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−	[[File:Taipeh-101-918509_640.jpg\|link=File:Taipeh-101-918509_640.jpg]] = Introduction = Taipei 101 is a ~~super tall~~ skyscraper located in the Xinyi District of Taipei, Taiwan. Designed to resemble an enormous bamboo stalk, it has a height of 508 m and comprises 101 ~~stories~~ above ground, and 5 levels below ground. On its completion in 2004, it was the world’s tallest building, ~~surpassing~~ the Petronas Twin Towers of Malaysia, before losing the title in 2010 to the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. It was also the first building in the world to break the half-~~kilometer~~ mark. It includes indoor and outdoor observation decks ~~that~~ offer 360-degree views of the city and are popular tourist attractions. ~~The public observatories are on floors 88 to 91, with an indoor on floor 89 and an outdoor on floor 91. There is another private indoor observatory on the 101st floor.~~ In 2011, it was awarded the LEED platinum certification, the highest award according to the LEED rating system, making it the world’s tallest green building. As an icon of Taiwan, the building’s design is rich in symbolism. The number 101 represents January 1, and as such, it has become a central feature of the country's New Year celebrations. = Design and construction = [[File:Taipei_101.jpg\|link=File:Taipei_101.jpg]] Taipei 101 was designed to ~~emphasize~~ Taiwan’s growing prosperity on the world stage at the start of the 21st century and was intended to ~~symbolize~~ technology’s evolution fused with the traditions of Asia. The building features many pan-Chinese and Asian elements mixed with a postmodern architectural style. For example, curled ruyi figures proliferate throughout the structure as a design motif, rendered in industrial metal. It is an ancient talisman associated in art with heavenly clouds and connotes healing and protection. The tower is designed to rise from its base in a series of 8-~~story~~ modules, each flared outward, evoking the traditional form of Chinese pagodas. The top is capped by a smaller tower which forms a pinnacle. The ~~facade~~ system of glass and ~~aluminum~~ panels is installed onto inclined, moment-resisting lattices tied back to ‘mega-columns’ every 8th-~~story~~ and contributing to overall lateral rigidity. The ~~facade~~ system is capable of withstanding up to 95 mm (4 in) of seismic lateral displacement without damage. The building incorporates double-deck elevators built by the Toshiba Elevator and Building Systems Corporation. In 2004, these elevators set a new record for the fastest ascending speeds, at 60.6 km/h (37.7 mph), or 16.83 m per second. The record has since been broken by lifts in the Shanghai Tower. === Structural stability === Because of its proximity to geological fault lines, and the propensity in the region for typhoons, pioneering engineering work had to be carried out to make the building stable and safe. The construction process involved 36 high-performance columns, including 8 ‘mega-columns’ packed with concrete. At 8-~~story~~ intervals, outrigger trusses connect the exterior columns to the columns in the building’s core. The building’s foundations are reinforced by 380 piles driven 80 m into the ground. These piles have a diameter of 1.5 m and are capable of bearing a load of 1,000-1,320 tonnes. As an indication of the building’s structural stability, during construction in 2002, a 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Taipei, causing two cranes to topple from the 56th ~~story~~, and killing five people. However, the building itself incurred no structural damage, and construction work was able to resume shortly after. It includes an innovative 660-tonne tuned mass damper (TMD). This gold-~~colored~~ spherical steel pendulum with a diameter of 5.5 m, is located in a multi-~~story~~ cavity near the top of the tower. The TMD sways, thereby offsetting movements caused by strong winds. It is the largest damper sphere of its kind in the world and ~~costs~~ NT$ 132m (US$ 4 m). In August 2015, a typhoon swayed the damper by 100 cm (39 in). = Sustainability = The building was the first of its kind to be awarded the highest LEED rating in 2011, making it one of the greenest skyscrapers in the world. Its blue-green glass curtain walls are double-paned and glazed and offer heat and UV protection. Their high reflectivity allows them to block solar heat gain by up to 50%. At the top of each of the 8 modules are the 'mechanical' floors accommodating waste systems, ventilation equipment, water storage, and other services. The roof and façade-recycled water system ~~meet~~ 20-30% of the building’s water requirements. Other sustainable features include energy-efficient ~~luminaires~~, lighting controls, and a ~~Smart~~ Energy Management and Control System. = Find out more = === Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki === * 7 Engineering Wonders of the world. * Atlantis, The Palm. * Building of the week series. * CN Tower. * El Castillo. * [[Leadership_in_Energy_and_Environmental_Design_LEED\|LEED]]. * Lotte World Tower. * Petronas Twin Towers. * Shanghai Tower. * Skyscraper. * Tallest buildings in the world. * The design of temporary structures and wind adjacent to tall buildings. * The Shard. * Types of structural load. * Using springs in construction to prevent disaster. === External resources === * Taipei 101 - [http://www.taipei-101.com.tw/en/index.aspx Official site]	+	[[File:Taipeh-101-918509_640.jpg\|link=File:Taipeh-101-918509_640.jpg]]
