Calendar

The CTBUH Calendar page profiles events organized by CTBUH, its chapters or other affiliated organizations. For an event to be featured, it must fulfill the following conditions:

  • be organized by a CTBUH member company;
  • be focused on our mission content (ie. an aspect of tall buildings / urban density / future cities);
  • and be a non-profit endeavor.

Upcoming Events

REFRAMED: The Future of Cities in Wood

25 Apr-1 Jan 2024, Chicago

On view through October 2023, "REFRAMED: The Future of Cities in Wood" tells the story of building with mass timber and features architectural models of mass timber projects from around the world, from public spaces to office buildings and adaptive reuse to new construction. REFRAMED is co-curated by the Chicago Architecture Center and the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat and presented by the Softwood Lumber Board.

2023 Fazlur R. Khan Distinguished Lecture Series

4 Dec 2023, Bethlehem

Lehigh University's Fazlur R. Khan Distinguished Lecture Series, co-sponsored by the Departments of Civil & Environmental Engineering and Art, Architecture & Design, honors Dr. Fazlur Rahman Khan's legacy of excellence in structural engineering and architecture.

CTBUH UK Chapter Presents: End of Year Celebration & 2024 'New or Renew' Conference Launch

7 Dec 2023, London

The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat invites you to join them at the NLA London Centre on Thursday 7th December for a night full of festivities. Come and enjoy celebrating the end of 2023, and hear about exciting projects and initiatives in store for 2024. Spaces limited - RSVP by 27 November to secure your place!

Tall Timber, A Revolution in the Building Industry

11 Dec 2023, Oak Park

Join CTBUH at the Nineteenth Century Charitable Association for their enrichment series featuring CTBUH Director of Research and Thought Leadership, Daniel Safarik. Free and open to the public. Zoom attendance is also available at link in the description.

CTBUH Nordic Presents: Sustainable High-rise Construction: The Nordics Perspective

30 Jan 2024, Helsinki

The CTBUH Nordic Chapter in cooperation with Ramboll and Peikko is pleased to announce their first 2024 event taking place on Tuesday 30th of January in Original Sokos Hotel Tripla, Helsinki, on top of Pasila railway station. The Sustainable High-rise Construction conference attracts investors, architects, and other professionals from Finland and abroad to hear world-class presentations on sustainability in the high-rise construction.

CTBUH 2024 Americas Conference

22-23 Feb 2024, Miami

Join us in Miami in February 2024 to explore the unique challenges and opportunities that lie within the downtown landscapes across the Americas.

CTBUH 2024 International Conference

23-28 Sep 2024, London

Save the date! The CTBUH 2024 International Conference, "New or Renew: Addressing the Density Dilemma," from 23-28 September 2024, in London and Paris, looks at the challenging dilemma facing the construction industry today: Should we build new buildings, or should we renew the existing ones?

Recent Past Events

REFRAMED: The Future of Cities in Wood

25 Apr-1 Jan 2024, Chicago

On view through October 2023, "REFRAMED: The Future of Cities in Wood" tells the story of building with mass timber and features architectural models of mass timber projects from around the world, from public spaces to office buildings and adaptive reuse to new construction. REFRAMED is co-curated by the Chicago Architecture Center and the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat and presented by the Softwood Lumber Board.

CTBUH UK Chapter Presents: How Tall is Tall in Timber in the UK? Challenges, Current Trends, and Future Prospects

23 Nov 2023, London

Join cross industry experts as they delve into the potential for pushing the boundaries of sustainable timber buildings, draw insights from successful examples in other European markets and uncover the critical factors that impact the height limitations of timber buildings in the UK.

CTBUH 2023 Regional Conferences

14-17 Nov 2023

In tandem with the launch of three regional hubs across our entire network, regional conferences representing CTBUH Americas, CTBUH Europe, and CTBUH Asia will kick off this spring and serve as the primary annual gathering of these groups.

AIA Chicago | Book Talk and Tall Building Trivia

16 Nov 2023, Chicago

The final AIA Chicago Third Thursday event of 2023 will celebrate tall buildings and present the opportunity to learn from the designers who achieved such feats. Hear from Thomas Leslie, FAIA, author of Chicago Skyscrapers, 1934-1986: How Technology, Politics, Finance & Race Reshaped the City, and participate in lively rounds of tall building trivia with the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH).

CTBUH Germany Chapter Presents Tall & Safe: How we can protect our buildings from earthquakes and storms

14 Nov 2023, Munich

Join the CTBUH Germany Chapter for a lecture on the dangers posed to tall buildings by wind loads and seismic vibrations, and examine planning and technical options that offer protection against these hazards.

Hope as Homebase: Engineering the Obama Presidential Center’s South Side Vision

14 Nov 2023, Chicago

Roark Frankel, Director of Planning & Construction at the Obama Foundation and Ben Sexton, Senior Project Engineer at Thornton Tomasetti for a lively conversation about the vision, engineering, and design of the Obama Presidential Center. Hosted by CTBUH Chicago at the Chicago Architecture Center, the event will be available virtually, while the in-person event will include networking and refreshments.

CTBUH Canada Presents: CIBC SQUARE Construction Tour

8 Nov 2023, Toronto

Join the CTBUH Canada Chapter for its next event - a construction tour of the CIBC SQUARE development located between Bay and Yonge, just south of Front St.

CTBUH Philadelphia Presents: The Laurel Rittenhouse Design Briefing and Tour

7 Nov 2023, Philadelphia

Join CTBUH Philadelphia as the design team of the Laurel share their experience and perspective of challenges and solutions.

CTBUH Australia Presents: From Anthills to Labyrinths: Design Insights for a Zero Carbon Future

1 Nov 2023, Sydney

CTBUH Sydney invites you to join us as we reflect on the 2023 Annual Conference & the future of Urbanism with guest speaker Patrick Bellew.

CTBUH Canada Presents: Future Leaders Speed Mentoring

26 Oct 2023, Toronto

The CTBUH Canada Chapter is thrilled to host its inaugural Future Leaders Speed Mentoring Event. Join us for this exciting opportunity to meet amazing mentors and discover unique opportunities within the AEC industry.

CTBUH 2023 International Conference

16-21 Oct 2023, Singapore

The CTBUH 2023 International Conference, "Humanizing High Density—People, Nature & the Urban Realm," which will advance the fundamental premise that high-density urbanization can support healthy living, working, and civic and social engagement.

CTBUH Seattle Presents: First Light

12 Oct 2023, Seattle

The CTBUH Seattle chapter and future leaders committee presents a construction tour of First Light followed by a happy hour generously sponsored by Build Group.

CTBUH 2023 Global Walking Tour: Cape Town

6 Oct 2023, Cape Town

Join CTBUH in Cape Town for their 2023 Global Walking Tour, starting at Battery Park, V&A Waterfront.

Facades + Chicago

6 Oct 2023, Chicago

CTBUH is excited to partner with Facades + Chicago, the premier conference on high-performance building enclosures, presented by The Architect’s Newspaper. The day will be filled with invigorating presentations featuring speakers who are experts in the field of facades.

CTBUH UK Presents: Tour of 8 Bishopsgate

5 Oct 2023, London

Jointly hosted by the CTBUH Executive and Future Leader Committees, join us for a tour of 8 Bishopsgate and a new view of the City.