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.

Wind Tunnel Testing Guide Released

12 Jun 2013, London

CTBUH has released the Wind Tunnel Testing of High-Rise Buildings Technical Guide at the CTBUH 2013 International Conference in London.

Urban Places: Gold Coast: Form Versus Sprawl

5 Jun 2013, Brisbane

The spectacular urban profile of the Gold Coast's most concentrated surf-side moments is among the most distinct and idiosyncratic features of this city-region.

Young Professionals Committee Hosts Shanghai Tower Presentation

22 May 2013, Chicago

The designers of Shanghai Tower presented to a capacity crowd at the Chicago Architecture Foundation May 22, at an event hosted by the Young Professionals Committee.

S.F. Dir. of Planning Moderates Panel Discussion on Densification

14 May 2013, San Francisco

More than 100 guests attended a panel discussion focusing on densification, specifically the challenges affecting San Francisco, the second densest city in the US.

CTBUH Canada Inaugural Meeting

2 May 2013, Toronto

The first event organized by the newly formed CTBUH Canada Chapter was held at the University of Toronto on May 2, to a highly enthusiastic reception.

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.