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May 2013
Only 2 Weeks to Go for Standard London Conference Registration
Only two weeks remain to secure standard registration rates for the CTBUH International Conference, “Height and Heritage,” 11-13 June, at the Brewery, London. |
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May 2013
World Architecture News Interviews Conference Speakers
Fifteen architects, engineers, and industry experts, set to speak at the CTBUH Conference in London 11-13 June, talk to World Architecture News about building tall. |
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May 2013
Newly Formed CTBUH Canada Chapter Holds First Event
The first event organized by the new CTBUH Canada Chapter in Toronto drew more than 65 participants from across the tall building community. The event centered around a presentation entitled “Canada and the Global Movements in Tall: Trends, Drivers and Challenges” from Executive Director Antony Wood.
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May 2013
Join the San Francisco Committee's Inaugural Event
Please join the CTBUH Local Committee for the San Francisco inaugural event featuring an expert panel on the future of the SOMA district. |
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May 2013
London Conference to Host Launch of Two CTBUH Books
The CTBUH Tall Buildings Reference Book and CTBUH Wind Tunnel Testing Technical Guide will be launched during a special breakfast session on Day 2 of the CTBUH London Conference June 12th, with Taylor & Francis Publishers, and the kind sponsorship of RWDI. |
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May 2013
CTBUH Journal Issue II to Focus on Europe
In coordination with the Council on Tall Buildings’ London Conference 11-12 June, the next edition of the CTBUH Journal reflects the growing global reach of the Council and the rapid pace of tall construction in Europe. |
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April 2013
Shanghai Tower: Creating The World’s Second Tallest Building
The CTBUH Young Professionals Committee is pleased to announce a multidisciplinary presentation on the Shanghai Tower’s design and construction process at the Chicago Architecture Foundation on May 22, 5:30-9:00pm. |
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April 2013
CTBUH Videos Now on YouKu
The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat is pleased to develop a presence on YouKu, China’s most popular video service. |
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April 2013
Photos Released of China's Future Tallest
The Shanghai Tower, which is still under construction, reached 501 meters April 11, surpassing the neighboring Jin Mao Building and the World Financial Center. The structure is now China's second-tallest, and will be the tallest upon completion in 2014. |
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April 2013
Willis Group Confirmed for London Conference
Rounding out the roster of substantial owner-developers involved in the London Conference, Willis Group has confirmed its sponsorship of the event, kindly sponsoring the opening breakfast on June 11. In addition, Carmine Bilardello, Senior VP of Willis Group, will be a keynote speaker. |
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April 2013
Canada and the Global Movements in Tall: Trends, Drivers, Challenges
The CTBUH Canada Chapter announces its inaugural event, a breakfast meeting to be held Thursday May 2nd, from 8:00 am to 9:30 am, at the University of Toronto Faculty Club, 41 Willcocks St., Toronto. |
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April 2013
Diverse Research Proposals Received from 12 Countries
The CTBUH’s second research seed funding initiative has generated 40 proposals from around the world. The seed funding initiative, sponsored by ARUP, will award $20,000 to help a research team develop a relevant research idea and attract more funding.
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April 2013
CTBUH Best Tall Building Awards: April 30th Deadline Approaching
There are now only three weeks to go before the submission deadline for the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat's 12th Annual Awards program. Submit your tall building projects for consideration for one of the Council’s Best Tall Building awards. |
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April 2013
CTBUH Researchers, Clark Construction Meet
The CTBUH research team met with Senior Project Manager Chris Phares of Clark Construction Group to discuss details the Life Cycle Assessment of Tall Building Structural Systems research project funded by ArcelorMittal. |
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April 2013
400 Registered So Far for London Conference: See Who's Attending
With two months to go to the event itself, almost 400 people from 29 countries are already registered for the Conference. The London Conference promises to be one of the most significant events in the Council’s 44-year history. |
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April 2013
CTBUH Awards Jury Announced
The CTBUH Awards Jury, chaired by Jeanne Gang, has been announced. Submissions for the 12th Annual Awards are due by April 30, 2013. |
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April 2013
Annual InfoArchive 2012 Released
The 2012 edition of CTBUH's annual InfoArchive, the compendium of tall building-related articles from around the globe, is now released. |
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March 2013
London Conference Program Released
For the first time, see the list of speakers and events in the London Conference program, including social events at The Gherkin, The Shard and the Royal Courts of Justice. |
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March 2013
YPC Holds Student Workshop on Coast at Lakeshore East
The Young Professionals Committee hosted its first student workshop at the University of Illinois at Chicago on the Coast at Lakeshore East, covering the design and construction of the newest tower on Chicago's waterfront. |
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March 2013
Journal 2013 Issue I Now Published
The first journal issue of the year is now available, with papers on Kingdom Tower, Skyscraper Reborn in Venezuela, Vertical Universities, Fire Safety in Hong Kong, The Year in Numbers, and more. |
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March 2013
CTBUH Trustees Meet in Chicago to Discuss Council's Future
The board of trustees of the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat held its annual meeting at the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago on March 4. As a first order of business, the board welcomed three new trustees.
