Distance to the horizon 56.6 Kilometres
http://www.ringbell.co.uk/info/hdist.htm
Distance to the horizon 56.6 Kilometres
http://www.ringbell.co.uk/info/hdist.htm
I think trees prevent seeing the towers downtown, at some locations.
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What about the horizon line? That is just the point where the sky meets land point. Tall objects Stantec will still stand out from that line- although quite small.Originally Posted by kkozoriz
" The strength of a man is in the stride he walks."
That distance is based on the height of 250.8 metres given in the thread title. From the top, you can see 56.6 km/ . Inversely, from the same distance, you should see the top of the tower.
For example, at my height of 1.75 m, the horizon is about 4.7 km.
Try different numbers and see what you get.
I understand what you were trying to say before you even uploaded all the information. All that info was part of my highschool art 10 class from highschool over 3 decades ago. I think you are explaining the "vanishing point."
" The strength of a man is in the stride he walks."
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3 residential floor left then 3 service floors. Should be topped by the end of August.
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It's visible from the cemetery hill east of Ardrossan and near the Doppler radar station around Carvel
Calgary’s are down by the river with a hill in front. Coming in on the QE2 and Deerfoot you only see the top half of the skyscrapers. Coming into the Bow Valley on 17th from Forest Lawn and Bow Trail from the west are great views. Crescent Road on the north hill, Salisbury St. on Scotsman’s hill are great and from the south coming in over the hill of the Chinese cemetery on Macleod.
Last edited by Drumbones; 07-07-2018 at 04:51 PM.
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^ Jeff Wallace is my favorite local photographer. His work is stunning. Thanks for sharing. Your pics are great as well IanO.
He really is quite an amazing photographer.
They seem to be placing metal bracing on the elevator shaft on the east side in areas where they haven't put glazing. Anyone know what they might be doing here?
Steel stud, exterior drywall, metal paneling.
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On the 65th floor now. 1 more residential floor, 3 mechanical floors, and this is topped off.
First wave of Stantec staff move in Sept 15. Is it clear yet where the main office access doors are on the building? I know the lobby is on 3/4 but imagine there's elevator/escalator directly to there without having to work up through the podim. Curious how they'll manage that with the continuing construction above.
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This aft.
Looking awesome
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Was that the last residential floor finished yesterday? 3 mechanical / elevator floors left?
Just did a floor count from the webcam... and I think they are just getting to the slab for floor 65. They should have two more floor slabs to pour... lvl 66 floor and the floor slab of the first level of the mechanical penthouse.
My count was that they are working on the 66th floor now. Either way, close to being done.
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A few more angles.
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From July 15, 2018.
Fantastic!! I wonder if Encore or Tower BG will show from this angle much. The CWB building would block them from view I'm guessing.
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Stantec Move
I am just curious if you work there or how do you know that the first move is Sept 15?
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They have brought in more segments to raise the crane again.
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Obtained with permission from a friend who works at stantec.
What a perspective?
Blueskin going up on Stantec.
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Stantec crane got bumped up again today. Surely for the last time now.
I don't understand why they had the "window" opening in that concrete shaft but now they're covering up. What was the point of that?
Could have provided positive pressure for the shaft? not sure.
Awesome shots man.Obtained with permission from a friend who works at stantec.
We need a high viewing floor in town. I used to go up to Vista 33 often and was disappointed when they closed it. Hoping for something soon. I still go up the Calgary Tower two or three times a year. SonnyBoy loves to go up.
https://twitter.com/kmoorephotos/sta...64227291742210
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I'd be very scared viewing Edmonton from that crane. Awesome shots!
"Talk minus action equals zero." - Joe Keithley, D. O. A.
They are great. All great with the new towers. Edmonton is looking like Dallas,Texas these days.
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^^^ OK I give up, whereabouts was this shot taken?