		+
		+	= Introduction =
		+
		+	Taipei 101 is a supertall skyscraper located in the Xinyi District of Taipei, Taiwan. Designed to resemble an enormous bamboo stalk, it has a height of 508 m and comprises 101 storeys above ground, and 5 levels below ground.
		+
		+	On its completion in 2004, it was the world’s tallest building, beating the Petronas Twin Towers of Malaysia, before losing the title in 2010 to the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. It was also the first building in the world to break the half-kilometre mark. It includes indoor and outdoor observation decks which offer 360-degree views of the city and are popular tourist attractions.
		+
		+	In 2011, it was awarded the LEED platinum certification, the highest award according to the LEED rating system, making it the world’s tallest green building.
		+
		+	As an icon of Taiwan, the building’s design is rich in symbolism. The number 101 represents January 1, and as such it has become a central feature of the country's New Year celebrations.
		+
		+	= Design and construction =
		+
		+	[[File:Taipei_101.jpg\|link=File:Taipei_101.jpg]]
		+
		+	Taipei 101 was designed to emphasise Taiwan’s growing prosperity on the world stage at the start of the 21st century, and was intended to symbolise technology’s evolution fused with the traditions of Asia. The building features many pan-Chinese and Asian elements mixed with a postmodern architectural style.
		+
		+	For example, curled ruyi figures proliferate throughout the structure as a design motif, rendered in industrial metal. It is an ancient talisman associated in art with heavenly clouds, and connotes healing and protection.
		+
		+	The tower is designed to rise from its base in a series of 8-storey modules, each flared outward, evoking the traditional form of Chinese pagodas. The top is capped by a smaller tower which forms a pinnacle.
		+
		+	The façade system of glass and aluminium panels is installed onto inclined, moment-resisting lattices tied back to ‘mega-columns’ every 8th-storey and contributing to overall lateral rigidity. The façade system is capable of withstanding up to 95 mm (4 in) of seismic lateral displacement without damage.
		+
		+	The building incorporates double-deck elevators built by the Toshiba Elevator and Building Systems Corporation. In 2004, these elevators set a new record for the fastest ascending speeds, at 60.6 km/h (37.7 mph), or 16.83 m per second. The record has since been broken by lifts in the Shanghai Tower.
		+
		+	=== Structural stability ===
		+
		+	Because of its proximity to geological fault lines, and the propensity in the region for typhoons, pioneering engineering work had to be carried out to make the building stable and safe. The construction process involved 36 high-performance columns, including 8 ‘mega-columns’ packed with concrete. At 8-storey intervals, outrigger trusses connect the exterior columns to the columns in the building’s core.
		+
		+	The building’s foundations are reinforced by 380 piles driven 80 m into the ground. These piles have a diameter of 1.5 m and are capable of bearing a load of 1,000-1,320 tonnes.
		+
		+	As an indication of the building’s structural stability, during construction in 2002, a 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Taipei, causing two cranes to topple from the 56th storey, and killing five people. However, the building itself incurred no structural damage and construction work was able to resume shortly after.
		+
		+	It includes an innovative 660-tonne tuned mass damper (TMD). This gold-coloured spherical steel pendulum with a diameter of 5.5 m, is located in a multi-storey cavity near the top of the tower. The TMD sways, thereby offsetting movements caused by strong winds. It is the largest damper sphere of its kind in the world and cost NT$ 132m (US$ 4 m). In August 2015, a typhoon swayed the damper by 100 cm (39 in).
		+
		+	= Sustainability =
		+
		+	The building was the first of its kind to be awarded the highest LEED rating in 2011, making it one of the greenest skyscrapers in the world.
		+
		+	Its blue-green glass curtain walls are double-paned and glazed, and offer heat and UV protection. Their high reflectivity allows them to block solar heat gain by up to 50%.
		+
		+	At the top of each of the 8 modules are the 'mechanical' floors accommodating waste systems, ventilation equipment, water storage and other services. The roof and façade-recycled water system meets 20-30% of the building’s water requirements.
		+
		+	Other sustainable features include energy efficient luminaries, lighting controls, and a smart Energy Management and Control System.
		+
		+	= Find out more =
		+
		+	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===
		+
		+	* 7 Engineering Wonders of the world.
		+	* Atlantis, The Palm.
		+	* Building of the week series.
		+	* CN Tower.
		+	* El Castillo.
		+	* [[Leadership_in_Energy_and_Environmental_Design_LEED\|LEED]].
		+	* Lotte World Tower.
		+	* Petronas Twin Towers.
		+	* Shanghai Tower.
		+	* Skyscraper.
		+	* Tallest buildings in the world.
		+	* The design of temporary structures and wind adjacent to tall buildings.
		+	* The Shard.
		+	* Types of structural load.
		+	* Using springs in construction to prevent disaster.
		+
		+	=== External resources ===
		+
		+	* Taipei 101 - [http://www.taipei-101.com.tw/en/index.aspx Official site]

