New technologies are raising the bar on how tall buildings can go.The Downside to Life in a Supertall Tower: Leaks, Creaks, BreaksĤ32 Park, one of the wealthiest addresses in the world, faces some significant design problems, and other luxury high-rises may share its fate. But computer programs alone aren’t the answer. We believe that collaboration amplifies our innovative potential. It’s why we foster an open, communicative culture that empowers our teams to share knowledge and ideas across all levels and disciplines. That’s how we discover the right questions to ask – and answer. That’s how we keep our eye on the big picture. To Us, Global Is Localĭesign and construction vary greatly from place to place. On big projects, local geology, weather, materials availability and regulations have a huge influence on what will work. At Thornton Tomasetti, we’ve built towers around the globe, and we have teams on the ground worldwide. This means that no matter where you are or who you're working with, our people can understand your project’s nuances – and can give you access to a reservoir of knowledge and resources across our network. Advancing the IndustryĪt Thornton Tomasetti, our people don’t just design towers. We also have a history of helping to invent the future of tall building design. In the 1980s, Richard Tomasetti developed the stressed-skin tube system, and Charlie Thornton popularized the use of super-columns with diagonal outriggers. Our tall-building experts continue to push the state of the art forward, through project work and involvement with key industry organizations. A few examples? Hi Sun Choi and Len Joseph literally wrote the book on Outrigger Design for High-Rise Buildings for CTBUH. Bob Sinn has partnered with ACI to increase knowledge about the use of high-strength concrete. John Peronto chairs the ASCE Tall Buildings Committee – and designed the tallest timber tower in the United States. We’re also at the forefront of developing new technologies that optimize the design of tall and supertall structures, including Hummingbird, a new kind of tuned mass damper. Lasting Impactĭone right, a tall building can revitalize a neighborhood or put a city on the map. Tall buildings are special places where thousands gather to work, play and live for years to come. With our unequaled combination of experience and ingenuity, we can tackle the toughest problems and make your sky-high hopes a reality.The fascination with super-tall buildings has become a world-wide phenomena that seems to be reaching ever higher & higher. 432 Park Ave offers stunning views of Central Park Major cities like New York, Dubai and Toronto have seen an explosion in growth of condo buildings above 75 storeys over the past decade with little sign of slowing down.īuildings such as 432 Park Ave on New York Billionaire's Row were seen as the shining pinnacle of luxury living in our modern society with penthouse units selling for upwards of $80 million & a total project sell-out value of roughly $3.1 billion.Īt 1400ft tall, this 85 storey building has unfortunately become an example of what can go wrong when you build too high. The New York Times released an article titled "The Downside to Life in a Supertall Tower: Leaks, Creaks, Breaks" in February of this year which highlighted the continuous problems the building has experienced since construction was completed in December 2015. Though marketed as a super-luxury building, there have been millions of dollars in water damage from plumbing/mechanical issues that stemmed from the buildings immense height. In addition to this, there have been constant issues with the 10 elevators which service the 85 storeys. There was even one instance where a resident was stuck inside the elevator for over an hour as high-winds had caused the cables to slap against the walls of the elevator shaft. The issues stemming from high winds not only affect the elevators but also causes the walls to creak as the metal partitions rub against each other.Īs a result of all of these issues, the maintenance fees increased by nearly 40% in one year to cover the necessary costs & additional insurance needed for the building. What's most disconcerting is that an independent study by an engineering firm "showed that 73% of the mechanical, electrical & plumbing components observed failed to conform with the developer's drawings, and that almost a quarter "presented actually life safety issues". This problem is not isolated to New York and is actually already affecting condos in Toronto.
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