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.

Design Research Workshop: Venice

Jul 2011, Venice

A design research workshop titled “The Tall Stones of Venice” was held at the IUAV, University of Venice from the 11th - 29th of July, 2011.

University of Nottingham Visit

Jul 2011, Nottingham

The University of Nottingham, Department of Architecture and Built Environment, welcomed CTBUH Executive Director Antony Wood on Tuesday July 19th.

CTBUH-IIT Design Studio

Jul 2011, Chicago

The CTBUH-Illinois Institute of Technology's latest tall building studio, based on a real site in Seoul, is now ready for viewing. The studio consisted of twelve students working in pai

CTBUH Meeting: Vietnam

27 Jun 2011, Hanoi

CTBUH Chairman Professor Sang Dae Kim held tall building lectures in Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and Russia with the dual purpose of promoting CTBUH and the 2011 Seoul Conference.

CTBUH Meeting: Indonesia

24 Jun 2011, Jakarta

CTBUH Chairman Professor Sang Dae Kim held tall building lectures in Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and Russia with the dual purpose of promoting CTBUH and the 2011 Seoul Conference.

CTBUH Meeting: Thailand

22 Jun 2011, Bangkok

CTBUH Chairman Professor Sang Dae Kim held tall building lectures in Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and Russia with the dual purpose of promoting CTBUH and the 2011 Seoul Conference.

Tornado Tower CTBUH Signboard Completion

Jun 2011, Doha

Doha’s Tornado Tower, winner of the 2009 Best Tall Building for Middle East and Africa, has now completed a signboard which commemorates this accomplishment.

New CTBUH Fellows

Jun 2011

This year, three individuals are being recognized by the CTBUH for their contribution to the Council over an extended period of time: Ron Klemencic, Brett Taylor & John Zils.

ISOVER Multi-Comfort-House Student Contest

18-21 May 2011, Nottingham

The 2011 Isover Competition focused on the creative approach in the concept of energy efficient construction for high-rise buildings.

The Norman Ramsey Collection

9 May 2011, Chicago

A fantastic collection of thousands of books, articles and postcards documenting decades of tall building history has been donated to the Council by Mr. Norman Ramsey.

Back to Bethlehem: Where it all began…

Apr 2011, Bethlehem

Executive Director Antony Wood reflects on his trip to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania where he met with the Beedle family and visited Lehigh University, where it all began for the Council.

CTBUH-KICT Research Project

Apr 2011, Chicago

CTBUH has been awarded a 100,000,000 Korean Won contract from the Research Institute of Industrial Science & Technology as part of a research project sponsored by KICTEP.

Trustees Meeting 2011, New York

5 Apr 2011, New York City

Of all Trustees meetings since the current Board formed, the New York gathering wins the "marathon event" prize! Getting down to business at 9am, the Board finally adjourned at 8pm.

Bank of America at One Bryant Park Tour Report

4 Apr 2011, New York City

Attendees toured the Bank of America Tower, the recipient of the CTBUH Best Tall Building Americas Award in 2010.

Time Warner Center Tour Report

4 Apr 2011, New York City

Located west of Columbus Circle across from Central Park, the Time Warner Center sits in one of the most strategic places in Manhattan.