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−	[[File:Taipeh-101-918509_640.jpg\|link=File:Taipeh-101-918509_640.jpg]]	+	[[File:Taipeh-101-918509_640.jpg\|link=File:Taipeh-101-918509_640.jpg]] = Introduction = Taipei 101 is a super tall skyscraper located in the Xinyi District of Taipei, Taiwan. Designed to resemble an enormous bamboo stalk, it has a height of 508 m and comprises 101 stories above ground, and 5 levels below ground. On its completion in 2004, it was the world’s tallest building, surpassing the Petronas Twin Towers of Malaysia, before losing the title in 2010 to the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. It was also the first building in the world to break the half-kilometer mark. It includes indoor and outdoor observation decks that offer 360-degree views of the city and are popular tourist attractions. The public observatories are on floors 88 to 91, with an indoor on floor 89 and an outdoor on floor 91. There is another private indoor observatory on the 101st floor. In 2011, it was awarded the LEED platinum certification, the highest award according to the LEED rating system, making it the world’s tallest green building. As an icon of Taiwan, the building’s design is rich in symbolism. The number 101 represents January 1, and as such, it has become a central feature of the country's New Year celebrations. = Design and construction = [[File:Taipei_101.jpg\|link=File:Taipei_101.jpg]] Taipei 101 was designed to emphasize Taiwan’s growing prosperity on the world stage at the start of the 21st century and was intended to symbolize technology’s evolution fused with the traditions of Asia. The building features many pan-Chinese and Asian elements mixed with a postmodern architectural style. For example, curled ruyi figures proliferate throughout the structure as a design motif, rendered in industrial metal. It is an ancient talisman associated in art with heavenly clouds and connotes healing and protection. The tower is designed to rise from its base in a series of 8-story modules, each flared outward, evoking the traditional form of Chinese pagodas. The top is capped by a smaller tower which forms a pinnacle. The facade system of glass and aluminum panels is installed onto inclined, moment-resisting lattices tied back to ‘mega-columns’ every 8th-story and contributing to overall lateral rigidity. The facade system is capable of withstanding up to 95 mm (4 in) of seismic lateral displacement without damage. The building incorporates double-deck elevators built by the Toshiba Elevator and Building Systems Corporation. In 2004, these elevators set a new record for the fastest ascending speeds, at 60.6 km/h (37.7 mph), or 16.83 m per second. The record has since been broken by lifts in the Shanghai Tower. === Structural stability === Because of its proximity to geological fault lines, and the propensity in the region for typhoons, pioneering engineering work had to be carried out to make the building stable and safe. The construction process involved 36 high-performance columns, including 8 ‘mega-columns’ packed with concrete. At 8-story intervals, outrigger trusses connect the exterior columns to the columns in the building’s core. The building’s foundations are reinforced by 380 piles driven 80 m into the ground. These piles have a diameter of 1.5 m and are capable of bearing a load of 1,000-1,320 tonnes. As an indication of the building’s structural stability, during construction in 2002, a 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Taipei, causing two cranes to topple from the 56th story, and killing five people. However, the building itself incurred no structural damage, and construction work was able to resume shortly after. It includes an innovative 660-tonne tuned mass damper (TMD). This gold-colored spherical steel pendulum with a diameter of 5.5 m, is located in a multi-story cavity near the top of the tower. The TMD sways, thereby offsetting movements caused by strong winds. It is the largest damper sphere of its kind in the world and costs NT$ 132m (US$ 4 m). In August 2015, a typhoon swayed the damper by 100 cm (39 in). = Sustainability = The building was the first of its kind to be awarded the highest LEED rating in 2011, making it one of the greenest skyscrapers in the world. Its blue-green glass curtain walls are double-paned and glazed and offer heat and UV protection. Their high reflectivity allows them to block solar heat gain by up to 50%. At the top of each of the 8 modules are the 'mechanical' floors accommodating waste systems, ventilation equipment, water storage, and other services. The roof and façade-recycled water system meet 20-30% of the building’s water requirements. Other sustainable features include energy-efficient luminaires, lighting controls, and a Smart Energy Management and Control System. = Find out more = === Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki === * 7 Engineering Wonders of the world. * Atlantis, The Palm. * Building of the week series. * CN Tower. * El Castillo. * [[Leadership_in_Energy_and_Environmental_Design_LEED\|LEED]]. * Lotte World Tower. * Petronas Twin Towers. * Shanghai Tower. * Skyscraper. * Tallest buildings in the world. * The design of temporary structures and wind adjacent to tall buildings. * The Shard. * Types of structural load. * Using springs in construction to prevent disaster. === External resources === * Taipei 101 - [http://www.taipei-101.com.tw/en/index.aspx Official site]
−		+
−	= Introduction =	+
−		+
