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.
Research, Academic & Postgraduate Working Group Meeting
The third meeting of the CTBUH Research, Academic & Postgraduate Working Group was held in New York City on April 4. The meeting was hosted by Skidmore, Owings and Merrill.
World Trade Center Tour Report
Almost ten years after the destruction of the twin towers, we can now see that the reconstruction of the World Trade Center site is in full swing.
New York by Gehry Tour Report
New York City’s latest addition to the downtown skyline is a 76-story tall residential tower which, as the name suggest, has been named after the architect.
Korean Supertall Technologies Research Project
The Council has secured research project funding from Korea as part of the establishment of its new research division.
Chinese Monthly Tall Building Newsletter Launched
The monthly CTBUH Tall Building Newsletter is translated into Chinese and distributed in the early part of each month.
CTBUH Presents at Suzhou Elevator Expo
CTBUH Communications Manager Jan Klerks presented on Global Tall Buildings Trends as part of the Expo Trade Fair.
Qatar Chapter Hosts March Meeting
Held at The Oyster, the information center for the Pearl-Qatar, this fourth meeting of the Qatar Chapter had 58 guests in attendance.
The Frozen Han: Wintry Seoul
CTBUH Executive Director Antony Wood and 12 advanced architectural students from the Illinois Institute of Technology visit Seoul to work on a hypothetical tall building design project.
Shard London Bridge Visit
While in London, CTBUH’s Jan Klerks took the opportunity to visit the city's future tallest building; the Shard London Bridge, currently rising next to London Bridge Station.
New Country Representatives
As 2011 begins, the Council is pleased to announce the extension of its global network with the addition of three new Country Representatives.
Jewelers Building Tour
The CTBUH participated in an exciting tour of Chicago's historic Jewelers Building situated along the Chicago River.
Research Roadmap Collaboration
CIB, CTBUH and UNESCO are pleased to announce the formation of an international working group to deliver a ‘Roadmap’ on the research needs of buildings.
One Nation Under Construction
CTBUH's Executive Director Antony Wood and others discuss Chicago's John Hancock Center, measuring tall, and other tall subjects.
Another Successful Qatar Meeting
The latest meeting featured the Musheireb project which, though not tall, presents a unique reorganization of urban density in a Middle Eastern context.
CTBUH Running Up the Willis Tower
CTBUH staff braved the chance to climb up all of the 2,109 stairs to the 103rd floor of Chicago Willis (formerly Sears) Tower.
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