CTBUH News
Starting with the most recent coverage, CTBUH News reports on the Council's initiatives and activities, including chapter, committee, and other leader activity; research project updates; data study outputs; publication launches; award announcements; signboard ceremonies; conference and event reports; and more.
TALL TIMBER: The Future of Cities in Wood
TALL TIMBER, a new exhibition curated by The Skyscraper Museum, focuses on Mass Timber high-rises, and is based, in part, on the exhibition REFRAMED. REFRAMED was co-curated by the Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) and the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat and presented by the Softwood Lumber Board at the CAC from April 25, 2023 through January 7, 2024.
TALL TIMBER: Bicoastal Beginnings and Where are We Now?
On Wednesday, April 24 at 6pm EDT, The Skyscraper Museum launches its "Mass Timber Semester" lecture series which brings together key voices in the Mass Timber movement to reflect on its short history, current condition, and promising future. RSVP to attend the in-person program to be held at the office of Arup, at 77 Water St. in lower Manhattan. This program will also be live streamed to the Museum's Youtube channel.
CTBUH Philadelphia Presents: Creating a Campus within the Urban Habitat
Join us for a keynote presentation by Pete Cramer, Vice President, Development at Wexford Science & Technology. This panel discussion will detail the thought process and steps taken to create a modern and inviting campus within the existing University City landscape. Principals from the key stakeholders will discuss the importance of integrating the existing community into these new developments.
Member Focus: WT
As we conclude our Member Appreciation Month, we feature WT Partnership (WT), a global firm providing independent cost management, quantity surveying, and other advisory services. With nearly 75 years of operational experience, their expertise extends across the building, construction, infrastructure, and defense sectors.
CTBUH 2024 Europe Conference
Mark your calendar and plan to join us for the CTBUH 2024 Europe Conference, "Future-Fit Cities: Safer, Adaptive Density in a Changing Era," 18 & 19 April, in Istanbul, to explore the obstacles and opportunities facing European cities today.
CTBUH Chicago at BuiltX
The EMDC program at Northwestern is hosting a fantastic free event in partnership with SLOAN on Green St. in Fulton Market on Thursday, April 18th. BuiltX is an idea forum and networking event designed for members of the built environment to gather, learn, share knowledge, and cultivate connections. The April 18th event features a conversation with Gordon Gill, followed by a reception with wine, beer, and appetizers.
Member Focus: Siderise
This week for our Member Appreciation Month, we are featuring Siderise, a leading manufacturer of passive fire, thermal, and acoustic solutions for the building envelope. They have been serving the construction market since 1972 and now operate from four major hubs: the United Kingdom and Ireland, the Middle East, India and Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America.
CTBUH New York City Chapter Presents: One Madison Avenue Tour and Lecture
Join the CTBUH NYC Chapter for a tour and panel discussion of One Madison Avenue a month ahead of its opening. This unique event will provide an in-depth look at one of the city's most anticipated developments, featuring insights from key industry leaders. Don't miss this opportunity to experience One Madison Ave up close and engage with the minds shaping its future.
Member Focus: SHoP Architects
In the second week of Member Appreciation Month we’re featuring SHoP Architects, a global thought leader in design.
CTBUH 2024 International Conference Launch Event in Spain
CTBUH Spain recently hosted an invigorating launch event for the upcoming CTBUH 2024 International Conference, "New or Renew: Addressing the Density Dilemma," 23–27 September, in London and Paris. 23.
Member Focus: Robert Bird Group
April commences with two momentous occasions: we celebrate the birthday (3 April) of Fazlur R. Khan, a renowned engineer and early CTBUH chair, and kickoff our Member Appreciation Month featuring our first weekly Member in Focus: Robert Bird Group (RBG). Founded in Australia in 1982, RBG has been a CTBUH member since 2014.
Grattacieli sulla Carta (Skyscrapers on Paper)
During March 2024, the Università Iuav di Venezia hosted in its library a captivating exhibition titled "Grattacieli sulla Carta (Skyscrapers on Paper)," a curated exhibition that showcased the past 15 years of skyscraper history through a collection of publications from the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH).
CTBUH UK FLC Presents: An Evening of Networking at Wagtail
Join the CTBUH Future Leaders Committee for a networking event at Wagtail. The FLC have booked an area of the Wagtail from 6.00pm on 28th March for networking with other members of the future leader community. Food and Beverages are self-funded for this free event.
CTBUH NYC Chapter Presents: Office to Residential Conversion Panel Discussion
Join the CTBUH New York City Chapter on March 27, 2024, at the offices of Thornton Tomasetti for an enlightening panel discussion on the conversion of office buildings to residential buildings.
CTBUH UK FLC Presents: 8 Bishopsgate, London's Most Sustainable Office Tower
Come check out 8 Bishopsgate, the most eco-friendly office building in London!
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