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.
Adapting Urban Density in the Age of Pandemics
CTBUH hosts an online webinar panel of global experts discussing the future of urban density given the recent, unprecedented challenges of COVID-19.
CTBUH India Presents: Post-Pandemic Urban Design
The CTBUH India Chapter hosts its first online event, which addresses post-pandemic urban design. Speakers investigate the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on the city of Mumbai, including addressing development as it impacts urban slums.
CTBUH Board of Trustees Welcomes Two New Members
Scott Duncan, Partner, SOM and Shonn Mills, Global Director—High-Rise, Ramboll Group have joined the CTBUH Board of Trustees, the organization’s highest-level decision-making body.
CTBUH Florida Presents: A Virtual Panel on Resilience in South Florida
CTBUH Florida hosts a virtual panel, which features experts addressing resilience in South Florida.
Tallest 20 in 2020 – Then and Now
In 2012, CTBUH published a research paper titled Tallest 20 in 2020: Era of the Megatall – The Projected World’s Tallest 20 Skyscrapers in the Year 2020. The CTBUH Research and Editorial teams reviewed the projections we made in 2012, the assumptions that guided them, and the roller-coaster reality of what has come hence.
A Personal Note from CTBUH Chairman Steve Watts
Note from CTBUH Chairman, while we are forced apart by the COVID-19 pandemic, we can still work together.
Council Releases CTBUH Journal 2020, Issue II
In this issue, review the dominant trends behind the 2020 Award of Excellence Winners, learn how the tall building industry is preparing for the new future of unmanned flying vehicles, and more!
CTBUH Canada FLC: Fire Dynamics in Timber Structures
The CTBUH Canada Future Leaders Committee is excited to announce its next event - a presentation on Fire Dynamics in Large Open Timber Structures given by Professor John Gales from York
CTBUH Chicago Presents: A Panel Discussion on Chicago Building Code Modernization
The CTBUH Chicago Chapter held for a panel discussion focused on the latest Chicago Building Code Modernization as it relates to high-rise building design.
CTBUH Scandinavia Future Leaders Committee Presents: Tall Timber: The Sustainable High Rise
The CTBUH Scandinavia Future Leaders Committee presents an engaging presentation on the newest, state-of-the-art tall timber buildings, and the innovations that have made them possible.
Council Releases CTBUH Journal 2020, Issue I
This issue features the 2019 Year in Review, showing how 2019 was another record year for supertall buildings. Check out the Tall Building 2020 Predictions, a case study on Tianjin CTF Finance Centre, and more.
CTBUH New York Chapter Happy Hour
The CTBUH New York Chapter kicks off 2020 with the first event of the year.
CTBUH Canada Presents: Vancouver High-Rise Design: Where We've Been & Where We're Going
CTBUH Canada in Vancouver presents renowned local architect James Cheng, as he reviews the city's tall building history and provides his thoughts on the future of area high-rise design.
CTBUH Scandinavia and UK Chapters Present: Scandinavia Invades London
The CTBUH Scandinavia and UK Chapters join for a special event, featuring both local and international speakers including CTBUH Chairman Steve Watts.
CTBUH Chicago FLC Office Tour Series: Gensler
Join the CTBUH Chicago Future Leaders Committee for a tour of Gensler's downtown Chicago office space! The afternoon event will feature a short presentation on Gensler's current work.
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