# Towering Building Block Structures This Structure is Now the Tallest LEGO Tower in the World By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2013-08-24 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tallest-lego-tower References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/worlds-tallest-lego-tower-built-by-delaware-students/) & [lego.gizmodo](http://lego.gizmodo.com/breaking-delaware-students-have-just-built-the-worlds-1168214615) A group of high school students from Delaware have put together the tallest [LEGO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/megasize-roxie) tower, which soars 112' above the ground. Officially, The Guinness Book of [World Records](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/codiagnostics) has recognized this structure and deemed it worthy of the title. Previously the title for the largest freestanding LEGO tower measured 106' and was constructed in Prague. The project by the students of [John Dickinson High School](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universe-map) required students and the community to work together. Donations poured in from the community and building the actual tower itself is a feat that could not be accomplished by any single student on their own. The 500,000 building block-made tower was a great team-building exercise for these high school students. The tower has distinctive patterning, showing where each student made their mark on setting this new world record. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/worlds-tallest-lego-tower-built-by-delaware-students/), [lego.gizmodo](http://lego.gizmodo.com/breaking-delaware-students-have-just-built-the-worlds-1168214615) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [World News](https://www.trendhunter.com/worldnews) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Building Block Structures:** The development of innovative construction techniques using building blocks could revolutionize the construction industry. - **Team-building Exercises:** The popularity of team-building exercises like building tall structures with LEGO blocks is growing among businesses and organizations. - **Community Collaboration:** The success of the high school students' LEGO tower highlights the potential for collaborative projects between schools, businesses, and communities. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Construction:** The construction industry could explore the use of building blocks as an alternative construction material or method. - **Team-building:** The team-building industry could incorporate building activities like LEGO towers as unique and engaging exercises for companies and organizations. - **Education:** Schools and educational institutions could integrate collaborative projects like building LEGO towers to promote teamwork and practical problem-solving skills. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [30-Foot Tall Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/megasize-roxie.md) - [Intricate Technical Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liebherr-crawler.md) - [Detailed Superhero Building Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-marvel-avengers-tower.md) - [Building Block Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-tower-chess-set.md) - [Historical Architecture Game Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-notre-dame-set.md) - [Sci-Fi Tower-Inspired Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baraddr.md) - [Sci-Fi Large-Scale Block Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ucs-death-star.md) - [Medieval Building Block Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lion-knights-castle.md) - [Building Block Tiny Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-tiny-house.md)