−	Taipei 101 is a super tall skyscraper located in the Xinyi District of Taipei, Taiwan. Designed to resemble an enormous bamboo stalk, it has a height of 508 m and comprises 101 stories above ground, and 5 levels below ground.	+
−		+
−	On its completion in 2004, it was the world’s tallest building, surpassing the Petronas Twin Towers of Malaysia, before losing the title in 2010 to the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. It was also the first building in the world to break the half-kilometer mark. It includes indoor and outdoor observation decks that offer 360-degree views of the city and are popular tourist attractions. The public observatories are on floors 88 to 91, with an indoor on floor 89 and an outdoor on floor 91. There is another private indoor observatory on the 101st floor.	+
−		+
−	In 2011, it was awarded the LEED platinum certification, the highest award according to the LEED rating system, making it the world’s tallest green building.	+
−		+
−	As an icon of Taiwan, the building’s design is rich in symbolism. The number 101 represents January 1, and as such, it has become a central feature of the country's New Year celebrations.	+
−		+
−	= Design and construction =	+
−		+
−	[[File:Taipei_101.jpg\|link=File:Taipei_101.jpg]]	+
−		+
−	Taipei 101 was designed to emphasize Taiwan’s growing prosperity on the world stage at the start of the 21st century and was intended to symbolize technology’s evolution fused with the traditions of Asia. The building features many pan-Chinese and Asian elements mixed with a postmodern architectural style.	+
−		+
−	For example, curled ruyi figures proliferate throughout the structure as a design motif, rendered in industrial metal. It is an ancient talisman associated in art with heavenly clouds and connotes healing and protection.	+
−		+
−	The tower is designed to rise from its base in a series of 8-story modules, each flared outward, evoking the traditional form of Chinese pagodas. The top is capped by a smaller tower which forms a pinnacle.	+
−		+
−	The facade system of glass and aluminum panels is installed onto inclined, moment-resisting lattices tied back to ‘mega-columns’ every 8th-story and contributing to overall lateral rigidity. The facade system is capable of withstanding up to 95 mm (4 in) of seismic lateral displacement without damage.	+
−		+
−	The building incorporates double-deck elevators built by the Toshiba Elevator and Building Systems Corporation. In 2004, these elevators set a new record for the fastest ascending speeds, at 60.6 km/h (37.7 mph), or 16.83 m per second. The record has since been broken by lifts in the Shanghai Tower.	+
−		+
−	=== Structural stability ===	+
−		+
−	Because of its proximity to geological fault lines, and the propensity in the region for typhoons, pioneering engineering work had to be carried out to make the building stable and safe. The construction process involved 36 high-performance columns, including 8 ‘mega-columns’ packed with concrete. At 8-story intervals, outrigger trusses connect the exterior columns to the columns in the building’s core.	+
−		+
−	The building’s foundations are reinforced by 380 piles driven 80 m into the ground. These piles have a diameter of 1.5 m and are capable of bearing a load of 1,000-1,320 tonnes.	+
−		+
−	As an indication of the building’s structural stability, during construction in 2002, a 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Taipei, causing two cranes to topple from the 56th story, and killing five people. However, the building itself incurred no structural damage, and construction work was able to resume shortly after.	+
−		+
−	It includes an innovative 660-tonne tuned mass damper (TMD). This gold-colored spherical steel pendulum with a diameter of 5.5 m, is located in a multi-story cavity near the top of the tower. The TMD sways, thereby offsetting movements caused by strong winds. It is the largest damper sphere of its kind in the world and costs NT$ 132m (US$ 4 m). In August 2015, a typhoon swayed the damper by 100 cm (39 in).	+
−		+
−	= Sustainability =	+
−		+
−	The building was the first of its kind to be awarded the highest LEED rating in 2011, making it one of the greenest skyscrapers in the world.	+
−		+
−	Its blue-green glass curtain walls are double-paned and glazed and offer heat and UV protection. Their high reflectivity allows them to block solar heat gain by up to 50%.	+
−		+
−	At the top of each of the 8 modules are the 'mechanical' floors accommodating waste systems, ventilation equipment, water storage, and other services. The roof and façade-recycled water system meet 20-30% of the building’s water requirements.	+
−		+
−	Other sustainable features include energy-efficient luminaires, lighting controls, and a Smart Energy Management and Control System.	+
−		+
−	= Find out more =	+
−		+
−	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===	+
−		+
−	* 7 Engineering Wonders of the world.	+
−	* Atlantis, The Palm.	+
−	* Building of the week series.	+
−	* CN Tower.	+
−	* El Castillo.	+
−	* [[Leadership_in_Energy_and_Environmental_Design_LEED\|LEED]].	+
−	* Lotte World Tower.	+
−	* Petronas Twin Towers.	+
−	* Shanghai Tower.	+
−	* Skyscraper.	+
−	* Tallest buildings in the world.	+
−	* The design of temporary structures and wind adjacent to tall buildings.	+
−	* The Shard.	+
−	* Types of structural load.	+
−	* Using springs in construction to prevent disaster.	+
−		+
−	=== External resources ===	+
−		+
−	* Taipei 101 - [http://www.taipei-101.com.tw/en/index.aspx Official site]	+

