Your impression does come from somewhere though - I think the key point is that the US has (mostly) stopped building record-busting skyscrapers. We are buildin

Your impression does come from somewhere though - I think the key point is that the US has (mostly) stopped building record-busting skyscrapers. We are building lots of skyscrapers, but they are mundane in comparison to the vanity/PR/pride projects that are going up in other countries that are setting records for height, space, etc. So if you're reading the news you're much more likely to read about projects in the UAE or China than here. IMO this is perfectly fine - I for one like it when buildings can economically justify themselves rather than be subsidized in the name of national/regional pride.