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  • Afghanistan
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  • Antigua Barbuda
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  • Tanzania
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“Tall” Tales

Reshaping city skylines

Looking up at several skyscrapers

“Tall” Tales

Reshaping city skylines

50th Anniversary of silicone structural glazing

Helping design skyscrapers for tomorrow with safe, energy-efficient technologies

Developers and architects of urban skyscrapers are constantly challenged as they push the envelope to create taller, more aesthetically pleasing buildings while ensuring their projects are cost-effective, safe, flexible, energy efficient. That’s quite a tall order, but one that Dow can help become a reality. With a broad portfolio of building solutions and more than seven decades of experience, Dow’s innovative technology has helped architects bring creative designs to life – and transform city skylines across the world.

Working together we can help you: 

Discover the key role that Dow technologies played in the construction of 70 percent of the world’s 20 tallest buildings, including Burj Khalifa in Dubai, Shanghai Tower in Shanghai and One World Trade Center in New York. “Tall” Tales speaks to the stories behind these influential tall buildings – including the innovative Dow technologies that made them possible and how these innovations are enabling more beautiful cites. 

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Video: “Tall” Tales - 7 Decades of Transforming City Skylines

Building & Infrastructure: See how Dow has enabled iconic and innovative designs in some of the world’s tallest buildings

Trusted industry partner

We have been working with industry partners for decades to develop industry standards and quality control guidelines that improve safety and sustainability in high-rise designs. As a supporting member of the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH), Dow is sharing our expertise on materials, products and systems with fellow members to help the organization explore new design concepts and disseminate best design practices to positively impact future cities.

Key Dow technologies

Since the 1960’s, Dow’s innovative technology has helped architects bring their creative imaginations to life, with skyscrapers and other tall buildings that are not only strong and sustainable, but also beautiful.

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DOWSIL™ Silicone Structural Glazing (SSG) Sealants

Learn how DOWSIL™ SSG sealants are designed to accommodate movement and transfer wind loads from the glass to the building framework, providing long-term structural capability with an expected lifespan exceeding 50 years.

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DOWSIL™ Silicone Weatherproofing Sealants

Explore the benefits of DOWSIL™ Silicone Weatherproofing Sealants for extreme weather conditions or temperature fluctuations. 

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DOWSIL™ Insulating Glass Sealants

Discover how DOWSIL™ Insulating Glass Sealants enable economical joint sizes in highly demanding insulating glass applications such as high wind in tall buildings, hurricane loads, cold-bent glass or high-impact loads such as bomb blasts.

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