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ABB is a leading global technology company that energizes the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. By connecting software to its electrification, robotics, automation and motion portfolio, ABB pushes the boundaries of technology to drive performance to new levels. With a history of excellence stretching back more than 130 years, ABB’s success is driven by about 105,000 talented employees in over 100 countries.
Fields of Expertise
Materials / Products / Systems Supplier
Buildings
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RANK
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Name
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Status
Completed Architecturally Topped Out Structurally Topped Out Under Construction On Hold Proposed Vision Never Completed Demolished Competition Entry Canceled Proposed Renovation Under Renovation Renovated Under Demolition |
Height
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| 1 | Burj Khalifa | 828 m / 2,717 ft | |
| 2 | Lakhta Center | 462 m / 1,516 ft | |
| 3 | Altair | 240 m / 787 ft | |
| 4 | ANZ Tower | 191 m / 627 ft | |
| 5 | 20 Fenchurch Street | 160.1 m / 525 ft | |
| 6 | Nile City North Tower | 142 m / 466 ft | |
| 7 | Nile City South Tower | 142 m / 466 ft | |
| 8 | Edifício Odebrecht São Paulo | 110 m / 361 ft | |
| 9 | Elbphilharmonie | 110 m / 361 ft | |
| 10 | National Library of Singapore | 102.8 m / 337 ft |
Ctbuh Leaders
CTBUH Board of Trustees, 2022 – Present
Videos
31 October 2019
The Garden City in Three Dimensions
Moshe Safdie, Founder at Safdie Architects, speaks at the 2019 CTBUH International Congress in Chicago on 31 October 2019.
Research
16 May 2023
The Economics of Record-Breaking Height
This paper reviews the development history of record-breaking skyscrapers to better understand their economics. Given how tall they are, the supposed reason for their construction...
Global News
30 July 2020
CTBUH In The Media: The Future of Skyscrapers: A Mile High, Slimmer Than Ever and Made from Wood
History does not want for dizzying fantasies of tall buildings. From the Tower of Babel onwards, humanity has dreamed of ever-more wondrous skyscrapers, whether we...
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RANK
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Name
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Completion
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Height
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Floors
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Function
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| 1 | Burj Khalifa | Dubai | 2010 |
828 m / 2,717 ft |
163 | Office / Residential / Hotel |
| 2 | Lakhta Center | St. Petersburg | 2019 |
462 m / 1,516 ft |
87 | Office |
| 3 | Altair | Colombo | 2019 |
240 m / 787 ft |
68 | Residential |
| 4 | ANZ Tower | Sydney | 2013 |
191 m / 627 ft |
43 | Office |
| 5 | 20 Fenchurch Street | London | 2014 |
160.1 m / 525 ft |
36 | Office |
| 6 | Nile City North Tower | Cairo | 2002 |
142 m / 466 ft |
34 | Office |
| 6 | Nile City South Tower | Cairo | 2002 |
142 m / 466 ft |
34 | Office |
| 8 | Edifício Odebrecht São Paulo | São Paulo | 2013 |
110 m / 361 ft |
28 | Office |
| 9 | Elbphilharmonie | Hamburg | 2016 |
110 m / 361 ft |
25 | Residential / Hotel / Other |
| 10 | National Library of Singapore | Singapore | 2005 |
102.8 m / 337 ft |
16 | Library |
Statistics
Average Building Age*
8 Years
Most Common Function*
Office (60%)
Most Common Material*
Mixed (40%)
* Based on 150 m+ buildings currently in the database
Based on 5 buildings over 150 m height
with a function
Based on 5 buildings over 150 m height
with a material
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Designated Experts
Ctbuh Leaders At ABB
Videos
31 October 2019
The Garden City in Three Dimensions
Moshe Safdie, Founder at Safdie Architects, speaks at the 2019 CTBUH International Congress in Chicago on 31 October 2019.
31 January 2019
UK Chapter: Smart Cities / Smart Buildings
Peter Murray | New London Architecture Simon Giles | Tyrens London Carolyn Dwyer | City of London Corporation David Nicholl | ABB Patrik Schumacher |...
22 October 2018
The Future of Tall Building Technology
Since their earliest form, tall buildings have stood as technological marvels, reflecting the latest advancements in materials, methodologies, and tools. These two technologies continue to...
16 March 2017
Building Tall Skyscraper Lecture Series: How High Can We Go?
Thursday, March 16, 2017. Chicago, United States of America. Hosted in collaboration with the Chicago Architecture Foundation, the first lecture of the series Building Tall...
18 October 2016
CTBUH Video Interview – Jon Pickard
Jon Pickard of Pickard Chilton is interviewed by Chris Bentley during the 2016 CTBUH China Conference. Jon discusses the local economic impacts of tall buildings.
