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.

Promotional Tour for Mumbai Conference

Dec 2009, Mumbai

Executive Director Antony Wood undertook a promotional tour of India for the Mumbai conference. The tour took in Mumbai, Bangalore and Pune.

CTBUH Changes Height Criteria / Burj Dubai Height Increases

17 Nov 2009, Chicago

CTBUH announced a change to its height criteria, as a reflection of recent developments with several supertall buildings.

Willis/Sears Tower Tour

29 Oct 2009, Chicago

Members of CTBUH staff had a unique opportunity to see the in and outs of the Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower) in Chicago.

2009 Chicago Conference: Evolution of the Skyscraper

22-23 Oct 2009, Chicago

Tall Buildings have enjoyed two decades of unprecedented development – built in greater number, height and geographical spread than at any time in history.

CTBUH 2009 Chicago Conference Platinum Sponsor

22-23 Oct 2009, Chicago

Tall Buildings have enjoyed two decades of unprecedented development. That position is now under threat from the twin challenges of global climate change and a severe recession.

CTBUH 2009 Chicago Conference Gold Sponsor

22-23 Oct 2009, Chicago

Tall Buildings have enjoyed two decades of unprecedented development. That position is now under threat from the twin challenges of global climate change and a severe recession.

CTBUH 2009 Chicago Conference Silver Sponsor

22-23 Oct 2009, Chicago

Tall Buildings have enjoyed two decades of unprecedented development. That position is now under threat from the twin challenges of global climate change and a severe recession.

Professor Sang Dae Kim new chairman of the CTBUH

23 Oct 2009, Chicago

During the 8th annual Awards Dinner, David Scott passed on the chairman’s gavel to chair-elect Sang Dae Kim of South Korea.

CTBUH 8th Annual Awards VIP Table Sponsor

22 Oct 2009, Chicago

The CTBUH 8th Annual awards ceremony and dinner was held immediately after the afternoon Symposium in nearby S.R. Crown Hall.

CTBUH 8th Annual Awards Executive Table Sponsor

22 Oct 2009, Chicago

The CTBUH 8th Annual awards ceremony and dinner was held immediately after the afternoon Symposium in nearby S.R. Crown Hall.

CTBUH 2009 Annual Leaders Meeting

21 Oct 2009, Chicago

Preceding the CTBUH 2009 Chicago Conference, 55 leaders within the CTBUH organization gathered to discuss current developments, progress on projects, and new ideas and initiatives.

CTBUH Presents Plaque to Trump Tower

21 Oct 2009, Chicago

CTBUH presented a plaque to The Trump Organization recognizing Trump Tower as the tallest all-concrete building in the world and the 7th tallest building in the world.

Aqua Tour

21 Oct 2009, Chicago

Close to 60 attendees of the 2009 CTBUH Chicago Conference began their conference experience with a two-hour technical tour of the recently completed Aqua Tower.

Blue Cross Blue Shield Building Tour

21 Oct 2009, Chicago

Attendees of the 2009 CTBUH Chicago Conference began their conference experience with a technical tour of the recent renovations to Blue Cross Blue Shield Tower.

John Hancock Center Tour

21 Oct 2009, Chicago

Attendees of the 2009 CTBUH Chicago Conference were lead by Brian Keaty through the entirety of Chicago's famous John Hancock Center.