Chapter
Observing the Tallest Building in the World
28:00 - 32:00 (04:00)
The speaker describes the experience of visiting the tallest building in the world and compares its height to other famous skyscrapers.
Clips
The Burj Khalifa, built in 2009, currently holds the title for the tallest skyscraper in the world.
28:00 - 28:57 (00:57)
Engineering
Summary
The Burj Khalifa, built in 2009, currently holds the title for the tallest skyscraper in the world. Costing 1.5 billion dollars to build and standing at a height of 2,722 feet, the engineering required to construct it is both fascinating and impractical.
ChapterObserving the Tallest Building in the World
EpisodeWonders of Our World
PodcastDistractible
Discussion about the tallest building in the world, Burj Khalifa, and comparison of its height to previous tallest building, Willis Tower.
28:57 - 32:00 (03:03)
skyscrapers
Summary
Discussion about the tallest building in the world, Burj Khalifa, and comparison of its height to previous tallest building, Willis Tower.