Essays on Burj Khalifa

Burj Khalifah or Khalifah Tower, also called Burj Dubai is currently the world’s tallest skyscraper. Located in the metropolis of Dubai, the Khalifah Tower is a mighty structure which stands 829.8m or 2,723 feet tall (Merrick). Not only is it the world’s tallest skyscraper but it is also regarded as the world’s tallest free-standing structure. The structural length of the tower makes it occupy the most number of stories in a building, and it also has the highest occupied floors in the world. It is a frequently visited tourist destination by people from all over ...

General purpose: To inform the audience about the key features of this city

Specific purpose: To provide information about the most popular tourist attractions Central idea statement / Thesis: The presentation will discuss the word known projects located in Dubai as well as inform about the advantages of this city.

Introduction

Attention getter What associations come to your mind whenever you hear about Dubai? Yes, you are right! Luxury and cutting edge technological progress. The city that emerged literally from the sand has become the most expensive city in the world. I find this topic compelling, since Dubai has a great deal of opportunities both for job seekers and those who want to ...

Burj Khalifa is the world’s tallest building and was designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill architects, who have been bestowed with the “Global Icon” award. The design of the high-performance building makes use of cutting edge technology and carries cultural and historical influences. The architects faced several challenges when building a tower of this height such as wind, heat, humidity, gravity and earthquake forces. The essay looks at the advanced technical and engineering skills used to create Burj Khalifa and how a skyscrapers’ design should respect cultural values and make the best use of space utilities and add to ...

Overview

The Burj Khalifa boasts the accolade as the tallest structure in the world (Baker, 2009). The construction of this building surpassed several construction records that had been set by previous record holder skyscrapers. The recording-holding height is not the only interesting aspect of the structure. The construction of the building took six years. The construction of the building required the input of more than thirty contracting companies and over twelve thousand workers drawn from over one hundred countries. A construction project of this magnitude is faced with various challenges (Baker, 2009). In additional, sound geotechnical, structural, and economic aspects ...

When considering the relationship between architecture and economy, the physical attributes and architectural aspects of Burj Khalifa are less important than the way in which the building was part of a comprehensive strategy aimed at establishing Dubai as a major city capable of compeering a global scale (Aldred 204). The extent of media attention garnered by the Burj Khalifa and the appearance of the building in films from Bollywood to Hollywood has contributed to promoting Dubai across the worlds. Unlike the exchange value of International City which establishes by the resale through “flipping” apartment units and rental retunes, the ...

Objectives

CN Tower is located in Toronto, Canada. CN Tower was established in 1976 and stands one hundred and forty-seven stories above the ground (Green, 2004). Scenic views, exquisite restaurants and thrilling activities at tremendous heights and are the favorite experiences on the tower, therefore, it is Canada’s national heritage and a consistent tourist attraction. Major tourist attractions to CN Tower entail the thrill of living and observing the city at high heights. A competitive analysis of CN Towers experiences is the basis for this study. Innovative tower experiences in the world have posed a stiff competition towards the ...

CURTAIN WALLS

Art and Architecture Curtain Wall Exterior of the Burj Tower of Dubai (Architect Magazine ;James Steinkamp Photography)

Abstract

Preamble Chapter 1 Introduction Introduce Curtain Wall using Case Study Introduction Burj Khalifa Dubai, UAE Rationale for Study Aim Objective Chapter 2 Literature Review History New designs Engineering Building examples Chapter 3 Methodology Chapter 4 Results Chapter 5 Discussion Chapter 6 Conclusion

References

Appendices Curtain walls are one of the most important architectural façade treatements that can be made to protect the workers in a high-rise office building from the changing weather elements. Due to the onset of global warming, sustainable features ...

Abstract

Ranked among the top 7 heritage sites around the world by UNESCO, Stonehenge is one of the most picturesque marvels of the medieval world. Standing isolated in Wiltshire, England, the prehistoric monument has been a destination for well over 800,000 tourists from all over the world every year. With many theories surrounding its construction and purpose, architects and archeologists have put their minds together in trying to come up with a scientifically acceptable explanation of the monument’s coming into being. Today, many questions surround Stonehenge, with hundreds of documentaries giving different accounts, and crediting different people for its construction ...

According to the Council on Tall Building and Urban Habitat, The Burj Khalifa is the world’s tallest building based on height to top, height to highest occupied floor, and height to architectural top. The building is a multi-use Burj Dubai development tower with an approximate total area of 460,000 meters squared. It includes parking facilities, shopping malls, entertainment centers, offices, hotel, and residential (AL-KODMANY 2013, p. 12). The decision to construct this building was initiated by government’s idea to diversify from an oil-based economy to one that is tourism and service oriented. It is 828 meters tall ...

