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.

CTBUH Leads Tour of MCA Skyscraper Exhibit

28 Jul 2012, Chicago

CTBUH Executive Director Antony Wood linked the art and reality of tall buildings in a gallery tour of the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago exhibition, Skyscraper.

Climbing the Coast: Tour Report of New Chicago Skyscraper

24 Jul 2012, Chicago

With only two floors left before topping out, the CTBUH Young Professionals Committee organized a tour last week of the Coast at Lakeshore East.

Venice Workshop Explores "Tall on the Water"

3-13 Jul 2012, Venice

More than 50 students from eight countries participated this month in the IUAV University of Venice's second annual Venice Tall Building Workshop, Tall on the Water.

CTBUH Celebrates First Exhibition

21 Jun 2012, Chicago

Chicago Architecture Foundation event spotlights work of CTBUH and AS+GG with Illinois Institute of Technology students: “Unseen City: Designs for a Future Chicago.”

Inside the Roosevelt

9 May 2012, Chicago

Four days after the official opening of Roosevelt University’s new tower, guests of the CTBUH’s Young Professionals Committee were treated to a tour of the newest addition to the Chicago skyline.

CTBUH Leads Discussions at Cityscape Abu Dhabi

May 2012, Abu Dhabi

CTBUH Public Affairs Manager Kevin Brass chaired the Middle East Real Estate Summit, the annual event for the regional property industry.

Façade Access Technical Guide Kick Off

Apr 2012, Chicago

At the end of April, the co-chairs of the Façade Access Working Group met to officially kick off work for the Façade Access and Maintenance Technical Guide.

Helsinki: Developing a Finnish Vernacular for the High-Rise?

Apr 2012, Helsinki

The Helsinki symposium, organized by KONE Elevators, had been at least two years in discussion and centered on the possible addition of 30 to 40 story skyscrapers to Finnish skylines.

Young Professionals Committee Holds Inaugural Event

4 Apr 2012, Chicago

CTBUH’s newly-established Young Professionals Committee staged their first event, a multi-disciplinary presentation on the creation of Aqua, the landmark Chicago tower.

23 Marina Signboard Inaugurated

Mar 2012, Dubai

23 Marina has inaugurated a CTBUH Signboard which recognizes the building as the tallest all-residential building in the world, with a height of 393 meters.

Trustees Meeting 2012 Report, Chicago

19 Mar 2012, Chicago

After one of the most successful years in the 43-year history of the CTBUH, the Board of Trustees gathered to review recent initiatives and discuss the Council’s long-term strategies.

University of Tehran Hosts CTBUH Workshop

23 Feb 2012, Tehran

Students and professors from around Iran gathered recently for a CTBUH workshop on tall buildings and high-rise technology.

Shanghai Congress Important Steering Committee Meeting

Feb 2012, Shanghai

A major meeting of the Shanghai Congress Local Steering Committee was held in the very appropriate setting of the Shanghai Tower construction site.

BSA Twin Towers Installs CTBUH Signboard

13 Feb 2012, Mandaluyong

The BSA Twin Towers recently inaugurated a CTBUH signboard recognizing its position as the tallest twin towers in the Philippines. CTBUH Chair Tim Johnson attended the ceremony.

Shanghai 2012: Important Meetings

Feb 2012, Shanghai

CTBUH Chair Timothy Johnson and Executive Director Antony Wood were in Shanghai recently for meetings with the Congress Steering Committee and other significant Congress partners.