Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat
The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) – based in Chicago, Illinois, USA – is the world’s leading resource for professionals focused on the inception, design, construction and operation of tall buildings and future cities. It facilitates the exchange of the latest knowledge available on tall buildings through publications, research, events, web resources and international representation.
Tallest building
The tallest building is the Burj Khalifa (Khalifa Tower), which measures 828 m (2,716 ft 6 in) tall. It was developed by Emaar Properties and officially opened in Dubai, UAE, on 4 January 2010. With 163 storeys, it also holds the record for most floors in a building.