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.

Seoul, Songdo and Meetings

May 2010, Seoul

Executive Director, Antony Wood, embarked to Seoul to begin the organization of the anticipated Seoul 2011 conference and tour local tall buildings.

Shanghai Expo and Meetings Report

May 2010, Shanghai

Executive Director Antony Wood visited China to attend and speak at the Shanghai Expo. While in China, the foundation was set for the CTBUH 9th World Congress.

2009-2010 Tall & Green: The Remaking of Mumbai – Final Review

30 Apr 2010, Chicago

The completion of an intense semester of work for the students and tutors involved in the CTBUH-IIT advanced architectural studio was marked by the final reviews.

2010 Mock Firms Skyscraper Challenge

16 Apr 2010, Chicago

Students from all over the US are challenged to assemble a team as a mock firm and design, construct and commercially market a high-rise on an actual existing plot in a city.

Trump Tower Chicago, CTBUH Height Signboard Inaugurated

7 Apr 2010, Chicago

On a rainy Wednesday the CTBUH gathered with members of the Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago team for the inauguration of the building signboard.

Founding of CTBUH Chapter in South Africa

Apr 2010, Johannesburg

In its move to expand tall building knowledge & sustainable best practice internationally, the Council has established a Chapter in South Africa.

CTBUH Running Up Skyscrapers

27 Mar 2010, Chicago

Jan Klerks and John Lindbloom participated in the annual Fight-For-Air Climb, involving all four skyscrapers of the Presidential Towers in Chicago, with a combined 2,340 steps.

The Remaking of Mumbai Field Visit

26 Jan-7 Feb 2010, Mumbai

With the support from the CTBUH and RoMF, twelve advanced architectural students from the IIT left the cold winter of Chicago for a two week visit to the project site, in the C-ward.

2010 Mumbai World Conference: Remaking Sustainable Cities

3-5 Feb 2010, Mumbai

Rapid urbanization of developing countries such as India and China over the past decade have resulted in almost 200,000 people migrating from rural to urban regions every day.

CTBUH 2010 Mumbai Conference Platinum Sponsor

3-5 Feb 2010, Mumbai

Rapid urbanization in a developing country such as India over the past decade have resulted in almost 200,000 people migrating from rural to urban regions every day.

CTBUH 2010 Mumbai Conference Gold Sponsor

3-5 Feb 2010, Mumbai

Rapid urbanization in a developing country such as India over the past decade have resulted in almost 200,000 people migrating from rural to urban regions every day.

CTBUH 2010 Mumbai Conference Silver Sponsor

3-5 Feb 2010, Mumbai

Rapid urbanization in a developing country such as India over the past decade have resulted in almost 200,000 people migrating from rural to urban regions every day.

Palais Royale

4 Feb 2010, Mumbai

Located in Worli, Mumbai, Palais Royale is a first-of-its-kind residential project by Shree Ram Urban Infrastructure Ltd : it is India’s first and largest green residential building.

C - Ward

4 Feb 2010, Mumbai

The C Ward of Mumbai consists of some of the oldest localities of the city. These areas have been urbanized since the past 100 years and accommodate a large population.

Dharavi

4 Feb 2010, Mumbai

India’s largest slum, Dharavi, lies on prime property right in the middle of India's financial capital, Mumbai (Bombay). It is home to more than a million people.