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.

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.

Costa Rica Group Discusses Sustainable Tall Buildings

25 Oct 2012, San José

Victor Montero, the new CTBUH City Representative for San Jose, Costa Rica organized a forum to discuss tall building design and the challenges of local urban development.

Young Professionals Hosts Meeting at the 2012 Awards Symposium

18 Oct 2012, Chicago

Exactly one year after its establishment the CTBUH Young Professionals Committee gathered at the Awards Symposium on October 18 at the Illinois Institute of Technology.

CTBUH Presents Keynote at Mumbai Awards Event

12 Oct 2012, Mumbai

Speaking to the CW Architects and Builders Awards, Public Affairs Manager Kevin Brass addressed the latest trends in the industry and challenges facing future development.

Qatar Chapter Hosts Regional Meeting

9 Oct 2012, Doha

Area leaders met to discuss the Shanghai Congress, Carnegie Mellon’s study programs and the pros and cons of using structural steel.

Beijing Regional Tour Report: Transforming China's Capital

22-23 Sep 2012, Beijing

Congress delegates who traveled to Beijing were treated to a snapshot of how tall buildings are transforming China’s capital.

Changsha Regional Tour Report: Behind the China Broad Group

22-23 Sep 2012, Changsha

Attendees enjoyed an exclusive tour of the China Broad Group Facilities and spent the night in the T30 Hotel. The tour covered the company's manufacturing and research facilities.

Hong Kong & Shenzhen Tour Report: Touring Two Tall Cities

22-23 Sep 2012, Hong Kong

Delegates from the Congress flew to Hong Kong to visit one of the tallest cities in the world. The second day included a side trip to Shenzhen, including a private tour of KK100.

Nanjing Regional Tour Report: Redeveloping the "Southern Capital"

22-23 Sep 2012, Nanjing

Nanjing, the venerable “Southern capital,” is in the midst of the type of redevelopment surge impacting many Chinese cities.

Shanghai Tower Technical Tour Report

20 Sep 2012, Shanghai

Scheduled for completion in 2014, the tour of Shanghai Tower offered a unique glimpse into the construction of the megatall building.

International Financial Center Technical Tour Report

20 Sep 2012, Shanghai

The twin towers of the IFC, though not identical, create a unique dialog with the surrounding Shanghai context.

Jin Mao Technical Tour Report

20 Sep 2012, Shanghai

Standing as an icon of the Shanghai skyline, the Jin Mao tower has been a landmark since its completion in 1999.