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 People in force at Burj Khalifa opening

Jan 2010, Dubai

Several CTBUH Leaders were in attendance in the VIP section at the Burj Khalifa official opening on 4th January.

CTBUH to Play Accreditation Role in New Nottingham Masters Course

Jan 2010, Nottingham

The course, coordinated by Philip Oldfield and David Nicholson-Cole at the University of Nottingham, explores the sustainable design of tall buildings.

Height: The History of Measuring Tall Buildings

Dec 2009, Chicago

This article describes some of the events which took place in the Council's long, and sometimes complex, history of measuring tall buildings.

New CTBUH Trustees Peter Irwin and Tim J. Johnson

Dec 2009, Chicago

The Board of Trustees welcomes the support of two industry leaders: Peter Irwin, Rowan Williams Davies & Irwin Inc., Canada and Tim J. Johnson, NBBJ, USA.

Promotional Tour for Mumbai Conference

Dec 2009, Mumbai

Executive Director Antony Wood undertook a promotional tour of India for the Mumbai conference. The tour took in Mumbai, Bangalore and Pune.

CTBUH Changes Height Criteria / Burj Dubai Height Increases

17 Nov 2009, Chicago

CTBUH announced a change to its height criteria, as a reflection of recent developments with several supertall buildings.

Willis/Sears Tower Tour

29 Oct 2009, Chicago

Members of CTBUH staff had a unique opportunity to see the in and outs of the Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower) in Chicago.

2009 Chicago Conference: Evolution of the Skyscraper

22-23 Oct 2009, Chicago

Tall Buildings have enjoyed two decades of unprecedented development – built in greater number, height and geographical spread than at any time in history.

CTBUH 2009 Chicago Conference Platinum Sponsor

22-23 Oct 2009, Chicago

Tall Buildings have enjoyed two decades of unprecedented development. That position is now under threat from the twin challenges of global climate change and a severe recession.

CTBUH 2009 Chicago Conference Gold Sponsor

22-23 Oct 2009, Chicago

Tall Buildings have enjoyed two decades of unprecedented development. That position is now under threat from the twin challenges of global climate change and a severe recession.

CTBUH 2009 Chicago Conference Silver Sponsor

22-23 Oct 2009, Chicago

Tall Buildings have enjoyed two decades of unprecedented development. That position is now under threat from the twin challenges of global climate change and a severe recession.

Professor Sang Dae Kim new chairman of the CTBUH

23 Oct 2009, Chicago

During the 8th annual Awards Dinner, David Scott passed on the chairman’s gavel to chair-elect Sang Dae Kim of South Korea.

CTBUH 8th Annual Awards VIP Table Sponsor

22 Oct 2009, Chicago

The CTBUH 8th Annual awards ceremony and dinner was held immediately after the afternoon Symposium in nearby S.R. Crown Hall.

CTBUH 8th Annual Awards Executive Table Sponsor

22 Oct 2009, Chicago

The CTBUH 8th Annual awards ceremony and dinner was held immediately after the afternoon Symposium in nearby S.R. Crown Hall.

CTBUH 2009 Annual Leaders Meeting

21 Oct 2009, Chicago

Preceding the CTBUH 2009 Chicago Conference, 55 leaders within the CTBUH organization gathered to discuss current developments, progress on projects, and new ideas and initiatives.