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Antony Wood
CTBUH Former Staff, President | Chicago, United States
About
Dr. Antony Wood is President of the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH), responsible for leading the Council’s thought leadership, research, and academic initiatives. Prior to this, he was CTBUH chief executive officer (CEO) from 2006-2022. During his sixteen-year tenure as CEO, CTBUH significantly increased its outputs and initiatives across all areas globally.
Wood is also a studio associate professor and director of the Masters in Tall Buildings and Vertical Urbanism program in the College of Architecture at the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), Chicago; and a visiting professor of tall buildings at Tongji University, Shanghai. A UK architect by training, his field of specialization is the design, and in particular the sustainable design, of tall buildings. Prior to joining the Council and IIT, Wood was an associate professor in architecture at the University of Nottingham in the UK from 2001–2006, where he ran the third- and fifth-year programs, respectively, and was an active member of various research teams. While at the University of Nottingham, he founded the Tall Buildings Teaching and Research Group.
Prior to becoming an academic, Wood worked as an architect in practice in Hong Kong, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, and the UK, between 1991-2001. It was during this time that he developed his passion for, and professional background in, tall buildings. Projects he has been involved with in these countries include the $165 million, 11-tower mixed office/residential project SV City, Bangkok (1995); the $96 million four-tower, 44-story Kuningan Persada condominium project, Jakarta (1997); and the prestigious $275 million Kuala Lumpur Central International Railway Terminal, Malaysia (completed 2001).
Wood’s PhD dissertation explored the multi-disciplinary aspects of skybridge connections between tall buildings. He is associate editor of the CTBUH Journal and serves on the editorial board of several other journals. He is the author of numerous books and papers in the fields of tall buildings, sustainability, and related fields. Wood has been conference chair and chair of the scientific committee at all CTBUH conferences since 2006. He has also presented at numerous conferences, and lectures regularly around the world.
Wood is chair of the CTBUH Tall Buildings Sustainability Committee, chair of the Expert Peer Review Committee, a member of the CTBUH Height Committee, and a standing member of the CTBUH Awards Jury. He has been principal investigator for numerous funded research projects. He currently resides in Oak Park, Illinois, with his wife and two children.
Dr. Antony Wood is President of the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH), responsible for leading the Council’s thought leadership, research, and academic initiatives. Prior to this, he was CTBUH chief executive officer (CEO) from 2006-2022. During his sixteen-year tenure as CEO, CTBUH significantly increased its outputs and initiatives across all areas globally.
Wood is also a studio associate professor and director of the Masters in Tall Buildings and Vertical Urbanism program in the College of Architecture at the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), Chicago; and a visiting professor of tall buildings at Tongji University, Shanghai. A UK architect by training, his field of specialization is the design, and in particular the sustainable design, of tall buildings. Prior to joining the Council and IIT, Wood was an associate professor in architecture at the University of…
CTBUH Roles
Annual Conference, Presenter (Kuala Lumpur 2003; Seoul 2004; New York 2005; Chicago 2006; London 2006; Dubai 2008; Chicago 2009; Mumbai 2010; Shanghai 2014; Middle East 2018)
CTBUH Journal, Associate Editor (2006 – 2024)
Awards Jury (2009 – 2018)
China Awards Design Jury (2016)
Working Group: Building Damping Technologies (2015 – 2024)
Working Group: LCA of Structural Systems, Co-Chair (2013 – 2024)
Working Group: Sustainability, Chair (2006 – 2024)
Annual Conference, Co-Chair (Dubai 2008; Chicago 2009; Mumbai 2010; Shanghai 2012; London 2013; Shanghai 2014; New York 2015; China 2016)
Annual Conference, Keynote Speaker (Shanghai 2014; China 2016)
Annual Conference, Session Chair (Shanghai 2012; Shanghai 2014; New York 2015; China 2016)
Annual Conference, Steering Committee (London Co-Chair 2013; New York Chair 2015; Australia Co-Chair 2017)
First Skyscrapers Symposium, Steering Committee, Co-Chair (2019)
Annual Conference, Panel Moderator (Chicago 2019)
Live-Streamed Conference, Presenter (2020)
International Research Seed Funding, Peer Review Panel (2012, 2013, 2014)
Research Seed Funding Jury – Final Selection (2015)
Steel-Timber Research Project Steering Committee (2022 – 2024)
CTBUH Initiatives
Videos
02 November 2022
Interview with Dr. Antony Wood, CTBUH President, at Green Building Council South Africa Convention
In this brief interview, Dr. Antony Wood, President of the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, discusses verticality, sustainability, urban density, and the future...
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Research
01 August 2020
Antony Wood, Peng Du & Daniel Safarik, CTBUH
For more than a century, architects and urban visionaries have foretold of three-dimensional cities, with tall buildings linked by skybridges forming a new kind of...
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Research
14 March 2019
Skybridges: A History and a View to the Near Future
Antony Wood & Daniel Safarik CTBUH
As many architects and visionaries have shown over a period spanning more than a century, the re-creation of the urban realm in the sky through...
