Las Vegas

United States

Facts

Population

596,424 (2010)

Area

136 km² • 53 mi²

Density

4,385.5 people per km²

11,358.3 people per mi²

First 150m+ Building

New York New York Hotel & Casino (1997)

Tallest Building

Resorts World Las Vegas Tower I (205 m)

Rankings

by no. of 150m+ completed buildings

Tallest City in

the World

Tallest City in

North America

Tallest City in

United States

Buildings

RANK	Name	Height
1	The Drew Las Vegas	224 m / 735 ft
2	Resorts World Las Vegas Tower I	205.4 m / 674 ft
3	The Palazzo	195.7 m / 642 ft
4	Encore	192.3 m / 631 ft
5	Trump International Hotel & Tower 1	189.6 m / 622 ft
6	Wynn Las Vegas	187.2 m / 614 ft
7	Cosmopolitan Casino Spa Tower	184 m / 604 ft
8	Cosmopolitan Casino Beach Club Tower	184 m / 604 ft
9	Aria Resort & Casino	182.9 m / 600 ft
10	Planet Hollywood Towers	182 m / 597 ft

Building Completions Timeline

Las Vegas CTBUH Members

Name	Level	# of 150m+ buildings	Fields Of Expertise ACAD: Academic / University ARCH: Architecture BACS: Building Automation Control Systems BMNT: Building Maintenance CIV: Civil Engineering COMP: Computers / IT / Software CON: Construction / Contractor COST: Cost Consulting DEV: Developer ENGO: Engineering, Other ENVE: Environmental Engineering ENVP: Environmental Protection FAC: Façade Design / Engineering FIN: Financial Industry FIRE: Fire Engineering GEO: Geotechnic / Foundations HIST: Historical Preservation INSU: Insurance / Risk INTR: Interior Design LAND: Landscape Architecture LEGL: Legal MRKT: Marketing / Sales MATR: Materials / Products / Systems Supplier MEP: Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing NONP: Non-Profit Org. / Assoc. / Gov't OWN: Owner (Buildings, Land) PMNG: Project Management PROP: Property Management RES: Research Institute SEC: Security Consultancy SEIS: Seismic Design STRC: Structural Engineering SURV: Surveying TRAN: Transportation / Urban Infrastructure URB: Urban Design VERC: Vertical Transportation Consultant WIND: Wind Engineering OTHR: Other FACS: Façade Systems VERS: Vertical Transportation Supplier ENGM: Engineering, Multi-discipline
Dynamic Isolation Systems, Inc.	Silver	0	STRC • SEIS
Far East Facade (Hong Kong) Limited	Silver	0	STRC
Walter P Moore	Silver	34	FAC

CTBUH People & Events

Veer Towers Chosen as Featured Building

15 April 2011

Veer Towers takes on the challenge of building a…

Helmut Jahn Discusses His Lifetime's Work

18 October 2012

Never predictable, never simplistic, Helmut Jahn…

Videos

18 October 2012

Lynn S. Beedle Lifetime Achievement Award: Archi-neering Tall

Never predictable, never simplistic, Helmut Jahn has developed a complex portfolio of iconic buildings around the world. Standout projects include the Sony Center in Berlin,...

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Research

28 October 2022

Solar Glazing for Tall Mixed-Use Buildings: Prospects for Policy and Performance

Advancements in photovoltaic systems and associated market trends suggest that vertical installations integrated with building façades will be increasingly competitive for meeting energy demands, while...

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Global News

16 December 2021

Iconic Las Vegas Hotel & Casino Being Sold

GM Resorts announced Monday that it had agreed to sell the iconic Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, to Hard Rock International for...

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