This coming Friday we will try to reach the "Top of the World" at least by reaching the top of Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world. Well it's more accessible than climbing Mount Everest...lol
World Records
At over 828 metres (2,716.5 feet) and more than 160 stories, Burj Khalifa holds the following records:
• Tallest building in the world
• Tallest free-standing structure in the world
• Highest number of stories in the world
• Highest occupied floor in the world
• Highest outdoor observation deck in the world
• Elevator with the longest travel distance in the world
• Tallest service elevator in the world
Tallest of the Supertall
Not only is Burj Khalifa the world’s tallest building, it has also broken two other impressive records: tallest structure, previously held by the KVLY-TV mast in Blanchard, North Dakota, and tallest free-standing structure, previously held by Toronto’s CN Tower. The Chicago-based Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) has established 3 criteria to determine what makes a tall building tall. Burj Khalifa wins by far in all three categories.
Height to architectural top
Height is measured from the level of the lowest, significant, open-air, pedestrian entrance to the architectural top of the building. This includes spires, but does not include antennae, signage, flagpoles or other functional-technical equipment. This measurement is the most widely used and is used to define the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat rankings of the Tallest Buildings in the World.
Highest occupied floor
Height is measured from the level of the lowest, significant, open-air, pedestrian entrance to the highest continually occupied floor within the building. Maintenance areas are not included.
Height to tip
Height is measured from the level of the lowest, significant, open-air, pedestrian entrance to the highest point of the building, irrespective of material or function of the highest element. This includes antennae, flagpoles, signage and other functional-technical equipment.
Ticket to top of the world. Better to take this opportunity while based in Dubai. This is actually taken by Carlos a.k.a Ed Carlina, who arranged our schedule on the said event.
Facts, Figures, and Statistics.
World Records
At over 828 metres (2,716.5 feet) and more than 160 stories, Burj Khalifa holds the following records:
• Tallest building in the world
• Tallest free-standing structure in the world
• Highest number of stories in the world
• Highest occupied floor in the world
• Highest outdoor observation deck in the world
• Elevator with the longest travel distance in the world
• Tallest service elevator in the world
Tallest of the Supertall
Not only is Burj Khalifa the world’s tallest building, it has also broken two other impressive records: tallest structure, previously held by the KVLY-TV mast in Blanchard, North Dakota, and tallest free-standing structure, previously held by Toronto’s CN Tower. The Chicago-based Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) has established 3 criteria to determine what makes a tall building tall. Burj Khalifa wins by far in all three categories.
Height to architectural top
Height is measured from the level of the lowest, significant, open-air, pedestrian entrance to the architectural top of the building. This includes spires, but does not include antennae, signage, flagpoles or other functional-technical equipment. This measurement is the most widely used and is used to define the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat rankings of the Tallest Buildings in the World.
Highest occupied floor
Height is measured from the level of the lowest, significant, open-air, pedestrian entrance to the highest continually occupied floor within the building. Maintenance areas are not included.
Height to tip
Height is measured from the level of the lowest, significant, open-air, pedestrian entrance to the highest point of the building, irrespective of material or function of the highest element. This includes antennae, flagpoles, signage and other functional-technical equipment.
Source: Burjkhalifa.ae
The Burj Khalifa won Project of Year last night at the Middle East Architect Awards 2010.
The designers of the tallest building in the world, SOM, received the award at the Park Hyatt last night in Dubai.
Associate director Eric Tomich paid tribute to the 12,000 people who worked on the power, from its original design in 2003 right up to its completion in 2010.
“We’re delighted to have won this. The reason in part is that it recognises the work of a lot of people. It’s a special project and a fantastic achievement,” he said.
Tomich also said that he felt that the era of the supertalls was not over, but that financial considerations would be paramount in deciding where the next building would be built.
“I would say that there is still a cultural preference for supertalls. I think the trend is very much part of the economic cycle of a country, as we’ve seen in the past the era for supertalls in the US, China, Hong Kong.
“So in a sense there are a lot of things that need to be in alignment. It’s all down to the client’s vision, and for them to see the bigger picture for designing supertalls.”
Other nominations on the night included Abu Dhabi’s Aldar HQ and the Tripoli Congress Centre, by Tabanlioglu Architects.
Source: Construction Week
The Burj Khalifa won Project of Year last night at the Middle East Architect Awards 2010.
The designers of the tallest building in the world, SOM, received the award at the Park Hyatt last night in Dubai.
Associate director Eric Tomich paid tribute to the 12,000 people who worked on the power, from its original design in 2003 right up to its completion in 2010.
“We’re delighted to have won this. The reason in part is that it recognises the work of a lot of people. It’s a special project and a fantastic achievement,” he said.
Tomich also said that he felt that the era of the supertalls was not over, but that financial considerations would be paramount in deciding where the next building would be built.
“I would say that there is still a cultural preference for supertalls. I think the trend is very much part of the economic cycle of a country, as we’ve seen in the past the era for supertalls in the US, China, Hong Kong.
“So in a sense there are a lot of things that need to be in alignment. It’s all down to the client’s vision, and for them to see the bigger picture for designing supertalls.”
Other nominations on the night included Abu Dhabi’s Aldar HQ and the Tripoli Congress Centre, by Tabanlioglu Architects.
Source: Construction Week
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