Tallest building in the world

How much higher and further into the skies can skyscrapers reach? This infographic looks at the tallest buildings gracing every continent.

The tallest skyscrapers in the world redefine city skylines and symbolize human ambition. The Burj Khalifa in Dubai, at 828 meters (2,717 feet), holds the title of the tallest building. #Skyscrapers #BurjKhalifa Source: Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (Chicago)

The Burj Khalifa Tower in Dubai is the tallest building in the world. Here's what you need to know about the tallest structure in the world

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Although this chart is a little out of date (given that Burj Khalifa has opened this year), it is still a good illustration comparing heights and styles of these tallest building in the world.

The Exchange 106, also known as TRX Tower, 106 Tower, TRX 106 and Signature Tower, is a 95-story, 445.5-meter-tall Tun Razak Exchange Tower, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Malaysia's third tallest building, fourth tallest building in Southeast Asia, 23rd tallest building in the world. #malaysia #trxtower #building #architecture #travel #kualalumpur

The Petronas Towers of Malaysia were the tallest buildings in the world from 1998 to 2004, and remain the tallest twin towers still today.

Based on data collected by Emporis, these are the world's 20 most expensive buildings.

Petronas Towers, also known as Petronas Twin Towers (Malay: Menara Petronas, or Menara Berkembar Petronas), are twin skyscrapers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. According to the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH)'s official definition and ranking, they were the tallest buildings in the world from 1998 to 2004 and remain the tallest twin towers in the world replacing the World Trade Center in New York. Buildings are a landmark of Kuala Lumpur, along with nearby Kuala Lumpur Tower.