December 03, 2008
Burj Dubai becomes tallest man made structure in world
It is reported that Burj Dubai, the iconic high rise developed by Dubai based Emaar Properties PJSC, has surpassed the height of the KVLY TV mast in North Dakota of USA to become the world's tallest man made structure.
At 629 meters, Burj Dubai is now the worlds tallest man made structure, having surpassed the record held by KVLY-TV mast in North Dakota of USA since 1963.
Burj Dubai is already the world's tallest building and tallest free standing structure and at 160 storeys, is taller than Taipei 101 at 508 meters in Taiwan and CN Tower at 553.33 meters in Toronto. Burj Dubai is billed to meet all four criteria listed by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, which classifies the world's tallest structures. CTBUH measures the height of buildings to the structural top, the highest occupied floor, the top of the roof and the tip of the spire, pinnacle, antenna, mast or flag pole.
Mr Mohamed Ali Alabbar chairman of Emaar Properties said that "Emaar's Burj Dubai has accomplished another milestone in its development, placing the city of Dubai and Burj Dubai once again in the global spotlight. With over 160 storeys now, the most number of liveable floors in any building in the world, Burj Dubai is already pushing the frontiers in architecture, construction and engineering excellence."
He added that "The significance of Burj Dubai surpassing the height of the KVLY TV mast is that it demonstrates the pioneering achievement of mankind in creating urban environments that defy conventions. With over 5,000 professionals and skilled workers from around the world working on site, Burj Dubai's new feat is another celebration of teamwork."
When completed, Burj Dubai will have used 330,000 cubic meters of concrete, 39,000 tonnes of steel rebar and 142,000 square meter of glass. Emaar is partnering with South Korean construction major Samsung Corporation and New York based Project Manager Turner Construction in constructing Burj Dubai, which was designed by Adrian Smith and Skidmore, Owings & Merrill of Chicago. Burj Dubai will feature residences, commercial space and retail space and hospitality elements including the world's first Armani Hotel and Armani Residences.
