CTBUH Silver Member
BALA Engineers
About
BALA has been in the forefront of providing critical and technologically advanced engineering for more than three decades. What began in Philadelphia continues to expand across the country and around the world.
Their project history is rich with solving complex engineering challenges in data centers, office buildings, college campuses, healthcare complexes and high rise urban towers.
Their history of firsts includes the first LEED-CS Certified Platinum building in the world, being the first Engineering Firm with a LEED-CI Certified office, the tallest LEED Certified building in the U.S., and many more. From their pioneering role in sustainable design, to the emergence of CAD and our adoption of Revit/BIM, BALA provides high performance solutions in engineering, consulting and commissioning.
Fields of Expertise
Engineering, Other; Environmental Engineering; Fire Engineering; Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing; Security Consultancy; Structural Engineering
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Buildings
Please note that all heights shown in italics/red are estimated heights. These have been calculated based on known floor counts for the building, then extrapolated through analyzing typically hundreds of buildings of the same function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard building features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of these estimations.
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RANK
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Name
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Status
Completed Architecturally Topped Out Structurally Topped Out Under Construction On Hold Proposed Vision Never Completed Demolished Competition Entry Canceled Proposed Renovation Under Renovation Renovated Under Demolition |
Height
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|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Comcast Technology Center | 339.1 m / 1,112 ft | |
| 2 | Comcast Center | 296.7 m / 974 ft | |
| 3 | FMC Tower at Cira Centre South | 222.5 m / 730 ft | |
| 4 | The W Philadelphia and Element Philadelphia | 188 m / 617 ft | |
| 5 | The Laurel | 182.6 m / 599 ft | |
| 6 | 111 Huntington Avenue | 172 m / 564 ft | |
| 7 | Arthaus | 160.9 m / 528 ft | |
| 8 | The St. James | 151.8 m / 498 ft | |
| 9 | Loews Philadelphia Hotel | 150 m / 492 ft | |
| 10 | Atlantic Wharf | 139 m / 456 ft |
Ctbuh Leaders
CTBUH Chapter Treasurer, 2018 – Present
Associated companies
Please note that all heights shown in italics/red are estimated heights. These have been calculated based on known floor counts for the building, then extrapolated through analyzing typically hundreds of buildings of the same function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard building features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of these estimations.
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RANK
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Name
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Completion
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Height
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Floors
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Function
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| 1 | American Commerce Center | Philadelphia | - |
460 m / 1,509 ft |
63 | Hotel / Office |
| 2 | Comcast Technology Center | Philadelphia | 2018 |
339.1 m / 1,112 ft |
59 | Hotel / Office |
| 3 | Comcast Center | Philadelphia | 2008 |
296.7 m / 974 ft |
57 | Office |
| 4 | Bridgeman`s View Tower | Philadelphia | - |
278.9 m / 915 ft |
66 | Residential / Hotel |
| 5 | FMC Tower at Cira Centre South | Philadelphia | 2017 |
222.5 m / 730 ft |
49 | Residential / Office / Hotel |
| 6 | The W Philadelphia and Element Philadelphia | Philadelphia | 2020 |
188 m / 617 ft |
51 | Hotel |
| 7 | The Laurel | Philadelphia | 2021 |
182.6 m / 599 ft |
50 | Residential |
| 8 | 111 Huntington Avenue | Boston | 2002 |
172 m / 564 ft |
