Burj Khalifa

Wind tunnel testing and shape modifications facilitate a much taller structure

The Burj Khalifa has redefined the 21^st-century meaning of skyscraper as the world’s tallest building. Located in Dubai, the 2,716.5-foot (828-meter) building has quickly become one of the most recognizable structures in the world. The mixed-use high rise features more than 900 private residential apartments, a 304-room hotel, and numerous corporate suites. This structure really is one of the wonders of the modern world and its successful completion established a new benchmark for the integrated practice of wind engineering and architecture – truly exemplifying what it means to push the boundaries of the possible.