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	Taipei 101 is a ~~prodigiously (immensely) tall~~ skyscraper located in the Xinyi District of Taipei, Taiwan. Designed to resemble an enormous bamboo stalk, it has a height of 508 m and comprises 101 ~~stories~~ above ground, and 5 levels below ground.	+	Taipei 101 is a supertall skyscraper located in the Xinyi District of Taipei, Taiwan. Designed to resemble an enormous bamboo stalk, it has a height of 508 m and comprises 101 storeys above ground, and 5 levels below ground.

	On its completion in 2004, it was the world’s tallest building, beating the Petronas Twin Towers of Malaysia, before losing the title in 2010 to the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. It was also the first building in the world to break the half-kilometre mark. It includes indoor and outdoor observation decks which offer 360-degree views of the city and are popular tourist attractions.		On its completion in 2004, it was the world’s tallest building, beating the Petronas Twin Towers of Malaysia, before losing the title in 2010 to the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. It was also the first building in the world to break the half-kilometre mark. It includes indoor and outdoor observation decks which offer 360-degree views of the city and are popular tourist attractions.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	Taipei 101 is a ~~supertall~~ skyscraper located in the Xinyi District of Taipei, Taiwan. Designed to resemble an enormous bamboo stalk, it has a height of 508 m and comprises 101 ~~storeys~~ above ground, and 5 levels below ground.	+	Taipei 101 is a prodigiously (immensely) tall skyscraper located in the Xinyi District of Taipei, Taiwan. Designed to resemble an enormous bamboo stalk, it has a height of 508 m and comprises 101 stories above ground, and 5 levels below ground.

