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The World's Tallest Buildings in 2024

The World’s Tallest Buildings in 2024

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In 2024, the skyline of our cities continues to be dominated by colossal structures, showcasing human ingenuity and architectural brilliance. The world’s tallest buildings are not merely feats of engineering; they are symbols of economic strength, cultural significance, and national pride. The infographic above provides an insightful overview of the tallest buildings globally, reflecting the relentless pursuit of height that defines modern urban development. 1. Burj Khalifa, Dubai (828 meters) Topping the list is the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, standing at an awe-inspiring height of 828 meters. Completed in 2010, this 163-floor skyscraper has become an iconic symbol of Dubai’s […]

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Using GIS in the Process of Creating a Green Building Index (GBI) Score for the Elements of the Roof

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Inroduction Green Building Index (GBI) is a certification system developed in Malaysia, it is used to assess the environmental performance of buildings in the country. The GBI was created by the Malaysia Green Building Confederation (MGBC) in 2009 as a national green building rating tool to promote sustainable building design and construction practices in Malaysia. The GBI rating system assesses the environmental performance of a building based on six categories: Energy Efficiency and Conservation, Indoor Environmental Quality, Material and Resources, Site and Infrastructure, Water Efficiency and Innovation in Design. Buildings are evaluated based on specific criteria within each category, and

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The Green Building Index (GBI) Certification 

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Introduction Green Building Index (GBI) is a rating system that evaluates the environmental performance of buildings in Malaysia. Developed by the Malaysia Green Building Confederation (MGBC), the system aims to promote sustainable building practices and reduce the environmental impact of buildings. GBI assesses buildings based on nine categories: energy efficiency, indoor environment quality, materials and resources, site and surrounding, water efficiency, innovation, environmental management, land use and ecology, and emissions and effluents. Each category is assigned a certain number of points, and buildings must achieve a minimum number of points in each category in order to be certified. One of

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