The tallest residential building was announced this week as the
Princess Tower in Dubai, United Arab Emirates stands 413.4 m (1,356
ft) high, 101 stories above ground.
Architectural height is measured from the level of the lowest,
significant, open-air, pedestrian entrance to the architectural top
of the building, including spires (but not including antennae,
signage, flag poles or other functional-technical equipment).
The highest occupied floor stands at 356.9 m (1,171 ft).
Construction of the tower began in 2005, and is estimated to have
cost (£134 million ($210 million).
The previous record holder for the tallest residential building,
23 Marina, was also in the United Arab Emirates, and stood 392.8 m
(1,289 ft).
Princess Tower in Dubai named tallest residential building
By GUINNESS WORLD RECORD NEWS
Published May 24, 2012