	On its completion in 2004, it was the world’s tallest building, beating the Petronas Twin Towers of Malaysia, before losing the title in 2010 to the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. It was also the first building in the world to break the half-kilometre mark. It includes indoor and outdoor observation decks which offer 360-degree views of the city and are popular tourist attractions.		On its completion in 2004, it was the world’s tallest building, beating the Petronas Twin Towers of Malaysia, before losing the title in 2010 to the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. It was also the first building in the world to break the half-kilometre mark. It includes indoor and outdoor observation decks which offer 360-degree views of the city and are popular tourist attractions.

Designing Buildings at 08:31, 12 October 2020

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	* Taipei 101 - [http://www.taipei-101.com.tw/en/index.aspx Official site]		* Taipei 101 - [http://www.taipei-101.com.tw/en/index.aspx Official site]

−	[[Category:Articles_needing_more_work]] [[Category:~~International~~]] [[Category:~~Projects_and_case_studies~~]] [[Category:~~DCN_Project_Knowledge~~]] [[Category:Sustainability]]	+	[[Category:Articles_needing_more_work]] [[Category:DCN_Commentary]] [[Category:DCN_Project_Knowledge]] [[Category:International]] [[Category:Projects_and_case_studies]] [[Category:Sustainability]]

Editor at 16:01, 18 September 2017

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	* The Shard.		* The Shard.
	* Types of structural load.		* Types of structural load.
		+	* Using springs in construction to prevent disaster.

	=== External resources ===		=== External resources ===
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	* Taipei 101 - [http://www.taipei-101.com.tw/en/index.aspx Official site]		* Taipei 101 - [http://www.taipei-101.com.tw/en/index.aspx Official site]

−	[[Category:Articles_needing_more_work]] [[Category:International]] [[Category:Projects_and_case_studies]] [[Category:Sustainability]]	+	[[Category:Articles_needing_more_work]] [[Category:International]] [[Category:Projects_and_case_studies]] [[Category:DCN_Project_Knowledge]] [[Category:Sustainability]]

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	* El Castillo.		* El Castillo.
	* [[Leadership_in_Energy_and_Environmental_Design_LEED\|LEED]].		* [[Leadership_in_Energy_and_Environmental_Design_LEED\|LEED]].
		+	* Lotte World Tower.
	* Petronas Twin Towers.		* Petronas Twin Towers.
	* Shanghai Tower.		* Shanghai Tower.

