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[Synopsis]

Originally Posted by case44

Interesting, ol' buddy. Maybe the Devon Tower will have higher ceilings.

I was wondering about that as well. Why would the Devon tower have less stories?

It would seem like a more efficient use of space to have more stories, thus more occupants.

[FutureArchitect]

Originally Posted by Synopsis

I was wondering about that as well. Why would the Devon tower have less stories?

It would seem like a more efficient use of space to have more stories, thus more occupants.

That does make alot more sense.

[Goodpasture]

It could also be an effort to be more "green" and energy efficient. More insulation between floors (why would you want to be on the top floor if all the heat below you is migrating up, and why would you want to heat the lower floor if it is all going to the penthouse?) Increasing duct sizes plus substantially more duct insulation requires additional room. It also gives you an opportunity to increase fire protection through additional fire breaks between floors. Considering they are an energy company, I am certain energy concerns and cost of operation will play into their final design.

[case44]

Guys, we're talking a difference of eighteen stories between Devon and Bank of America Plaza. Eighteen. How can Devon possibly be taller unless the design that's planned calls for higher ceilings on each floor? And how, pray tell, can Devon be four feet taller and yet only have 54 stories at 925 feet? Something here doesn't jive. Will there be a large penthouse at the top? The design is going to be good for OKC's skyline, no question, but the findings y'all came up with make no sense.

[case44]

Originally Posted by Goodpasture

It could also be an effort to be more "green" and energy efficient. More insulation between floors (why would you want to be on the top floor if all the heat below you is migrating up, and why would you want to heat the lower floor if it is all going to the penthouse?) Increasing duct sizes plus substantially more duct insulation requires additional room. It also gives you an opportunity to increase fire protection through additional fire breaks between floors. Considering they are an energy company, I am certain energy concerns and cost of operation will play into their final design.

Good post. Certainly a possibility.

[TX_AGGIE13]

Originally Posted by case44

Guys, we're talking a difference of eighteen stories between Devon and Bank of America Plaza. Eighteen. How can Devon possibly be taller unless the design that's planned calls for higher ceilings on each floor? And how, pray tell, can Devon be four feet taller and yet only have 54 stories at 925 feet? Something here doesn't jive. Will there be a large penthouse at the top? The design is going to be good for OKC's skyline, no question, but the findings y'all came up with make no sense.

Come on! This is city-data...your supposed to be more archatectualy savy than this! The CN Tower, and the Space Needle don't even have floors other than bottom, and observation. Does that mean because the Stratosphere has only 4 "real floors" that it's shorter than BOA??? Nope! As others in here said "floors" mean NOTHING! 925 is higher than 921 period. Btw...Oklahomans, Dallas isn't much to compare to in the "Skyline" area. Kinda weak, I guess that's just big brother fight though.

[okcpulse]

Originally Posted by case44

Guys, we're talking a difference of eighteen stories between Devon and Bank of America Plaza. Eighteen. How can Devon possibly be taller unless the design that's planned calls for higher ceilings on each floor? And how, pray tell, can Devon be four feet taller and yet only have 54 stories at 925 feet? Something here doesn't jive. Will there be a large penthouse at the top? The design is going to be good for OKC's skyline, no question, but the findings y'all came up with make no sense.

That is because of the design calling for the first dozen floors to have high ceilings as well as the last dozen floors. I think something like 15 feet from floor to ceiling. The reason of this was to create better natural lighting with the space being provided.

[FutureArchitect]

Here is the BOTTOM section.
If anyone needed a picture.

[case44]

Originally Posted by okcpulse

That is because of the design calling for the first dozen floors to have high ceilings as well as the last dozen floors. I think something like 15 feet from floor to ceiling. The reason of this was to create better natural lighting with the space being provided.

That's a great idea. Saves energy, too, I would think.

[Synopsis]

Originally Posted by TX_AGGIE13

Come on! This is city-data...your supposed to be more archatectualy savy than this! The CN Tower, and the Space Needle don't even have floors other than bottom, and observation. Does that mean because the Stratosphere has only 4 "real floors" that it's shorter than BOA??? Nope! As others in here said "floors" mean NOTHING! 925 is higher than 921 period. Btw...Oklahomans, Dallas isn't much to compare to in the "Skyline" area. Kinda weak, I guess that's just big brother fight though.

Ok. I'm all for hometown pride and everything; after all I am an Okie. But as skylines go, I wouldn't call Dallas' skyline "Kinda weak."

And these aren't even recent photos. There are probably 6 or 7 more skycrapers in Dallas since these pics were taken.




http://www.dfwlimobus.com/images/DallasSkyline.jpg (broken link)