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.

ThyssenKrupp Launches MULTI Ropeless Elevator System

27 Nov 2014, Essen

On a rainy November day, ThyssenKrupp announced to the world the launch of a shiny new product, a ropeless elevator system.

First CTBUH "Tall Timber Buildings" Working Group Meeting

25 Nov 2014, Venice

The first meeting of the CTBUH "Tall Timber Buildings" Working Group was held in the CTBUH Research Office at University Iuav of Venice.

New York Conference Inaugural Steering Committee Meeting

17-21 Nov 2014, New York City

Plans for the 2015 Conference in New York are now well underway, beginning with an initial meeting of the Steering Committee at the Bank of America Tower Nov. 18.

CTBUH Co-Hosts Iuav International Tall Buildings Conference

21 Nov 2014, Venice

The 5th Iuav International Conference on Tall Buildings was held in Venice, organized by Elena Giacomello and Dario Trabucco of CTBUH.

CTBUH Israel Plays Key Role at Building Center Summit

17-20 Nov 2014, Eilat

The CTBUH Israel Chapter was a major presence at the annual Building Center Summit, in Eilat City, drawing over 2,000 people.

CTBUH Canada Tours ICE Condos at York Center, Toronto

19 Nov 2014, Toronto

The CTBUH Canada chapter hosted a tour – ironically during an early winter snow storm – of the ICE Condominiums.

2014-2015 Design Research Studio Kicked Off in New York

14-17 Nov 2014, New York City

Tongji University students took a week-long visit to New York City, which included design workshops at KPF, site studies, and tall building tours.

Emerging Technologies Breakfast Seminar

16 Nov 2014, Brisbane

CTBUH Australia Chapter's Brisbane Committee hosted the fifth and last breakfast seminar for 2014, continuing the series theme of ”Emerging Technologies.”

Camargo Corporate Towers Technical Tour

14 Nov 2014, São Paulo

CTBUH Brazil, in partnership with Camargo Corrêa and França & Associados, staged a technical tour of, and presentation on the Camargo Corporate Towers.

CTBUH Israel Plays Major Role At Project Management Conference

10 Nov 2014, Tel Aviv

CTBUH Israel helped organize and stage the 7th Project Management Conference on November 10 at the Israel Trade Fairs & Convention Center.

CTBUH Height Committee Meeting

7 Nov 2014, Chicago

The following topics were addressed: co-joined buildings, criteria for completion, gross-to-net building height, and structural definitions.

Young Professional Group Annual Meeting

6 Nov 2014, Chicago

The annual meeting of the Young Professionals’ Committee took place at the CTBUH Awards Symposium where the group reviewed previous activities and planned future activities.

CTBUH Canada Hosts Event on Imports and Acquisitions

5 Nov 2014, Toronto

More than 80 people attended the event which sought to answer the question, What new technologies and techniques are influencing the way we build tall in Toronto?

First CTBUH Demolition Working Group Meeting

5 Nov 2014, Amsterdam

The first meeting of the CTBUH Tall Buildings Demolition Working Group discussed an entire spectrum of possibilities for demolition.

CTBUH Qatar Hosts Multi-Disciplinary Seminar

4 Nov 2014, Doha

The CTBUH Qatar chapter hosted a highly successful regional seminar, in which cross-border and cross-disciplinary expertise was exchanged.