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	* Taipei 101 - [http://www.taipei-101.com.tw/en/index.aspx Official site]		* Taipei 101 - [http://www.taipei-101.com.tw/en/index.aspx Official site]

−	[[Category:International]] [[Category:Projects_and_case_studies]] [[Category:Sustainability]]	+	[[Category:Articles_needing_more_work]] [[Category:International]] [[Category:Projects_and_case_studies]] [[Category:Sustainability]]

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	* Building of the week series.		* Building of the week series.
	* CN Tower.		* CN Tower.
		+	* El Castillo.
	* [[Leadership_in_Energy_and_Environmental_Design_LEED\|LEED]].		* [[Leadership_in_Energy_and_Environmental_Design_LEED\|LEED]].
	* Petronas Twin Towers.		* Petronas Twin Towers.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	Taipei 101 is a ~~supertall~~ skyscraper located in the Xinyi District of Taipei, Taiwan. Designed to resemble an enormous bamboo stalk, it has a height of 508 m and comprises 101 ~~storeys~~ above ground, and 5 levels below ground.	+	Taipei 101 is a super tall skyscraper located in the Xinyi District of Taipei, Taiwan. Designed to resemble an enormous bamboo stalk, it has a height of 508 m and comprises 101 stories above ground, and 5 levels below ground.

−	On its completion in 2004, it was the world’s tallest building, ~~beating~~ the Petronas Twin Towers of Malaysia, before losing the title in 2010 to the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. It was also the first building in the world to break the half-~~kilometre~~ mark. It includes indoor and outdoor observation decks ~~which~~ offer 360-degree views of the city and are popular tourist attractions.	+	On its completion in 2004, it was the world’s tallest building, surpassing the Petronas Twin Towers of Malaysia, before losing the title in 2010 to the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. It was also the first building in the world to break the half-kilometer mark. It includes indoor and outdoor observation decks that offer 360-degree views of the city and are popular tourist attractions. The public observatories are on floors 88 to 91, with an indoor on floor 89 and an outdoor on floor 91. There is another private indoor observatory on the 101st floor.

	In 2011, it was awarded the LEED platinum certification, the highest award according to the LEED rating system, making it the world’s tallest green building.		In 2011, it was awarded the LEED platinum certification, the highest award according to the LEED rating system, making it the world’s tallest green building.

−	As an icon of Taiwan, the building’s design is rich in symbolism. The number 101 represents January 1, and as such it has become a central feature of the country's New Year celebrations.	+	As an icon of Taiwan, the building’s design is rich in symbolism. The number 101 represents January 1, and as such, it has become a central feature of the country's New Year celebrations.

	= Design and construction =		= Design and construction =
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−	Taipei 101 was designed to ~~emphasise~~ Taiwan’s growing prosperity on the world stage at the start of the 21st century, and was intended to ~~symbolise~~ technology’s evolution fused with the traditions of Asia. The building features many pan-Chinese and Asian elements mixed with a postmodern architectural style.	+	Taipei 101 was designed to emphasize Taiwan’s growing prosperity on the world stage at the start of the 21st century and was intended to symbolize technology’s evolution fused with the traditions of Asia. The building features many pan-Chinese and Asian elements mixed with a postmodern architectural style.

−	For example, curled ruyi figures proliferate throughout the structure as a design motif, rendered in industrial metal. It is an ancient talisman associated in art with heavenly clouds, and connotes healing and protection.	+	For example, curled ruyi figures proliferate throughout the structure as a design motif, rendered in industrial metal. It is an ancient talisman associated in art with heavenly clouds and connotes healing and protection.

−	The tower is designed to rise from its base in a series of 8-~~storey~~ modules, each flared outward, evoking the traditional form of Chinese pagodas. The top is capped by a smaller tower which forms a pinnacle.	+	The tower is designed to rise from its base in a series of 8-story modules, each flared outward, evoking the traditional form of Chinese pagodas. The top is capped by a smaller tower which forms a pinnacle.

−	The ~~façade~~ system of glass and ~~aluminium~~ panels is installed onto inclined, moment-resisting lattices tied back to ‘mega-columns’ every 8th-~~storey~~ and contributing to overall lateral rigidity. The ~~façade~~ system is capable of withstanding up to 95 mm (4 in) of seismic lateral displacement without damage.	+	The facade system of glass and aluminum panels is installed onto inclined, moment-resisting lattices tied back to ‘mega-columns’ every 8th-story and contributing to overall lateral rigidity. The facade system is capable of withstanding up to 95 mm (4 in) of seismic lateral displacement without damage.

