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.

Taipei 101 Installs CTBUH Signboard at LEED Ceremony

Aug 2011, Taipei

Taipei 101, the world’s second tallest building, has inaugurated a CTBUH Signboard recognizing the significant height achievements of the building.

The Tall Stones of Venice

11-29 Jul 2011, Venice

The Venice Architectural Association, and the Council launched an International Student Workshop & Competition for the high-rise redevelopment of a derelict industrial zone.

CTBUH Accredits University of Nottingham 2011 Masters Course

19 Jul 2011, Nottingham

The University of Nottingham welcomed CTBUH Executive Director Antony Wood as part of the annual CTBUH accreditation of the Masters Course in Sustainable Tall Buildings.

Path to the CTBUH 2012 Shanghai Congress: Beginnings…

Jul 2011, Shanghai

CTBUH Leaders recently traveled to China to attend a CTBUH-Tongji University workshop, and begin the planning of the anticipated 9th World Congress Shanghai 2012.

London Report: Bucking a Western Trend?

Jul 2011, London

Executive Director Antony Wood visited the UK in July for the inaugural meeting of a future CTBUH UK Chapter and other endeavors.

University of Nottingham Visit

Jul 2011, Nottingham

The University of Nottingham, Department of Architecture and Built Environment, welcomed CTBUH Executive Director Antony Wood on Tuesday July 19th.

CTBUH Meeting: Vietnam

27 Jun 2011, Hanoi

CTBUH Chairman Professor Sang Dae Kim held tall building lectures in Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and Russia with the dual purpose of promoting CTBUH and the 2011 Seoul Conference.

CTBUH Meeting: Indonesia

24 Jun 2011, Jakarta

CTBUH Chairman Professor Sang Dae Kim held tall building lectures in Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and Russia with the dual purpose of promoting CTBUH and the 2011 Seoul Conference.

CTBUH Meeting: Thailand

22 Jun 2011, Bangkok

CTBUH Chairman Professor Sang Dae Kim held tall building lectures in Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and Russia with the dual purpose of promoting CTBUH and the 2011 Seoul Conference.

Tornado Tower CTBUH Signboard Completion

Jun 2011, Doha

Doha’s Tornado Tower, winner of the 2009 Best Tall Building for Middle East and Africa, has now completed a signboard which commemorates this accomplishment.

ISOVER Multi-Comfort-House Student Contest

18-21 May 2011, Nottingham

The 2011 Isover Competition focused on the creative approach in the concept of energy efficient construction for high-rise buildings.

The Norman Ramsey Collection

9 May 2011, Chicago

A fantastic collection of thousands of books, articles and postcards documenting decades of tall building history has been donated to the Council by Mr. Norman Ramsey.

Back to Bethlehem: Where it all began…

Apr 2011, Bethlehem

Executive Director Antony Wood reflects on his trip to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania where he met with the Beedle family and visited Lehigh University, where it all began for the Council.

Trustees Meeting 2011, New York

5 Apr 2011, New York City

Of all Trustees meetings since the current Board formed, the New York gathering wins the "marathon event" prize! Getting down to business at 9am, the Board finally adjourned at 8pm.

Bank of America at One Bryant Park Tour Report

4 Apr 2011, New York City

Attendees toured the Bank of America Tower, the recipient of the CTBUH Best Tall Building Americas Award in 2010.