Debate over definition The assessment of the height of artificial structures has been controversial. Because varying standards have been used by different organizations, the accepted height of these structures or buildings depends on which standards are accepted. The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat has changed its definitions over time. Some of the controversy regarding the definitions and assessment of tall structures and buildings has included the following: the definition of a structure, a building and a tower whether a structure, building or tower under construction should be included in any assessment whether a structure, building or tower has to be officially opened before it is assessed whether structures built in and rising above water should have their below-water height included in any assessment. whether a structure, building or tower that is guyed is assessed in the same category as self-supporting structures.
Debate over definition The assessment of the height of artificial structures has been controversial. Because varying standards have been used by different organizations, the accepted height of these structures or buildings depends on which standards are accepted. The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat has changed its definitions over time. Some of the controversy regarding the definitions and assessment of tall structures and buildings has included the following: the definition of a structure, a building and a tower whether a structure, building or tower under construction should be included in any assessment whether a structure, building or tower has to be officially opened before it is assessed whether structures built in and rising above water should have their below-water height included in any assessment. whether a structure, building or tower that is guyed is assessed in the same category as self-supporting structures.