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Wednesday 25 July 2007

Burj Dubai - World's new tallest building - Think Beyond Ordinary






Fast Facts:
- At level 110, Bur Dubai became the tallest structure in the Middle East and Europe in March 2007.
- At level 120, it set new global record for having more floors than any other building in the world in April.
- At level 141, it became the world's tallest tower in July 2007.
- The tip of its spire will be seen up to 95 kimlometres away.
- A condensate collection system will collect 15 million gallons of condensed woater from the hot and humid air per year, for the tower's gardens.
- The tower's curtain wall will be equivalent to 17 soccer (American) or 25 football (British) fields.


Thanks to Madhu Rayirath, Bangalore for sending me these info.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Ramesh, This is very interesting and relevant to my field. I'll watch out for updates on this. Thanks, Joseph.

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