How the world's tallest skyscraper was built | Alex Gendler

The video explores the evolution of skyscraper design, focusing on the Burj Khalifa. It discusses the challenges of building tall structures, the innovations by Fazlur Rahman Khan, and the introduction of the buttressed core design. The Burj Khalifa's construction is highlighted, including its rapid completion and the human cost involved, with poor labor conditions for migrant workers.

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