My little rants on steel aircraft hangars
Traditional building materials, such as wood, are not capable of bearing the extreme weight of tall buildings. However, the strength contained in metal buildings allows for the taller walls needed to construct soaring buildings. When some people think of using metal as a building material, they are most likely assuming that metal is a sturdy material with many limitations. However, metal has the amazing ability to be molded into innumerable shapes and used in countless clever ways. With metal buildings, the possibilities are endless.