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 Steel-Timber Research Trip in Sweden & Finland

23 Jun 2023

From 9-16 May 2023, members of the team executing the Future Potential of Steel-Timber Hybrid Buildings research project traveled to Sweden and Finland to engage directly with stakeholders of key steel-timber hybrid high-rise projects, and to promote the research at a prominent timber industry conference.

CTBUH Turkey FLC Presents: Sustainable Design

21 Jun 2023, Ankara

Join the CTBUH Turkey Future Leaders Committee at Atak Engineering for their first event in Ankara, a panel discussion on sustainable design.

CTBUH Chicago Chapter Presents: Site Tour - 1000 M

15 Jun 2023, Chicago

Join the CTBUH Chicago Chapter for a hard-hat site tour of 1000 M, a new luxury apartment tower in South Loop, Chicago.

CTBUH NYC Presents: The Spiral, 66 Hudson Yards

15 Jun 2023, New York City

Join the CTBUH New York City Chapter for a networking reception and project presentation of The Spiral, 66 Hudson Yard.

CTBUH President Returns to China, Speaking in Four Cities and Sitting on International Design Competition Jury

14 Jun 2023

In early June 2023, CTBUH President Dr. Antony Wood and CTBUH Asia Regional Director Dr. Peng Du traveled to China and spoke at events in four cities: Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Wuxi, and Shanghai. At each event, the CTBUH mission and upcoming CTBUH conferences in Asia were introduced, and Wood gave a presentation on "10 Principles for a New High Rise Architecture."

CTBUH UK Future Leaders Presents: An Evening of Networking on the Southbank

13 Jun 2023, London

Join the CTBUH Future Leaders Committee for a networking event on the Southbank overlooking the London City, the Thames and Tate Modern. The FLC have booked an area of the Founders Arms from 6.30pm on 13th June for networking with other members of the future leader community.

CTBUH President Antony Wood sits on Jury for the Wanshan Lake Eco-Tech City International Design Competition

9 Jun 2023

On 9 June 2023, CTBUH President Antony Wood sat on the jury panel for the Wanshan Lake Eco-Tech City International Design Competition in Wuxi, as part of his 10-day trip across four cities in China.

CTBUH Hong Kong Presents: Dr. Antony Wood on "10 Principles for a New High-Rise Vernacular"

5 Jun 2023, Hong Kong

Join CTBUH President Dr. Antony Wood and CTBUH Asia Regional Director Dr. Peng Du at the CTBUH HK Chapter event on the evening of 5 June, 2023. During the event, Dr. Antony Wood will present on exemplar projects being designed and completed around the world (“10 Principles for a New High Rise Architecture”), as well as how the Council can bring value to HK building developers and professionals.

CTBUH 2023 Award of Excellence Winners Announced

31 May 2023

We are pleased to share this year's Award of Excellence winners. Awardees will present in front of a jury at the international conference in Singapore to compete for best in category.

CTBUH Canada Presents: Accelerated Delivery of Multi-Storey Residential Buildings

31 May 2023, Toronto

Join the CTBUH Canada Chapter for a networking breakfast and panel discussion on the currently under construction, Kingsley Square Condominium in Newmarket. This program is for designers, developers and contractors who build multi-storey residential buildings.

CTBUH 2023 Americas Conference Summary Report

30 May 2023, Seattle

A summary reporting of the inaugural CTBUH 2023 Americas Conference, “Green(er) Capital: Investing in a Sustainable Urban Future” held in Seattle from 11-12 May.

CTBUH Continues Growth: New Assemblies Announced

17 May 2023

The Council is launching three new assemblies in 2023: the Assembly of Smart Technologies, the Assembly of Tenants, and the Assembly of Visual Artists.

2022 CTBUH International Student Tall Building Design Competition Winners Announced

16 May 2023

Winners were announced today for the 11th International Student Tall Building Design Competition, which focused on multi-storied buildings sited within the United States that maximize the use and expression of mass timber.

CTBUH 2023 Americas Conference

11-12 May 2023, Seattle

The inaugural Americas Regional Conference, “Green(er) Capital: Investing in a Sustainable, Urban Future” will bring together leaders and CTBUH members in the region for a full day of conference sessions and an evening networking reception on Thursday 11 May, followed by morning off-site tours on Friday 12 May.

CTBUH Australia Presents: Tall Timber—36 Wellington Street Site Tour

11 May 2023, Melbourne

As the use of timber in buildings becomes more prevalent, the Melbourne Committee of CTBUH Australia is pleased to offer a site tour of 36 Wellington Street, Collingwood.