Construction To Begin On World's New Tallest Building

At just under one-half mile tall, construction is set to begin on the Burj Dubai skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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December 15, 2004, 7:00 AM PST

By Chris Steins @planetizen

The construction of what will be the world's tallest building is set to begin in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The building contract was awarded to a consortium led by the South Korean Samsung Corporation on Thursday.

...The new tower's unique, three-sided design will ascend in a series of stages, around a supportive central core and boast a total of 160 floors, accessible via a series of double-decker elevators. Its shape will be integral to its impressive size. The design is intended to reduce the impact of wind and to reduce the need for a stronger core - allowing for more space - as it ascends."

Thanks to Chris Steins

FULL STORY: Construction of world's tallest tower to begin

Friday, December 10, 2004 in New Scientist

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