“You have to dream big. If we want to be a little city, we dream small. If we want to be a big city, we dream big, and this is a big idea.” - Mayor Stephen Mandel, 02/22/2012
From the link:
Yes, This was the view from my hotel room @RiverCreeCasino using a 200mm Zoom & yes that is Commonwealth in there too!
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This is interesting, it looks like the core is going to slope up to meet the top of the building? I don't remember seeing this in any of the renderings.
Looks like the last of the concrete floors have been poured. That appears to be the steel for the mechanical levels.
Last edited by Concrete Jungle; 25-07-2018 at 11:45 AM.
My guess is not sloped, but rather braced diagonally for shear/strength.
That's it. This is officially Canada's tallest outside of Toronto.This is interesting, it looks like the core is going to slope up to meet the top of the building? I don't remember seeing this in any of the renderings.
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Does that steel put Stantec above BP and little old Edmonton above not only Calgary, but all of Canada outside of Toronto?
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so to the south you should be able to see Millet, to the north Legal, close to Wabamun to the west and at least to Elk Island to the east. that's pretty damned sweet !!
Hmm...looks like there is still one more floor to go, plus mechanical floor slab on top. I don’t think it has topped out just yet.That's it. This is officially Canada's tallest outside of Toronto.This is interesting, it looks like the core is going to slope up to meet the top of the building? I don't remember seeing this in any of the renderings.
Thats what I thought.
Yes, according to http://skyscraperpage.com/diagrams/?countryID=1 Stantek is the ninth tallest in Canada, the first eight being in Toronto. CN Tower is a "structure" not a building?
So, here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_o...ings_in_Canada it is ranked number eight.
It's currently the 5th tallest building in Canada if you go by roof height.Yes, according to http://skyscraperpage.com/diagrams/?countryID=1 Stantek is the ninth tallest in Canada, the first eight being in Toronto. CN Tower is a "structure" not a building?
So, here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_o...ings_in_Canada it is ranked number eight.
'The One' is not yet completed, and the rooflines of both Adelaide Hotel and TD Tower are far lower than Stantec.
When do they hoist the surprise spire?
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Nice photo B.ike! ... she sure is a beast and the pair compliment one another very well.
Indeed. Beautifully composed.
What is the small brown concrete building beside Manulife in that picture?
10065 Jasper Avenue aka Jacobs (Engineering) Tower.
Thanks - I could not get my head around that angle. Odd that building made the background but not Scotia Place. Interesting angle in that wonderful picture. Far to the right it looks CIBC Centre peaking through but maybe I am wrong on that.
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Commerce.
Manulife in the picture saying: “don’t forget about me!”
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^Stunning pic by Jeff. Probably one of my favorites of his. Thanks again IanO .
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Indeed. Great patience and capture
" The strength of a man is in the stride he walks."
It’s almost as high as the Moon!
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Link to source!!?
OMG! Look at all those trees on a south facing slope. Crazy!
That gorgeous natural park we dont use only to build more inlet parks that no one uses?
I did a bike ride today and "OMG" sounds about right.
One of my favorite angle.
" The strength of a man is in the stride he walks."
A bit confused by the floor count in that post, I thought all the standard floors had been poured but they're saying there's still 2 to go? They're already onto the steel.https://www.facebook.com/StantecInc/...53778231330108
It’s almost time for our Edmonton teams to move into our new Company headquarters, the Stantec Tower! Yesterday, signage from our Bell Tower office came down, in the shadow of our future home. It’s hard to believe that employees will be moving in a few short months! For those interested in a construction update – as of today, the 65th floor has been poured (with 2 typical floors and a two storey mechanical room to go) and the Tower is standing at 230 metres tall - reaching our maximum height of 251 metres at the end of 2018!
https://twitter.com/Stantec/status/1025110261714173957
Stantec @Stantec
In a few months, our Edmonton team will begin moving into the Stantec Tower! Yesterday, signage from one of our offices came down, across from our future home. The 65th floor has been poured (with 2 + to go) and it’s 230 metres tall. Max height will be reached at the end of 2018!