	The building incorporates double-deck elevators built by the Toshiba Elevator and Building Systems Corporation. In 2004, these elevators set a new record for the fastest ascending speeds, at 60.6 km/h (37.7 mph), or 16.83 m per second. The record has since been broken by lifts in the Shanghai Tower.		The building incorporates double-deck elevators built by the Toshiba Elevator and Building Systems Corporation. In 2004, these elevators set a new record for the fastest ascending speeds, at 60.6 km/h (37.7 mph), or 16.83 m per second. The record has since been broken by lifts in the Shanghai Tower.
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	=== Structural stability ===		=== Structural stability ===

−	Because of its proximity to geological fault lines, and the propensity in the region for typhoons, pioneering engineering work had to be carried out to make the building stable and safe. The construction process involved 36 high-performance columns, including 8 ‘mega-columns’ packed with concrete. At 8-~~storey~~ intervals, outrigger trusses connect the exterior columns to the columns in the building’s core.	+	Because of its proximity to geological fault lines, and the propensity in the region for typhoons, pioneering engineering work had to be carried out to make the building stable and safe. The construction process involved 36 high-performance columns, including 8 ‘mega-columns’ packed with concrete. At 8-story intervals, outrigger trusses connect the exterior columns to the columns in the building’s core.

	The building’s foundations are reinforced by 380 piles driven 80 m into the ground. These piles have a diameter of 1.5 m and are capable of bearing a load of 1,000-1,320 tonnes.		The building’s foundations are reinforced by 380 piles driven 80 m into the ground. These piles have a diameter of 1.5 m and are capable of bearing a load of 1,000-1,320 tonnes.

−	As an indication of the building’s structural stability, during construction in 2002, a 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Taipei, causing two cranes to topple from the 56th ~~storey~~, and killing five people. However, the building itself incurred no structural damage and construction work was able to resume shortly after.	+	As an indication of the building’s structural stability, during construction in 2002, a 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Taipei, causing two cranes to topple from the 56th story, and killing five people. However, the building itself incurred no structural damage, and construction work was able to resume shortly after.

−	It includes an innovative 660-tonne tuned mass damper (TMD). This gold-~~coloured~~ spherical steel pendulum with a diameter of 5.5 m, is located in a multi-~~storey~~ cavity near the top of the tower. The TMD sways, thereby offsetting movements caused by strong winds. It is the largest damper sphere of its kind in the world and ~~cost~~ NT$ 132m (US$ 4 m). In August 2015, a typhoon swayed the damper by 100 cm (39 in).	+	It includes an innovative 660-tonne tuned mass damper (TMD). This gold-colored spherical steel pendulum with a diameter of 5.5 m, is located in a multi-story cavity near the top of the tower. The TMD sways, thereby offsetting movements caused by strong winds. It is the largest damper sphere of its kind in the world and costs NT$ 132m (US$ 4 m). In August 2015, a typhoon swayed the damper by 100 cm (39 in).

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	The building was the first of its kind to be awarded the highest LEED rating in 2011, making it one of the greenest skyscrapers in the world.		The building was the first of its kind to be awarded the highest LEED rating in 2011, making it one of the greenest skyscrapers in the world.

−	Its blue-green glass curtain walls are double-paned and glazed, and offer heat and UV protection. Their high reflectivity allows them to block solar heat gain by up to 50%.	+	Its blue-green glass curtain walls are double-paned and glazed and offer heat and UV protection. Their high reflectivity allows them to block solar heat gain by up to 50%.

−	At the top of each of the 8 modules are the 'mechanical' floors accommodating waste systems, ventilation equipment, water storage and other services. The roof and façade-recycled water system ~~meets~~ 20-30% of the building’s water requirements.	+	At the top of each of the 8 modules are the 'mechanical' floors accommodating waste systems, ventilation equipment, water storage, and other services. The roof and façade-recycled water system meet 20-30% of the building’s water requirements.

−	Other sustainable features include energy efficient ~~luminaries~~, lighting controls, and a ~~smart~~ Energy Management and Control System.	+	Other sustainable features include energy-efficient luminaires, lighting controls, and a Smart Energy Management and Control System.

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