Indonesia Soars to New Heights

Indonesia Soars to New Heights Jakarta, Indonesia - In the midst of construction of the world's first net-zero energy skyscraper, Axis Capital Group gives all out support for the contiued growth of Indones ia's construction indus try that has encouraged local equipment production in the country. According to completed 3 skyscrapers last year and has placed 4th in the world along with US, CBC News, Indonesia Japan and Canada. China continues to be 1st though, since it has built 58 buildings. In January, 2014, the start of construction for Pertamina Energy Tower in Jakarta, Indonesia has caus ed a lot of stir in not only to the experts in the industry but also to the greater public. It was not only for its 99-s torey height that the tower has dis tinguished itself from other skyscrapers but it will also be the first tower to generate its own power. The top of the building, the funel captures wind, sucks it inside and speed it up to run a series of vertical wind turbines. Other buildings on the new campus will be covered in solar panels. When it's finished in 2019, 20, 000 people are expected to work there and it will serve as the headquarters for Petramina, the national energy company. International des ign teams have also collaborated on developer competition to build Peruri 88 in Downtown Jakarta. The creation of the chic and modern style of what seems to be different buildings piled on top of each other is said to be the new landmark icon for the people in Jakarta. Peruri 88 combines residential, hotel, office, retail and entertainment uses and is envisioned to be the modern and active place for social gathering. Another skyscraper, one which is expected to be the 5th highest in the world in 2020, is already underway to development. Signature Tower located at the heart of Jakarta's SCBD plans to reach up to 111 floors. The construction will start in 2015. Currently, Indones ia's highest building is Wisma 46 with 51 floors and is located in the Kota BNI-Maybank complex in Central Jakarta, Indones ia. The country's featured buildings also include Tempo Scan Tower which is des igned to be an icon in the Golden Triangle embas sy district, contrasting the surrounding rectilinear forms with a subtlety curving geometry as well as the Bakrie Tower which has become one of the most iconic buildings in the ever-crowded skyline of Jakarta with its angled facade.