“You have to dream big. If we want to be a little city, we dream small. If we want to be a big city, we dream big, and this is a big idea.” - Mayor Stephen Mandel, 02/22/2012
Building Trades posted a bunch of pics on Facebook from the top:
https://www.facebook.com/BuildingTra...71735709676420
"For every complex problem there is an answer that is clear, simple, and wrong"
That's a great photo. Almost a modern classic.
Incredible shot.
WOW! Wish i could be up there with them.
" The strength of a man is in the stride he walks."
Such a cool shot, new perspective on Edmonton!
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man, I get the heebies just from that pic...
I am in no way entitled to your opinion...
incredible how us beings so small can build things so large, awesome pic.Building Trades posted a bunch of pics on Facebook from the top:
https://www.facebook.com/BuildingTra...71735709676420
We build ourselves - people kind are a remarkable species.incredible how us beings so small can build things so large, awesome pic.Building Trades posted a bunch of pics on Facebook from the top:
https://www.facebook.com/BuildingTra...71735709676420
It's like the old Empire State Building construction.
"Talk minus action equals zero." - Joe Keithley, D. O. A.
But only 2/3rd the size.
"The tower, when finished this Fall, will be 66 stories (251 m in height)." Not the 69 stated in this threads header.
https://www.facebook.com/BuildingTra...71735709676420
There are 5 photos.
Yeah, no. It's 69.
Wait a minute. Are they wearing safety harnesses? Pussies ...
yeah **** osha and **** wanting to come home aliveYeah, no. It's 69.
Wait a minute. Are they wearing safety harnesses? Pussies ...
You should go over and correct Stantec's site then:Yeah, no. It's 69.
https://www.stantec.com/en/about-us/...llest-buildinga total of 251 metres (823 feet). Once completed, it will stand at 66 storeys
The caveat, of course is that 67, 68, and 69 are mechanical floors, but that's not defined as the usable space of a building. Probably just better off sticking to height.
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"For every complex problem there is an answer that is clear, simple, and wrong"
Out of curiosity, does Vancouver have height restrictions? It's curious so few of the really tall buildings in Canada are there.
"For every complex problem there is an answer that is clear, simple, and wrong"
First, what is "osha?"yeah **** osha and **** wanting to come home aliveYeah, no. It's 69.
Wait a minute. Are they wearing safety harnesses? Pussies ...
Secondly,OSSA has nothing to do with harness. OSSA is a standard protocol practice that was implemented by four Oilsand companies for their standards whch was adopted by every other developnent in the Oilsands.
Final, the harness is due to the construction bible known as OH&S that we have to adhere to unless we want a hefty fine or jail if something happen,; or, we're caught in person for violating any construction law. For harness, it is mandatory at 11" or higher. However, all major construction projects appear to have adopted OSSA's standard when working at height which is 6" or higher. They're are not pussies; they just want to hug their wives and kids, and one can't do that if they're dead.
" The strength of a man is in the stride he walks."
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Occupational_Safety_and_Health_AdministrationFirst, what is "osha?"yeah **** osha and **** wanting to come home aliveYeah, no. It's 69.
Wait a minute. Are they wearing safety harnesses? Pussies ...
Secondly,OSSA has nothing to do with harness. OSSA is a standard protocol practice that was implemented by four Oilsand companies for their standards whch was adopted by every other developnent in the Oilsands.
Final, the harness is due to the construction bible known as OH&S that we have to adhere to unless we want a hefty fine or jail if something happen,; or, we're caught in person for violating any construction law. For harness, it is mandatory at 11" or higher. However, all major construction projects appear to have adopted OSSA's standard when working at height which is 6" or higher. They're are not pussies; they just want to hug their wives and kids, and one can't do that if they're dead.
https://www.reddit.com/r/OSHA/
Yes, Vancouver has height restrictions due to view cones.
https://vancouver.ca/home-property-d...ers-views.aspx
Edmonton is a very exciting place to be right now.
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