Dubai, March 4, 2008 (WAM)--Emaar Board Chairman Mohammed Ali Al Abbar said that Bourj Dubai will become an architectural master work, which will inspire future generations of architects.
He added on the second day the 8th World Congress of the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTUBH) at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Dubai that "this huge pioneer building, which is being developed by Emaar, reflects spirit of challenge that characterises Dubai- not only because it is the tallest skyscraper, but a step towards realising vision of Vice President, Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, in highlighting position of Dubai in the world map". He added that Emaar was planning to build 90 floor-sky scraper, but Sheikh Mohammed "encouraged us to launch unprecedented project in the light of fast economic growth. The vision of Sheikh Mohammed inspires us to look ahead with confidence".Carrying the theme 'Tall and Green: Typology for a Sustainable Urban Future,' the Congress is discussing the role of sustainable skyscrapers, concentrated mega-projects and 'new' cities in future urban developments and the new generation of skyscraper form: tall, articulated towers.
The congress will highlight state-of-the-art in developing, designing, building, and operating sustainable skyscrapers and technologies concerned with energy use reduction and energy generation. The Congress will also include technical tours to Burj Dubai, Emirates Tower, Burj Al Arab, Index Tower and Palm Jumeirah.Copyright Emirates News Agency (WAM) 2008.
