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.

Social Networking Events, CTBUH 8th World Congress

2-5 Mar 2008, Dubai

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

3-5 Mar 2008, Dubai

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

4 Mar 2008, Dubai

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

29 Oct 2007, Chicago

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

Aug 2007, Chicago

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

24 May 2007, Chicago

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.'

CTBUH / Nakheel Asia Tour Report

19-29 Apr 2007, Shanghai

CTBUH collaborated with the Dubai-based developer Nakheel and architects Woods Bagot to facilitate a 5-nation tour of seminal tall buildings in south-east Asia.

CTBUH Plaques & Signboards Initiative Begun

Oct 2004, Chicago

CTBUH believes public skyscraper signs are a powerful and lasting way to inform the world about the official recognition of the achievements and merits of new and existing tall buildings.