This study aims to explore the current “double ageing” (demographic ageing of residents and physical facilities) in high-rise (over 20 stories by Japanese Government’s definition) residential buildings Tokyo, where rate has increased most rapidly since late 1990s, compared those other cities worldwide. First, trend demographic districts are concentrated is analysed. The results show that faster...

The article briefly describes the technical characteristics of Russian high-rise buildings. It presents an in-depth study and analysis historical background main problems buildings today assesses trends in construction industry. This is based on extensive review scientific literature, focusing development tall Russia, current shortcomings prospects Russia are analyzed, analogy graphic methods. ...