The tallest buildings in the world promote sustainable development of skyscrapers,
The tallest buildings in the world are architectural marvels, with each building representing the latest technological and engineering advances.
There is a relationship between the height of a building and the extent of a country’s progress. Third World countries do not have skyscrapers, and the reasons behind this are clear.
History of skyscrapers
America’s greatest contribution to architecture is the skyscraper. The first skyscraper was built in Chicago in 1885.
Reaching a height of 138 feet, hardly noticeable by today’s standards, the building signaled the beginning of a long and dominant career for the United States.
It wasn’t until Malaysia unveiled the 1,483-foot-tall Petronas Towers that the United States lost its dominant position.
Today, the Malaysian towers are ranked 20th in the world, and Asia and the Middle East have witnessed a boom in the field of construction.
Which prompted these areas to build high-rise buildings.
Burj Khalifa Height: 2,722 feet
The tallest building in the world is the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, and the structure is more than half a mile high.
The modernist tower is a multi-use building, and includes a hotel with 1,608 rooms that can accommodate 5,000 guests.
According to Adrian Smith, the architect of Burj Khalifa, the piece of architecture in itself could be a big draw for the city.
The premise in Dubai is to create architecture – of quality, permanence and commitment – that will attract people to visit, see and use it.
Smith works with the design firm Skidmore, Owings and Merrill (SOM),
It is the same company that designed the Willis Tower in Chicago and the World Trade Center in New York City.
The top of the Burj Khalifa is equipped with an outdoor observation deck. When it was built, it was the highest outdoor deck in the world, but it has since been surpassed.
Merdeka 118 Elevation: 2,227 feet
The Merdeka 118 skyscraper in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is the second tallest building in the world.
The name of the 118-storey high-rise means “independence” and is inspired by two stadiums located near the skyscraper.
Architect Fender Katsalidis designed the tower using RSP KL.
It was the first structure in Malaysia to receive the triple platinum sustainability certification rating.
The mixed-use skyscraper contains offices, a hotel, residential units and retail stores.
At the top, there is an observation deck known as The View at 118, which is also the tallest in Southeast Asia.
Shanghai Tower Height: 2,073 feet
The third tallest building in the world has become the tallest building in China since 2015, with 128 floors.
Its construction cost 15.7 billion Chinese yuan, which is equivalent to 2.3 billion US dollars according to the stock exchange today.
The skyscraper was designed by architects Marshall Strabala and John Shea of Gensler.
It is also the largest LEED Platinum certified building in the world.
Abraj Al Bait Clock Tower Height: 1,972 feet
Located in Mecca, the Abraj Al Bait Clock Tower is the centerpiece of a complex of seven skyscrapers.
The government built the complex to meet the needs of pilgrims visiting the nearby Grand Mosque.
The Abraj Al Bait Clock is the fourth tallest building, and the sixth tallest free-standing building in the world.
It contains a hotel and a museum on the upper four floors.
SL Rasch GmbH and Dar Al-Handasah Architects designed the 120-storey building.
At the top of the tower is a golden crescent made of gold mosaic reinforced with fiberglass and weighing 35 tons.
Ping An International Financial Center Height: 1,966 feet
The fourth tallest building in the world is the Ping’an International Financial Center in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.
It was designed by the American company Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates
The towering skyscraper has 120 floors and 80 elevators.
Offices, a conference centre, a hotel and an upscale shopping mall make up the interior of the building.
The world’s highest observation deck inside a building is located on the 116th floor, however, the record is tied to the Shanghai Tower.
