Burj Dubai January 2nd 2008 photo update

Burj Dubai January 2nd 2008 photo update, WoW what a year it has been for the Burj Dubai tower! Here is a photo of the Burj Dubai and Dubai at dusk, Dubai is a becoming a real skyscraper city. IMO Dubai will soon rank with New York and Hong Kong as cities with the greatest skylines.




Panoramic view from the Burj Dubai.

Burj Dubai January 1st 2008 photo update #2

Burj Dubai January 1st photo update, the steel frame on level 156 is coming along nicely, it wont be long and level 157 will start.

Here is a print showing the shape of tier 16 - levels 156, 157, 158, and 158 Mezz. The print is actually 158. The dimension grids are 4.5 meters. In it we can see the steel structure main vertical and horizontal pieces.

This structure is the most elegant and complex ever built. The many tiers change shape far more than any other and the height is unmatched. I know I'm preaching to the choir here but there is alot of envious haters out there. Each to there own but no true skyscraper fan can be hatin' this magnificent structure.

Burj Dubai January 1st photo update

Burj Dubai January 1st photo update, cladding of the mechanical floor has already begun.

Burj Dubai from the The World

Burj Dubai from the The World, The Burj Dubai and the city of Dubai.

A journey, A saga, A legend. The World is today’s great development epic. An engineering odyssey to create an island paradise of sea, sand and sky, a destination has arrived that allows investors to chart their own course and make the world their own.

An array of island parcels means an array of possibilities. Engineered to be flexible and designed to be unforgettable – a blank canvas in the azure waters of the Arabian Gulf. An incomparable destination, The World is a collection of private islands that form a singular expression of exclusivity. Located off the coast of Dubai’s most desirable address, and created by Nakheel, Dubai’s premier developer, The World is quickly evolving into a one-of-a-kind destination and investment opportunity.

sustainable energy modelling for high rise buildings

Need to focus on sustainable energy modelling for high rise buildings

Dubai, 25 December 2007

Dubai needs to focus more on sustainable energy modeling for better performance in high rise buildings with special emphasis on the weather condition of Middle East, a renowned international expert on wind engineering has opined.
Dr. Anton Davies, senior vice president of RWDI Canada and renowned scientist in the field of wind engineering and environmental sciences, was addressing a seminar organised by Dubai Municipality recently on "Wind Tunnel Testing & Sustainable Building Design". The seminar was attended by a large number of engineers, architects, and staff from consultants and contracting companies.
Khalid Mohammed Saleh, Director of Building Department at Dubai Municipality said the seminar forms part of the civic body's initiative to offer a continuous learning environment for the local architects and consultant engineers.
He noted that a recent report revealed that value of real estate projects has increased from US$ 90 billion to US$ 143 in the Middle East for the period of 2005-2006.
"Dubai leads by far in this phenomenal growth. The Dubai Strategic Plan 2007-2015, rolled out by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, places significant emphasis on wise utilisation of resources to build a firm foundation of qualitative and quantitative achievements, forming a fertile environment for sustained growth in the era of globalisation. This should be considered as the dawn of green revolution in the construction sector," he said.
Delivering his lecture, Dr. Davies opined that the region is characterized by availability of abundant sunlight and utilization of the sunlight using photovoltaic and solar hot water systems is crucial. He also listed the benefits of energy efficient measures such as Double facade, Under floor air system, Radiant slab, Thermal mass, Shading, Noise, Acoustics, Vibration, Fire safety and High performance mechanical systems. Case studies for Energy, Thermal and Daylight simulation by Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and its confirmation by wind tunnel test were also discussed in the seminar.
"Presently, wind tunnel studies offer the best estimate of the wind loading on a building for cladding as well as structural frame design. The wind tunnel test also confirms the accuracy of CFD simulations. In general, Code analytical methods are helpful for preliminary design and for simple situations. Even Codes recommend wind tunnel testing for complex or tall buildings," Dr. Davies said, discussing the advantages and shortcomings of each of these three techniques.