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March 2013
CTBUH Research Seed Funding Opportunity Deadline Nearing
The deadline is fast-approaching for the CTBUH's 2013 International Research Seed Funding initiative, which will award $20,000 for an early-stage research project. Applications are due to the CTBUH by March 31. |
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March 2013
Young Professionals Committee Hosts Student Workshop
The workshop will include a presentation on the design and construction of The Coast at Lakeshore East and afterward Young Professionals Committee members will stick around to mingle with students and answer any questions on studio projects, the job market, and possible future presentation topics. |
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March 2013
CTBUH Meets with ArcelorMittal Research Office
The CTBUH visited ArcelorMittal’s research offices to make progress on the research project “A Whole Life Cycle Assessment of the Sustainable Aspects of Structural Systems in Tall Buildings,” funded by ArcelorMittal.
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March 2013
Commemorating W. Gene Corley, Structural Engineering Giant
The Council was saddened to hear Dr. W. Gene Corley, long standing contributor to CTBUH and CTBUH leader, passed away on March 1, 2013 at the age of 77.
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March 2013
Call for Awards; Best Tall Buildings, Innovation Award & "10 Year Award"
Submissions for the 12th Annual Awards are now being accepted, including the new "10 Year Award," with a submission deadline of April 30, 2013.
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March 2013
Titans of UK Construction Confirmed for London Conference
UK construction giants Laing O'Rourke, Brookfield Multiplex and Skanska will present at the 2013 London Conference. The complete list of speakers confirmed so far can be found here.
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March 2013
Roadmap on the Future Research Needs of Tall Buildings Survey Two
Second survey launched on Evaluation and Ranking of Tall Building Research. The “Roadmap on the Future Research Needs of Tall Buildings” is an initiative led by the CTBUH, CIB and UNESCO to identify topics that deserve priority research activities in the field of tall buildings.
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February 2013
China Broad Chairman Zhang Yue to Present Plans on “Sky City”
After capturing the imagination of the world with the time lapse video of their 30-story pre-fabricated tower being erected in 15 days, the China Broad Group are now planning the next "World's Tallest”; the 838m pre-fabricated “Sky City.”
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February 2013
CTBUH Seeking Contributors for Façade Access Technical Guide
The CTBUH is pleased to announce the next addition to its recent Technical Guide series, Façade Access and Maintenance in High-Rise Buildings, which will serve as the first major industry reference on the topic.
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February 2013
CTBUH Launches YouTube Channel
On the newly launched CTBUH YouTube channel, view videos and playlists from the Council's extensive library of interviews and event coverage, including the recent Awards Symposium and the Shanghai Congress
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February 2013
Latest work from Nottingham
The three recent design studios from the University of Nottingham look at environmentally friendly towers in Abu Dhabi, London, New York and Singapore in 25 new projects
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February 2013
Finch, Murray, Tavernor & Thurley Confirmed for London Conference Debate
Longtime architectural and urban commentator Paul Finch has confirmed to chair a panel of prominent experts during the CTBUH 2013 London Conference focused on the event’s central theme – the challenges of developing tall buildings in historic cities.
