However, skyscrapers have always been controversial, mainly because of their adverse environmental impact. They literally overshadow smaller buildings, sparking controversy over "sunshine rights." And they attract so many people that surrounding traffic and sanitation are affected.
超高層大樓對環境的影響，一直是引起討論的話題，例如因為樓太高遮住周邊較低矮建築的陽光，引起「日照權」的爭議以及因大樓的量體太大，容納出入的人數太多，引起交通、垃圾等環境衝擊等。