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.

Jing An Kerry Centre Technical Tour Report

20 Sep 2012, Shanghai

As a large mixed-use development, the Jing An Kerry Centre will provide a wide array of living and working spaces as well as amenities upon its completion at the end of 2012.

Jiushi Corporation Headquarters Technical Tour Report

20 Sep 2012, Shanghai

The Jiushi Corporation Headquarters in Shanghai, now over 10 years old, still stands out within its urban context.

Riviera TwinStar Square Technical Tour Report

20 Sep 2012, Shanghai

The mirrored towers of the Riviera TwinStar development have delicately articulated facades and extensive outdoor areas.

Shanghai World Financial Center Technical Tour Report

20 Sep 2012, Shanghai

The current tallest building in China at 492 meters, the World Financial Center offers unparalleled views from its skybridge.

Tomorrow Square Technical Tour Report

20 Sep 2012, Shanghai

As a unique architectural and structural addition to Shanghai's skyline, Tomorrow Square is distinguished among its neighbors.

Wheelock Square Technical Tour Report

20 Sep 2012, Shanghai

An elegantly simple tower, Wheelock Square also incorporates inherent ideas of sustainability to create a unified design.

Israel Professionals Form New CTBUH Group

20 Sep 2012, Shanghai

Industry professionals from Israel used the CTBUH 9th World Congress in Shanghai as a venue to announce the formation of a new Israel chapter.

Global Representatives Workshop, Shanghai

18 Sep 2012, Shanghai

CTBUH leaders and representatives from around the world gathered to discuss on-going initiatives and better ways to serve members and grow the Council.

Building Information Modeling Workshop, Shanghai

18 Sep 2012, Shanghai

This BIM workshop in Shanghai featured a roundtable discussion focused on what attendees expected from the the group and three presentations.

Fire & Safety Workshop, Shanghai

18 Sep 2012, Shanghai

The Fire & Safety Working Group met in Shanghai to discuss progress on several on-going initiatives and recent studies.

Outrigger Workshop, Shanghai

18 Sep 2012, Shanghai

The workshop attracted 18 professionals from various backgrounds, including structural engineers, architects, construction managers, professors and researchers.

Research, Academic and Postgraduate Workshop, Shanghai

18 Sep 2012, Shanghai

The assembly of the CTBUH Research, Academic and Postgraduate Working Group in Shanghai was the fifth official meeting of group since it formed in Venice in June, 2010.

Seismic Design Workshop, Shanghai

18 Sep 2012, Shanghai

Each of the attendees made a 20-minute long presentation providing an overview of the State of Practice for Performance Based Seismic Design (PBSD) in their respective country/region.

Sustainability Workshop, Shanghai

18 Sep 2012, Shanghai

The CTBUH Tall Buildings and Sustainability Working Group convened the day before the start of the Shanghai Congress to review recent progress and focus on goals for the future.

Wind Engineering Workshop, Shanghai

18 Sep 2012, Shanghai

The wind engineering working group devoted its meeting to discussions of the current draft of the Guideline for the Wind Tunnel Testing of Tall Buildings.