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 Research: Canada Grows Taller

Dec 2012

Twenty-six buildings taller than 150 meters have been built in Canada since 2005 and it added four buildings taller than 200 meters in 2012, the most ever in a single year.

CTBUH to Study the Life Cycle of Tall Building Structural Systems

14 Nov 2012, Chicago

ArcelorMittal has awarded a $300,000 research grant to the CTBUH to study and compare the full range of environmental effects assignable to structural systems in tall buildings.

Event Focuses on Combining Fire Safety and Sustainability

7-8 Nov 2012, Chicago

The CTBUH participated in a symposium to address the complex issues of integrating fire safety design with sustainability.

Costa Rica Group Discusses Sustainable Tall Buildings

25 Oct 2012, San José

Victor Montero, the new CTBUH City Representative for San Jose, Costa Rica organized a forum to discuss tall building design and the challenges of local urban development.

Awards Symposium Puts Spotlight on Achievement, Future

19 Oct 2012, Chicago

2012 CTBUH tall building award winners, finalists and lifetime achievement award winners were not attending the annual symposium to talk about record heights and flashy designs.

Doha Tower Named Best Tall Building Worldwide

19 Oct 2012, Chicago

Doha Tower was recognized as the overall "Best Tall Building Worldwide" and "Best Tall Building Middle East & Africa" in the 2012 CTBUH Awards Program.

2012 Awards Symposium

18 Oct 2012, Chicago

In its third year, the annual free Awards Symposium was held the day before the Annual Awards Dinner & Ceremony.

Young Professionals Hosts Meeting at the 2012 Awards Symposium

18 Oct 2012, Chicago

Exactly one year after its establishment the CTBUH Young Professionals Committee gathered at the Awards Symposium on October 18 at the Illinois Institute of Technology.

CTBUH 11th Annual Awards VIP Table Sponsor

18 Oct 2012, Chicago

The CTBUH 11th Annual awards ceremony and dinner was held immediately after the afternoon Symposium in nearby S.R. Crown Hall.

CTBUH 11th Annual Awards Executive Table Sponsor

18 Oct 2012, Chicago

The CTBUH 11th Annual awards ceremony and dinner was held immediately after the afternoon Symposium in nearby S.R. Crown Hall.

CTBUH Presents Keynote at Mumbai Awards Event

12 Oct 2012, Mumbai

Speaking to the CW Architects and Builders Awards, Public Affairs Manager Kevin Brass addressed the latest trends in the industry and challenges facing future development.

CTBUH Supports IIT on Successful Research Grant

11 Oct 2012, Chicago

The National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance, (NCIIA) has awarded a grant to the Illinois Institute of Technology.

Qatar Chapter Hosts Regional Meeting

9 Oct 2012, Doha

Area leaders met to discuss the Shanghai Congress, Carnegie Mellon’s study programs and the pros and cons of using structural steel.

The Tallest 15 Cities in China

Sep 2012

With over 1.3 billion citizens and a rapidly urbanizing population, China is developing tall buildings more than any other country globally.

Beijing Regional Tour Report: Transforming China's Capital

22-23 Sep 2012, Beijing

Congress delegates who traveled to Beijing were treated to a snapshot of how tall buildings are transforming China’s capital.