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VISION cated, which is undeniably ’s most are located. Moreover, with 900 private World’s tallest building, incomparable iconic destination. apartments, luxurious pools, restau- achievement of engineers, unique work The Corporate Suites located on the top rants and fitness facilities Burj Khalifa of art - Burj Khalifa is all the above, levels of the with 37 floors are is the world’s most-prestigious address literally and figuratively. More than just offices with the most inspiring view. and home to a select few. the world’s tallest building, Burj Khalifa is a splendid symbol of development WORLD RECORDS of the dynamic and successful Middle With almost 830 metres and more than East. 160 stories, Burj Khalifa holds the fol- Finally, Burj Khalifa is an impressive lowing world records: example of Dubai’s growing role in a • Tallest building changing world. In less than 30 years • Tallest free-standing structure Dubai has developed from a regional • Highest number of storeys centre to a global one. Dubai does not Armani Hotel Dubai, occupied by many • Highest occupied floor owe its success to oil reserves, but to of the tower floors, is the world’s first • Highest outdoor observation deck resources of human talent, their inge- hotel designed by Giorgio Armani. • Elevator with the longest distance nuity and creativity. Reflecting the pure elegance, simplicity • Tallest service elevator and sophisticated comfort that define Armani’s signature style. In addition, 555 metres above ground, the highest on floors 9 to 16, Luxury Residential outdoor observatory in the world is lo- Suites designed also by Giorgio Armani Car park

CAR PARK VENTILATION FACTS AND FIGURES: SAFETY IN • 829,8 M AND 160 STOREYS BURJ KHALIFA’S • 57 ELEVATORS AND 8 ESCALATORS CAR PARKS • COST 1,5 BILLION USD

RELIABLE CAR PARK VENTILATION per million. The CFD simulation did All in all 50 NovaxTM axial flow fans and The car park in Burj Khalifa has approx. also show air velocities and the smoke 196 jet fans have been delivered for this 3,000 parking spaces in four levels and density and smoke temperature in case spectacular project. a total area of just below 89,000 m2. of a fire in the car park. The car park ventilation system de- livered by Novenco Building & Indus- try complies with the US standards Ashrae and AMCA for air quality and fan requirements. What is important to underline, in case of fire the system is capable of operating at 300°C for min. 60 minutes. A CFD-simulation was carried out for the project in order to show that the ventilation system is capable of limiting the concentration of carbon monoxide to a level below the specified 35 parts

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