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 Philadelphia Chapter Cocktail Reception at West Tower/Avira at Schuylkill Yards
Join the CTBUH Philadelphia Chapter for their first event of 2024, a networking reception and design briefing hosted by Paul Commito, Senior Vice President of Development at Brandywine Realty Trust.
CTBUH NYC Chapter Presents: Winter Social
This event is now Sold Out. Save the date and join the CTBUH NYC Chapter for their first social event of the year! Enjoy a networking opportunity and learn more about the initiatives planned for 2024.
REFRAMED: The Future of Cities in Wood
On view through October 2023, "REFRAMED: The Future of Cities in Wood" tells the story of building with mass timber and features architectural models of mass timber projects from around the world, from public spaces to office buildings and adaptive reuse to new construction. REFRAMED is co-curated by the Chicago Architecture Center and the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat and presented by the Softwood Lumber Board.
CTBUH Sri Lanka Presents: Colombo Forum 2023
The CTBUH Sri Lankan Chapter hosted the annual Colombo Forum, led by Mr. Shiromal Fernando.
Tall Timber, A Revolution in the Building Industry
Join CTBUH at the Nineteenth Century Charitable Association for their enrichment series featuring CTBUH Director of Research and Thought Leadership, Daniel Safarik. Free and open to the public. Zoom attendance is also available at link in the description.
CTBUH UK Chapter Presents: End of Year Celebration & 2024 'New or Renew' Conference Launch
The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat invites you to join them at the NLA London Centre on Thursday 7th December for a night full of festivities. Come and enjoy celebrating the end of 2023, and hear about exciting projects and initiatives in store for 2024. Spaces limited - RSVP by 27 November to secure your place!
2023 Fazlur R. Khan Distinguished Lecture Series
Lehigh University's Fazlur R. Khan Distinguished Lecture Series, co-sponsored by the Departments of Civil & Environmental Engineering and Art, Architecture & Design, honors Dr. Fazlur Rahman Khan's legacy of excellence in structural engineering and architecture.
CTBUH 2023 Asia Conference Summary
The first annual CTBUH 2023 Asia Conference, "The Future of High-Density Cities in Asia: Regenerative, Intelligent, and Human-Centric,” occurred in Hong Kong on 14-15 November and in Shenzhen on 16-17 November.
CTBUH UK Chapter Presents: How Tall is Tall in Timber in the UK? Challenges, Current Trends, and Future Prospects
Join cross industry experts as they delve into the potential for pushing the boundaries of sustainable timber buildings, draw insights from successful examples in other European markets and uncover the critical factors that impact the height limitations of timber buildings in the UK.
UK Chapter Hybrid Working Group Roundtable Summary
The UK Chapter Hybrid Working Group has summarized their findings from a 2023 Survey and roundtable discussion on the changing nature of the urban workspace to help inform developers, designers and other industry leaders in the challenges and opportunities of hybrid working.
CTBUH 2023 Regional Conferences
In tandem with the launch of three regional hubs across our entire network, regional conferences representing CTBUH Americas, CTBUH Europe, and CTBUH Asia will kick off this spring and serve as the primary annual gathering of these groups.
AIA Chicago | Book Talk and Tall Building Trivia
The final AIA Chicago Third Thursday event of 2023 will celebrate tall buildings and present the opportunity to learn from the designers who achieved such feats. Hear from Thomas Leslie, FAIA, author of Chicago Skyscrapers, 1934-1986: How Technology, Politics, Finance & Race Reshaped the City, and participate in lively rounds of tall building trivia with the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH).
CTBUH Germany Chapter Presents Tall & Safe: How we can protect our buildings from earthquakes and storms
Join the CTBUH Germany Chapter for a lecture on the dangers posed to tall buildings by wind loads and seismic vibrations, and examine planning and technical options that offer protection against these hazards.
Hope as Homebase: Engineering the Obama Presidential Center’s South Side Vision
Roark Frankel, Director of Planning & Construction at the Obama Foundation and Ben Sexton, Senior Project Engineer at Thornton Tomasetti for a lively conversation about the vision, engineering, and design of the Obama Presidential Center. Hosted by CTBUH Chicago at the Chicago Architecture Center, the event will be available virtually, while the in-person event will include networking and refreshments.
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