The tallest building in the the world, a title widely coveted, is being claimed by 3 cities, namely
Kuala Lumpur Petronas Towers
Chicago Sears Tower
Taipei Taipei 101
On measuring the height of a building, various definitions exist. Depending on which one you use, the answer is different
1. Height to the structural or architectural top (including spires and pinnacles, but not antennas, masts or flagpoles). Taipei 101
2. Height to the highest occupied floor. Taipei 101
3. Height to the top of the roof. Taipei 101
4. Height to the top of antenna. Sears Towers
But Taipei 101 will not hold its record for too long. In Dubai, a structure is going to surpass all previous records, and can claim to be the tallest building in the world, without any doubt. It is still under construction. When completed, it will be about 800 meters tall with 160 floors. As of now, it is already one of the 5 tallest buildings in the world, set to climb up the ladder as construction goes on. Every time I drive by the building, it is amazing to see that it grows, little by little, to the sky. At night, the building is illuminated by construction lights, like a big white torch
For more information,
Burj Dubai official website
Wikipedia entry on tallest buildings in the world
Building of such constructions, like skyscrapers, show us the big opportunities and ambitions of the country. UAE want to be the first in the world, constructing high-tech properties, especially Dubai property is becoming one of the most fascinating and attractive masterpieces not only our century, but also for future.
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