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.

Urban Places: Queensland's Latest Public Hospitals

23 Apr 2013, Brisbane

The two speakers will provide insight into the challenges of creating functional and memorable public space within the next generation of Queensland's Public Hospitals.

CTBUH Researchers, Clark Construction Meet

27 Mar 2013, Chicago

The CTBUH research team met with Senior Project Manager Chris Phares of Clark Construction Group as part of the LCA Study.

London Conference Steering Committee Meeting

20 Mar 2013, London

The Steering Committee for the 2013 CTBUH London Conference convened to discuss and confirm the final details of the Conference including the speakers, sponsorship, and tours.

YPC Holds Student Workshop on Coast at Lakeshore East

20 Mar 2013, Chicago

The Young Professionals Committee hosted its first student workshop at the University of Illinois at Chicago on the Coast at Lakeshore East.

Trustees Meeting 2013, Chicago

4 Mar 2013, Chicago

The board of trustees of the CTBUH held its annual meeting at IIT in Chicago on March 4. As a first order of business, the board welcomed three new trustees.

CTBUH Meets with ArcelorMittal Research Office

20 Feb 2013, Eschborn

The CTBUH visited ArcelorMittal’s research offices to make progress on the Life Cycle Analysis research project.

Façade Access Technical Guide Advances

12 Feb 2013, Chicago

The Façade Access Working Group met to continue work on the upcoming Technical Guide, Façade Access and Maintenance in High-Rise Buildings.

Young Professionals Student Workshop on Vertical University

4 Feb 2013, Chicago

The Young Professionals Committee hosted a student workshop at the Illinois Institute of Technology on Roosevelt Tower.

Gartner Steel and Glass on Challenges in Façade Construction

15 Jan 2013, Doha

Two directors from Gartner, one of the world's largest fabricators and erectors of façades, present on the challenges of façade construction and the use of cable façades.

Key Stakeholders Meet to Launch Life Cycle Research Project

9 Jan 2013, Chicago

ArcelorMittal funded research project: “A Whole Life Cycle Assessment of the Sustainable Aspects of Structural Systems in Tall Buildings” launched and met for the first time in Chicago.

Chicago Board of Trade Tour Report

14 Dec 2012, Chicago

The Chicago Board of Trade opened its doors to CTBUH staff offering a glimpse behind the scenes at one of the Windy City’s most famous buildings.

Executive Director Visits University of Nottingham

Dec 2012, Nottingham

The University of Nottingham welcomed Executive Director Antony Wood to meet the students, view their latest work and to discuss the development of the Masters Course in Sustainable Tall Buildings.

London 2013 Steering Committee Meeting

4 Dec 2012, London

Thirty members of the London 2013 Steering Committee, representing developers and a wide range of industry disciplines, met to discuss themes and strategies for the upcoming conference.

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.