36 | Office |
| 9 | Arthaus | Philadelphia | 2021 |
160.9 m / 528 ft |
47 | Residential |
| 10 | The St. James | Philadelphia | 2004 |
151.8 m / 498 ft |
45 | Residential |
| 11 | Loews Philadelphia Hotel | Philadelphia | 1932 |
150 m / 492 ft |
36 | Office |
| 12 | One Theatre Square | Newark | - |
147 m / 482 ft |
44 | Residential |
| 13 | Atlantic Wharf | Boston | 2011 |
139 m / 456 ft |
31 | Residential / Office |
| 14 | Evo at Cira Centre South | Philadelphia | 2014 |
130 m / 427 ft |
36 | Residential |
| 15 | Telus House | Toronto | 2009 |
126 m / 413 ft |
30 | Office / Retail |
| 16 | 1706 Rittenhouse Square | Philadelphia | 2010 |
122 m / 400 ft |
31 | Residential |
| 17 | 10 Rittenhouse Square | Philadelphia | 2009 |
120.7 m / 396 ft |
33 | Residential |
| 18 | Aria | Philadelphia | 1929 |
118.6 m / 389 ft |
33 | Office |
| 19 | Symphony House | Philadelphia | 2007 |
114.3 m / 375 ft |
31 | Residential |
| 20 | The Alexander | Philadelphia | 2018 |
112.8 m / 370 ft |
32 | Residential |
| 21 | 3025 John F Kennedy Boulevard | Philadelphia | - |
110 m / 361 ft |
28 | Residential / Office |
| 22 | 210 West Rittenhouse Square | Philadelphia | 1989 |
104.2 m / 342 ft |
33 | Hotel |
| 23 | 1919 Market | Philadelphia | 2016 |
102 m / 335 ft |
29 | Residential |
| 24 | W Boston Hotel and Residences | Boston | 2009 |
93.2 m / 306 ft |
27 | Residential / Hotel |
| 25 | 1213 Walnut | Philadelphia | 2017 |
89.6 m / 294 ft |
26 | Residential |
| 26 | 3737 Chestnut | Philadelphia | 2015 |
86 m / 282 ft |
26 | Residential / Office |
| 27 | The Summit at University City | Philadelphia | 2015 |
85 m / 279 ft |
24 | Residential |
| 28 | One Theatre Square | Newark | 2018 |
77.4 m / 254 ft |
22 | Residential / Retail |
| 29 | One Independence Place | Philadelphia | 1981 |
75.3 m / 247 ft |
25 | Residential |
| 30 | One Marina Park Drive | Boston | 2010 |
75.3 m / 247 ft |
18 | Office |
| 31 | Two Independence Place | Philadelphia | 1986 |
74.7 m / 245 ft |
25 | Residential |
| 32 | 101 Seaport | Boston | 2015 |
m / ft
Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 17 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 5,962 other buildings of the same Office function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
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17 | Office |
| 32 | 800 Walnut Street | Philadelphia | 2013 |
m / ft
Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 17 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 5,962 other buildings of the same Office function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
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17 | Office |
| 34 | Kimpton Nine Zero Hotel | Boston | 2004 |
64 m / 210 ft |
18 | Hotel |
| 35 | The Commonwealth | Philadelphia | 1902 |
62.8 m / 206 ft |
15 | Office |
| 36 | Bridge | Philadelphia | 2017 |
60 m / 197 ft |
17 | Residential |
CTBUH Initiatives Involving BALA Engineers
CTBUH Philadelphia Chapter Presents: Building Tall & Going Deep in the San Francisco Bay Area
16 February 2021
The CTBUH Philadelphia Chapter hosts a virtual seminar on the challenges of building tall in the San Francisco Bay Area.
CTBUH Philadelphia Chapter Presents: Public Common Space
04 November 2020
The CTBUH Philadelphia Chapter presents a virtual seminar on public common spaces and the impact of the institutions that govern it.
CTBUH Philadelphia Chapter Presents: Urban Habitat: The Future of Public Space
28 May 2020
The CTBUH Philadelphia Chapter hosts a discussion on the future of urban planning and design in the aftermath of COVID-19.
Top Company Rankings: The World’s 100 Tallest Buildings
13 October 2016
The Council is pleased to announce the Top Company Rankings for numerous disciplines as derived from the list of projects appearing in 100 of the World’s Tallest Buildings.
CTBUH 2015 New York Conference Silver Sponsor
26–30 October 2015
After a post-recession hiatus in tall building construction in many countries lasting several years, numerous cities are again resurgent.
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