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EPISODE · Jun 5, 2026 · 29 MIN

Can You Own a Cube of Air 60 Meters Up?

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What if a skyscraper wasn't a single building but a structural platform where different developers build their own independent mini-buildings inside it? This episode explores the wild idea of vertical subdivisions — buying a cube of air with a deed, building a concrete pod inside someone else's frame, and why the concept hasn't taken off. We break down Singapore's strata-title vertical development, the structural nightmares of unpredictable loads and vortex shedding, the insurance liability that kills the deal, and why fire codes and compartmentalization might be the biggest barriers of all. Plus, real-world partial implementations from China's prefab towers to SOM's flexible floor plates.

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