In June 2013 the largest building in the world opened in Chengdu, China. The Century Global Center has an ice-skating rink, shopping mall, 14-screen IMAX theater, and an artificial beach.43 Some...

In June 2013 the largest building in the world opened in Chengdu, China. The Century Global Center has an ice-skating rink, shopping mall, 14-screen IMAX theater, and an artificial beach.43 Some researchers believe that as the economy improves, larger buildings are being constructed. A random sample of buildings from around the world with large floor space was obtained and the floor area (in million square feet) was measured for each.