CTBUH Silver Member
BALA Engineers
About
BALA has been in the forefront of providing critical and technologically advanced engineering for more than three decades. What began in Philadelphia continues to expand across the country and around the world.
Their project history is rich with solving complex engineering challenges in data centers, office buildings, college campuses, healthcare complexes and high rise urban towers.
Their history of firsts includes the first LEED-CS Certified Platinum building in the world, being the first Engineering Firm with a LEED-CI Certified office, the tallest LEED Certified building in the U.S., and many more. From their pioneering role in sustainable design, to the emergence of CAD and our adoption of Revit/BIM, BALA provides high performance solutions in engineering, consulting and commissioning.
Fields of Expertise
Engineering, Other; Environmental Engineering; Fire Engineering; Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing; Security Consultancy; Structural Engineering
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Membership details
Membership Level
Silver
Member Since
2014
Member Offices
Philadelphia
Buildings
Rank |
Name |
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 |
339.1 m / 1,112 ft |
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2 |
296.7 m / 974 ft |
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3 |
222.5 m / 730 ft |
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4 |
188 m / 617 ft |
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5 |
182.6 m / 599 ft |
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6 |
172 m / 564 ft |
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7 |
160.9 m / 528 ft |
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8 |
151.8 m / 498 ft |
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9 |
150 m / 492 ft |
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10 |
139 m / 456 ft |
Awards
Ctbuh Leaders
CTBUH Chapter Treasurer, 2018 – Present
Building Completions Timeline
Global News
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Associated companies
Statistics
150 m+ Buildings
300 m+ Buildings
Average Building Age*
19 Years
Most Common Function*
Residential (45%), 15 Buildings
Most Common Material*
Concrete (50%), 12 Buildings
* Based on 150 m+ buildings currently in the database.
*Based on 34 Completed & Under Construction Buildings
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