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During peak cooling times, the Burj Khalifa produces 12,000 tonnes of condensation water per year, which is collected and used for landscape irrigation.
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The building sways up to 2 metres at its spire, designed to withstand Dubai's strong winds through its Y-shaped plan inspired by the Hymenocallis desert flower.
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The concrete used in its construction, if laid end to end, would stretch over a quarter of the way around the world.
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Special lifts have been designed to evacuate occupants during emergencies that operate on their own power supply and can even run if the main power fails and the building is on fire.
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The aluminium used to cover the Burj Khalifa would cover over 17 football fields if laid out flat.
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The tower's exterior temperature at the top can be up to 6°C cooler than at its base due to its extreme height.
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The building's glass panels are cleaned by only 36 workers who spend up to four months completing a single cleaning cycle.
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During construction, the concrete was poured only at night and ice was added to the mixture to prevent it from setting too quickly in Dubai's extreme heat.
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Have you ever seen the Burj Khalifa in person?
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