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.

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.

CTBUH India: High-rise Building Technology

14 Jan 2012, New Delhi

CTBUH Chairman Timothy Johnson, of NBBJ, and CTBUH Advisory Group Member Ahmad Abdelrazaq, of Samsung, recently spoke at a CTBUH seminar on building technology.

Roosevelt University: Auditorium Building and New Vertical Campus Tower Tour

16 Dec 2011, Chicago

The CTBUH staff observed history being made as Chicago’s past meets Chicago’s future in the two Roosevelt University buildings.

A Private View: CTBUH Tour of KK100 Tower

7 Dec 2011, Shenzhen

CTBUH held an exclusive insight and tour of the recently completed 442 meter Kingkey 100 Tower, hosted by the CTBUH Hong Kong Representative, Stefan Krummeck.

Qatar Chapter Hosts December Meeting

5 Dec 2011, Doha

A regional meeting of the Qatar Chapter was hosted and sponsored by the Department of Architecture and Urban Planning in the College of Engineering of Qatar University.

Israel Trip Report: Tel Aviv & Jerusalem

Nov 2011, Tel Aviv

Executive Director Antony Wood delivered a keynote presentation at The 7th National Congress of the Israeli Society of Civil, Structural and Infra-Structural Engineers and toured Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.

CTBUH Going Up!

6 Nov 2011, Chicago

For the third year, some of the sports challenged staff members and friends of CTBUH participated in the SkyRise Chicago stair climbing race.

Incheon Post-Conference Tour Report

13 Oct 2011, Incheon

The Incheon Free Economic Zone is one of three new districts that are created on reclaimed land from the Yellow Sea.

Three International Finance Center Tour Report

11 Oct 2011, Seoul

Three International Finance Center was one of an incredible eight 250 meter-plus projects that are under construction in Seoul and the site for a technical tour.

Lotte Jamsil Super Tower Tour Report

11 Oct 2011, Seoul

A tour was hosted at the Lotte Jamsil Super Tower construction site that was abuzz with the activity of trucks and cranes.

Hyundai Asan Tower Technical Tour Report

11 Oct 2011, Incheon

Delegates gathered for a technical tour of the Hyundai Elevator Test Facility in Icheon which is located 50 kilometers southeast of Seoul.

Dongdaemun Design Plaza & Park Tour Report

11 Oct 2011, Seoul

Dongdaemun Design Plaza & Park may not be the tallest project underway in Seoul but it covers a number of topics which are timely and relevant to the tall building world.

Green Urban Renewal Tour Report

11 Oct 2011, Seoul

One of the more distinctive technical tours at the 2011 Conference was a visit to the innovative Center One complex and the historic Bukchon Hanok Village.

Timothy Johnson Appointed Chairman of the CTBUH

11 Oct 2011, Seoul

At the 2011 World Conference active Chairman Professor Sang Dae Kim of Korea University passed the Chairman’s gavel to Timothy Johnson of NBBJ.