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February 2013
Young Professionals Student Workshop on Vertical University
The Young Professionals Committee hosted a student workshop at the Illinois Institute of Technology on Roosevelt Tower, covering the architecture, structure and construction of the vertical university in downtown Chicago. The presentation was led by members of the design and construction team.
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February 2013
CTBUH Confirms Three New Trustees
The CTBUH has confirmed the next generation of industry leaders to join its Board of Trustees; the group that oversees and directs the Council’s strategy. The three new trustees are: Cathy Yang of the Taipei Financial Center Corporation, Craig Gibbons of Arup and David Malott of Kohn Pedersen Fox.
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January 2013
Key Stakeholders Meet to Launch Life Cycle Research Project
The Structural Engineering Peer Review Panel for the ArcelorMittal funded “A Whole Life Cycle Assessment of the Sustainable Aspects of Structural Systems in Tall Buildings” research project met in Chicago for the first time to discuss the project in detail and agree to a framework for the research.
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January 2013
Thornton Tomasetti Promotes CTBUH Outrigger Guide
Thornton Tomasetti celebrates CTBUH's recently published "Outrigger Design for High-rise Buildings" as an indispensible tool for tall building design. Engineers at the company were deeply involved in creating the guide, providing information from their previous work on supertalls.
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January 2013
CTBUH Seeks Three New Staff, including new China Office Director
In line with recent significant growth, the Council is looking to make the following appointments, in conjunction with the prestigious College of Architecture at the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), Chicago: International Operations Director, CTBUH Editor and Web Developer |
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January 2013
Qatar Chapter Meeting Focuses on Facades
More than 50 people gathered for 2013's first regional meeting of the Qatar Chapter of the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat in Doha. The event was held at Mövenpick Tower & Suites and sponsored by Gartner Steel and Glass GmbH, one of the world's largest fabricators and erectors of façades.
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January 2013
Young Professionals Committee Hosts Student Workshop
The workshop will include a presentation on the design and construction of Roosevelt Tower, and afterward Young Professionals Committee members will stick around to mingle with students and answer any questions on studio projects, the job market, or working in the industry. |
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January 2013
London Conference Thames Boat Tour Hosted by Peter Rees
A unique opportunity to view London’s tall buildings and historical landmarks, from the River Thames, which has acted as a catalyst for London’s phenomenal growth over the last 500 years. |
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January 2013
New Monthly Video Series
Each month the CTBUH spotlights a short video featuring leaders in the tall building industry addressing key questions related to the field. |
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January 2013
Dessau Institute of Architecture Design Studios
The recent design studios, S(pace)maker and Tu(r)ning29, from the Dessau Institute of Architecture (DIA) look at revitalizing two existing tall structures with new life. |
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January 2013
CTBUH 2012 Review Excites Extensive Media Coverage
The international media was quick to pick up on the CTBUH’s newly-published Year in Review: Tall Trends of 2012, including the fact that the number of global tall building completions failed to increase for the first time in six years. Delays pushed many completion dates into 2013, when the completions are expected to rise again. |
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January 2013
Conference Early Bird Deadline Looming
Act now to take advantage of special low rates for the London 2013 Conference. The early bird deals end January 25, 2013! Click here to see the latest list of speakers. |
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January 2013
Global Tall Building Completions Drop, But Uptick Expected in 2013
For the first time in six years the number of tall buildings completed annually around the world declined in 2012, as the effects of the 2008/2009 global financial crisis became evident in tall building construction in many Western countries. Sixty-six buildings taller than 200 meters were completed during 2012, the third most in history. |
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January 2013
CTBUH 2013 International Research Seed Funding
The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat is pleased to announce the "Call for Proposals" for its 2013 International Research Seed Funding initiative – culminating with an award of US$20,000 to be recognized at the CTBUH International Conference to be held in London, UK from June 11-13, 2013. |
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January 2013
Executive Director Visits University of Nottingham to Accredit Masters
The University of Nottingham welcomed Executive Director Antony Wood to meet the students, view their latest work and to discuss the development of the Masters Course in Sustainable Tall Buildings. |
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January 2013
Interviews from 2012 Awards Event Online
Ten leading experts sat down for interviews during the recent CTBUH Awards Symposium, Ceremony & Dinner to discuss the latest industry trends. |
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