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.

CTBUH Announces Addition to Height Criteria

20 Dec 2022

The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) recently announced an addition to its height criteria, clarifying the definition of an “entrance predominantly above existing or pre-existing grade” for buildings that sit on “significant podiums.”

CTBUH Sri Lanka Presents: Colombo Forum 2022

15 Dec 2022, Colombo

The Colombo Forum 2022 will feature two key-note presentations, 'The Global Trends Towards Net Zero Tall Buildings' and 'Managing Project Risks in a Critical Economic Environment' and the launching of a Tall Building Guideline for Sri Lanka. The key-note lectures will be delivered by Prof. Priyan Mendis, Department of Infrastructure Engineering and Dr. Paulo Vaz-Serra, Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning, University of Melbourne.

CTBUH Hong Kong International Conference 2022

9 Dec 2022, Hong Kong

CTBUH Hong Kong Chapter presents the 2022 International Conference addressing the topics of climate change, decarbonization, resilience, and sustainability.

CTBUH India at ISEE: Challenges in a Mixed Use Building

1 Dec 2022, Mumbai

CTBUH India led a panel discussion at the International Sourcing Exposition for Elevators & Escalators (ISEE) titled “Challenges in a Mixed Use Building”. Moderator Girish Dravid introduced CTBUH to the audience and presented the various activities of the Indian Chapter.

CTBUH UK FLC Presents: Newfoundland and One Park Drive Building Tour

30 Nov 2022, London

Please join the CTBUH UK Future Leaders Committee for the Canary Wharf leg of the building tours for 22/23 event calendar!

CTBUH UK Future Leaders Presents Reuse & Adaptability: Are We Doing Enough?

23 Nov 2022, London

Join the UK CTBUH Chapter and Future leaders committee for a panel session and debate on building reuse and adaptability.

CTBUH Canada Presents Pathway to Net-Zero: What’s Next?

22 Nov 2022, Toronto

The CTBUH Canada Chapter is excited to announce its next event - a presentation on The Pathway to Net-Zero: What's Next? Join us for a deep dive into sustainability trends.

CTBUH Australia Chapter Presents: Design Excellence Series | Atlassian Central

22 Nov 2022, Sydney

CTBUH Sydney invites you to come and share in the next episode of our Design Excellence series for Atlassian Central.

CTBUH Turkey Presents: Design & Construction in Tall Buildings

22 Nov 2022, Istanbul

Explore the projects, design and construction techniques, technologies, and approaches used for constructing tall buildings.

CTBUH Indonesia Presents: Jakarta After Capital City

19 Nov 2022, Jakarta

CTBUH Indonesia led a discussion with Jakarta Property Institute, Government of Jakarta - Environmental Department and Center for Urban Design Studies on the future of Jakarta after the capital city moved to Nusantara, Indonesia's new capital city.

CTBUH France Chapter Presents Timber Industry Insurance: Where Are We?

18 Nov 2022, Paris

Hosted by the Mutuelle des Architectes MAF, the CTBUH French Chapter is pleased to invite you to an in-person and virtual discussion on comparative insurance practices relating to timberdesign and construction.

CTBUH 2022 International Conference

9-12 Nov 2022, Chicago

The CTBUH 2022 International Conference theme this year is "Tall Excellence: Seeking the Ideal in Vertical Urbanism," integrating the 2022 CTBUH Awards Program, and the establishment of a global accreditation and certification program.

Industry Leaders Discuss the Future of Tall Buildings and CTBUH

8 Nov 2022

At the 2022 International Conference in Chicago, CTBUH Assembly Chairs and Vice-chairs, the expanded Advisory Group, Board of Trustees members, and regional representatives all met to discuss what they want out of the tall building industry and the CTBUH organization in the next two years.

CTBUH UK FLC Presents: 8 Bishopsgate Building Tour hosted by Lendlease

2 Nov 2022, London

Please join the CTBUH UK Future Leaders Committee for our first ‘live’ building tour of the 2022/2023 programme. Main Contractor, Lendlease will lead the tour of 8 Bishopsgate which will include a brief presentation on the scheme and opportunity to see inside the scheme in its final few months of construction.

CTBUH 2022 Global Walking Tour: Shanghai

21 Oct 2022, Shanghai

The Global Walking Tours have been held since 2014 to celebrate urban habitat aspects that make cities great. This year's theme is Height and Heritage, visiting tall buildings incorporating or within heritage contexts.