This document provides an overview of high rise structures. It defines high rise buildings and lists some of the demands that drive high rise construction, such as scarcity of land and increasing demand for space. It describes common materials used like steel, concrete, glass, and aluminum. It outlines several structural systems for high rise buildings such as shear wall, braced frame, moment frame, and tube systems. It also discusses design considerations like foundations, wind loads, seismic loads, and architectural factors.