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 Board of Trustees Inaugural Meeting
The new CTBUH Board of Trustees met at CTBUH Headquarters for their inaugural meeting. The seven people who currently make up the board were all present at the meeting.
CTBUH Aqua Tower Tour
CTBUH staff had the great opportunity to receive an educational tour of the Aqua Tower guided, by Jim Loewenberg of Magellan Development Group.
Green or Grey - The Aesthetics of Tall Building Sustainability
Antony Wood, Executive Director of CTBUH, reports on his visit to Australia after a week of seminars and meetings.
Building Tours Accompanying Meetings with ACTBUH
During his week in Australia Executive Director Antony Wood had a chance to visit many of the tall buildings, including Riverside Center, Aurora Place, and Governor Philip Tower.
Building Tours Accompanying ‘Moscow Gaining Height’
Following five sessions of knowledgeable speaker presentations, the remaining day and a half of the conference was devoted to technical tours.
Sustainability Working Group - 2nd Meeting
Discussions at this meeting centered on the creation of a significant new publication “The CTBUH Guide to Sustainability for Tall Buildings in Urban Environments.”
Chris Abel Presentation at IIT: Foster in China
Eminent academic and author Chris Abel presents a detailed overview of the Chinese work of architecture firm Norman Foster and Partners.
CTBUH Tall Buildings and Sustainability Working Group Meeting
The meeting took place on August 1st, at the LEED Platinum rated Chicago Center for Green Technology and was attended by some of the world’s leading experts on tall buildings.
Regional Tours, CTBUH 8th World Congress
Though much of the Congress was focused on Dubai, there was the opportunity for delegates to witness the incredible achievements of some of the other cities in the Middle East.
Social Networking Events, CTBUH 8th World Congress
There were many social networking opportunities at the Congress including a golf outing, networking lunches, and a grand dinner.
Cultural Tours, CTBUH 8th World Congress
Accompanying spouses and partners were able to experience the tourist side of Dubai by undertaking one of the three sightseeing tours organized each day.
Technical Tours, CTBUH 8th World Congress
Tours to experience five seminal projects in Dubai including the Burj Dubai, the Emirates Towers, the Index Tower, the Burj Al Arab and Palm Jumeirah.
Trump International Hotel & Tower Tour
Lucas Tryggestad of SOM gave an tour of the Trump International Hotel & Tower as part of the design research studio held at the Illinois Institute of Technology by Antony Wood.
Chicago City Hall Tour
As part of the IIT's studio project’s initial research and site study period a field visit was undertaken of the Chicago City Hall.
Height Committee Meeting, 2007
Attended by 27 representatives from 5 countries, this meeting typified the complex factors involved in the determining of height, and the title of ‘The World’s Tallest.'
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