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World's tallest building Burj
Khalifa
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World's tallest
building. A living wonder. Stunning work of art. Incomparable feat of
engineering. Burj Khalifa is all that. It is situated in the heart of Dubai, an
emirate of United Arab Emirates
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.
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