18 October 2016
CTBUH 2016 China Conference - Panel,"Tall Buildings and Context: How High Can We Go and Why Should We?"
Tuesday, October 18, 2016. Shenzhen, China. Ron Klemencic, Magnusson Klemencic Associates; Karl Almstead, Turner Construction Company; Andrew Nicholson, CBRE; Jon Pickard, Pickard Chilton; Ian Smith,...
17 October 2016
CTBUH Video Interview – Claude Bojer Godefroy
Claude Bojer Godefroy of Henning Larsen Architects is interviewed by Chris Bentley during the 2016 CTBUH China Conference. Claude discusses the design process for interior...
16 October 2016
CTBUH Video Interview – Abrar Sheriff
Abrar Sheriff of Turner International is interviewed by Chris Bentley during the 2016 CTBUH China Conference. Abrar discusses the planning and construction process for supertall...
13 January 2016
Building Maintenance Units on 20 Fenchurch, London
This video shows the impressive solution devised by CoxGomyl to install Building Maintenance Units (BMUs) to maintain the facade on this distinctive curved structure designed...
12 November 2015
Interview: Nicholas Billotti
Nicholas Billotti, Chairman, Turner International LLC, discusses the contruction industry with Chris Bentley, during the 2015 CTBUH Awards Symposium at the Illinois Institute of Technology....
Research
16 May 2023
The Economics of Record-Breaking Height
Jason Barr & Peter A. Weismantle
This paper reviews the development history of record-breaking skyscrapers to better understand their economics. Given how tall they are, the supposed reason for their construction...
22 August 2022
The World’s Highest Pools: A Deep Dive
S. Isaac Work & Shawn Ursini, Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat
Tall building design has diversified and adapted to accommodate increased demand for distinctive amenities at a range of heights. Swimming pools are a classic feature...
23 September 2020
The Structural Engineering Design And Construction Of The Tallest Building In Europe Lakhta Center, St. Peters
Ahmad Abdelrazaq, Vladimir Travush, PhD, Alexey Shakhvorostov, PhD, et al., Samsung C&T
The 2020 National Building Code of Canada (NBC) and the 2021 International Building Code (IBC) both include Tall Wood Buildings (TWB) and are hailed as...
25 June 2020
Curtain Wall Façades on the New Generation of Supertall Buildings Present and Future Directions
Sae Hwang Oh, Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture
Beginning in the late 19th century, construction of skyscrapers spread throughout Chicago, New York City, and then the world as demand of space in buildings...
20 March 2020
Interactive Study on The Tallest 20 in 2020: Then and Now
CTBUH Research
This research paper undertakes a review of the 2012 report by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, “Tallest 20 in 2020: Entering the...
20 March 2020
Tall + Urban Innovation 2020: Dominant Trends
CTBUH Research
Providing a global overview of tall building development, design and construction, the CTBUH Awards Program and related Tall + Urban Innovation Conference annually survey projects,...
12 December 2019
Interactive Study on Year in Review: Tall Trends of 2019
CTBUH Research
The year 2019 was remarkable for the tall building industry, with 26 supertall buildings (300 meters or taller) completed, the most in any year. This...
28 October 2019
Fifty Years of Fire Safety In Supertall Buildings
Peter Weismantle, AS+GG; James Antell, Telgian Engineering & Consulting
As international design teams participated in the development of high-rise structures around the world, many of the concepts of fire-safe design first introduced in the...
29 July 2019
Highest Special-Purpose Spaces
Since humans first began constructing tall buildings, history has been cluttered with claims of all manner of “highest” records. In this study, we examine those...
Global News
30 July 2020
CTBUH In The Media: The Future of Skyscrapers: A Mile High, Slimmer Than Ever and Made from Wood
History does not want for dizzying fantasies of tall buildings. From the Tower of Babel onwards, humanity has dreamed of ever-more wondrous skyscrapers, whether we...
30 July 2020
CTBUH In The Media: The Future of Skyscrapers: A Mile High, Slimmer Than Ever and Made from Wood
History does not want for dizzying fantasies of tall buildings. From the Tower of Babel onwards, humanity has dreamed of ever-more wondrous skyscrapers, whether we...
08 July 2019
Plans for 101-Story Apartment Building Revealed in Moscow
The 405-meter One Tower in Moscow is set to become one of the tallest residential buildings in Europe, the deputy mayor of Moscow announced as...
CTBUH Initiatives Involving ABB Group
CTBUH UK Hosts Panel Discussion: Smart Cities / Smart Buildings
31 January 2019
The CTBUH UK Chapter hosted a panel discussion, speculating on the future of our built environment by reflecting on the lessons learned over the past 50 years.
CTBUH UK Chapter Hosts: Geometry of Tall Buildings
29 January 2018
The CTBUH UK Chapter recently hosted a conversation between architects and engineers on the geometry of tall buildings and its impact on the design trends of the future.
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