Mark Bendix, P. ENG., Senior Director, Operations, Giffels Assocs. Ltd., Toronto

Electrical Design for Tall Buildings:

There has been a sharp increase in the development of extra tall buildings, usually multi-purpose and often consisting of a retail and/or entertainment podium and towers of commercial offices, hotels and residential facilities. A good example is the iconic Emirates Towers complex in Dubai, comprised of a below grade parking area, a retail podium and one tower of commercial office space.