Introduction

Economic consequences are extremely essential for the sake of an economy, as it is the only thing through which the power of economics of a country will get appreciation and upper hand in the market (Angermuller, Maingueneau & Wodak, 2014). Escalating stock market recognition, increasing economic power, Gross Domestic Product and Per Capita Income are some of the important aspects that found interactive and effective in the entire field of economics and management (Angermuller, Maingueneau & Wodak, 2014). In terms of significance, the subject of economics has its diversification in different themes that will be considered accordingly in the picture. The ...

Abstract

Ranked among the top 7 heritage sites around the world by UNESCO, Stonehenge is one of the most picturesque marvels of the medieval world. Standing isolated in Wiltshire, England, the prehistoric monument has been a destination for well over 800,000 tourists from all over the world every year. With many theories surrounding its construction and purpose, architects and archeologists have put their minds together in trying to come up with a scientifically acceptable explanation of the monument’s coming into being. Today, many questions surround Stonehenge, with hundreds of documentaries giving different accounts, and crediting different people for its construction ...

The investigation on The Burj Dubai tower and the Taipei 101 building

The Burj Dubai tower The Burj Dubai tower is one of the world tallest buildings to have ever been constructed by engineers. This type of a building wind forces and the resulting motions in the upper chamber of the building become some of the factors that call for a major concern in the construction of the building. Engineers had to make an extensive research programs in wind tunnels in the Rowan, Williams, Davies and Erwin (RWDI) 2.4 ×1.9 meter, and 4.9 × 2.4 meter boundary layer wind tunnels in Guelph, Ontario. In the wind tunnel program, it includes pedestrian wind environment ...

Effectiveness of Innovation Policies

Reference. 13 Abstract Dubai is currently the leading country in the world in innovation and technological development, thanks to the innovation policies put in place by the leadership of the country. When the Markhtum family took over the leadership of Dubai, the country was a tiny desolate state in the desert with no blissful future ahead. However, the leadership of the country adopted an innovation strategy to the development and expansion of their country. The passion to transform Dubai from a little desert state to a developed world economy drove the leadership to adopt innovation policies that enabled as well ...

the largest shopping mall in all over the world. Burj Khalifa - the tallest man-made structure on a planet. Dancing fountain, located near - the largest fountain system in the world! These facts are already enough reasons for visiting Dubai. It's fantastic! Especially it is impressive when you're young, open to the world, unfettered by family student, and a desire to travel and learn something new and wonderful about your environment makes your blood hot and heart starts beating faster, while your imagination is totally excited. Officials announced The Dubai Mall as the world’s most visited shopping and leisure ...

One of the most popular tourist sites in the world has to be Dubai. Dubai city has grown to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world graced by amazing architecture, top of the class hotels, world renowned festivals and sporting activities, amazing views of the most amazing man made features the world has to offer. Dubai City has stood against the odds stacked against it to be one of the most thriving cities despite the harsh climatic environment. Perhaps the most amazing feature of this city is the Palm Springs Island and the remake of the ...

Creative architecture is a creative, innovative and unique approach in architectural designs that result in the construction of artificial structures that distinctively stand out from the usual. These structures include bridges, buildings, and roads among others, and even though they come out as normal structures, architects can twist their designs to separate them from other similar structures. The twist may be in the form of appearance, composition, method of construction or even the technology that will be used in their construction. Most structures that come to exist as a result of creative architecture more often than not have to incorporate new ...

Assessing Emaar Company Strategic Readiness For The Future (2033) - Historical Background of the Environment The United Arab Emirates construction industry has caught the attention of the world of late. With construction projects that break world records, the construction industry in the country is at its prime. Yet, even in the midst of all this, the construction industry has not plateaued. Other construction projects are earmarked, especially in the capital, Dubai. The city boasts of some of the tallest and most marvelous buildings in the world. Other construction marvels in the city also surpass previous records. Dubai, ...

Introduction p. 3 – 4

Skyscrapers in the City p. 4 – 8 List of Figures Fig. 1 (Burj Khalifa) p. 5 Fig. 2 (Table of Skyscrapers in the World) p. 6

References p. 8

Introduction Tall buildings have captured the imagination of people throughout history. In the Old Testament, the Tower of Babel builders admonished the people to build a city and a tower “with its top in the heavens And let us make a name for ourselves” (Glaeser, 2011). The height of the tower signified success and power. It showed recognition. Tall structures also date back to the obelisks of ancient Egypt. Western city builders ...

Table of Contents

Introduction.2

Mission and Goals2 Situation Analysis3 Corporate Level Strategy..10 Business Level Strategy11

Executive Summary

This is a case analysis of Turner Construction Company, a subsidiary of HOCHTIEF operating in the construction industry and offering related services. The report starts with a short introduction followed by the company’s goals and objectives. This is followed by situational analysis of the company’s past and present situation using strategic tools such as SWOT analysis. The subsequent section that follows is the company’s corporate and business level strategy. This is followed by business structure, promotion and finally recommendation of ...