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CTBUH Initiatives
14 June 2023
In early June 2023, CTBUH President Dr. Antony Wood and CTBUH Asia Regional Director Dr. Peng Du traveled to China and spoke at events in four cities: Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Wuxi, and Shanghai. At each event, the CTBUH mission and upcoming CTBUH conferences in Asia were introduced, and Wood gave a presentation on "10 Principles for a New High Rise Architecture."
9 June 2023
On 9 June 2023, CTBUH President Antony Wood sat on the jury panel for the Wanshan Lake Eco-Tech City International Design Competition in Wuxi, as part of his 10-day trip across four cities in China.
5 June 2023
CTBUH Hong Kong Presents: Dr. Antony Wood on "10 Principles for a New High-Rise Vernacular"
Join CTBUH President Dr. Antony Wood and CTBUH Asia Regional Director Dr. Peng Du at the CTBUH HK Chapter event on the evening of 5 June, 2023. During the event, Dr. Antony Wood will present on exemplar projects being designed and completed around the world (“10 Principles for a New High Rise Architecture”), as well as how the Council can bring value to HK building developers and professionals.
25 April 2023
REFRAMED Exhibition Opens April 25
Opening today, the exhibition "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. Join us in celebrating the growing enthusiasm for mass timber.
7 January 2024
REFRAMED: The Future of Cities in Wood
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.
23 March 2023
CTBUH and IIT Studio Travel to Singapore and Kuala Lumpur
Seven students in the Master in Tall Building and Vertical Urbanism (MTBVU) program at the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) joined CTBUH President Antony Wood and CTBUH Research Director Daniel Safarik in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, 6–19 February 2023.
21 February 2023
Nearly 300 Attendees Participate in Two Launch Events for the CTBUH 2023 International Conference
Nearly 300 enthusiastic regional leaders joined CTBUH President Dr. Antony Wood for the official launch events in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur for the CTBUH 2023 International Conference, Humanizing High Density—People, Nature & the Urban Realm.
31 January 2023
Dr. Antony Wood Gave a Keynote at GBCSA
On 2 November 2022 in Cape Town, Dr. Antony Wood, CTBUH President, gave a presentation and spoke on the future of cities as part of the opening plenary at the Green Building Convention organized by the Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA).
11 January 2023
CTBUH Unveils One Tower in Balneário Camboriú as Tallest in Brazil
On 17 December, CTBUH President Antony Wood certified that at 290 meters high, the One Tower, Balneário Camboriú, is officially the tallest building in Brazil, and tallest all-residential building in Latin America.
19 January 2022
The CTBUH Board of Trustees share that CTBUH’s current CEO, Antony Wood, will move into the role of president, to focus on thought leadership, academic, and research initiatives.
21 November 2021
On November 21, 2021, CTBUH President Antony Wood sat on the jury panel for the International Architectural Design Competition for Nanjing Jiangbei New Financial Center II. Eight internationally renowned architectural design firms – Archilier, Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill, Arata Isozaki, Büro Ole Scheeren, HKS, GOA, MVRDV, and SPARK Architects - presented innovative proposals for Jiangbei New Area.
19 November 2021
Timber Trail Starts Here. Ascent Puts Milwaukee on Map for Mass Timber Design
CTBUH CEO Antony Wood discussed sustainability and the new mass timber project Ascent, the tallest timber structure in the world, with Milwaukee Business Journal Article reporter Sean Ryan.
8 September 2021
9/11 Was Supposed to End the Age of Skyscrapers. Instead, There are More Now than Ever
CTBUH CEO Antony Wood quoted in the San Francisco Chronicles article featuring San Francisco's skyline changes, 20 years since the 9/11.
1 September 2021
CTBUH CEO Antony Wood featured in American Society of Civil Engineers article on and shared research on how 9/11 may have actually increased the construction of skyscrapers globally.
22 July 2021
China is the Capital of Supertall Skyscrapers. Why is it Banning Them?
CTBUH CEO Antony Wood quoted in Fast Company article on China's new guidelines prohibiting the approval of any new buildings taller than 500 meters (1,640 feet).
1 March 2021
The Wood Family Pyra-gloo (Pyramid Igloo), Oak Park
A video detailing the fun construction process of the “Pyra-gloo” (pyramidal igloo) constructed by CTBUH CEO Antony Wood and his family at their home in Oak Park, outside Chicago.
4 February 2021
Is Suburban High-Rise Development in the USA Good Enough?
Stephen Morales, Tom Bassett-Dilley, and Antony Wood discuss the current state of building development in Oak Park in a virtual webinar.
20 November 2019
IACIE Conference: Verticality vs. Urbanism
Join CTBUH Israel in collaboration with the Israeli Association of Construction & Infrastructure Engineering for the biennial IACIE conference.
7 November 2019
CTBUH Seattle Chapter Fall Workshop: 50 Forward / 50 Back
The CTBUH Seattle Chapter hosts its annual fall workshop, discussing upcoming building code updates and urban planning for density.
20 June 2019
CTBUH CEO Antony Wood to Keynote Egypt Skyscraper Conference
CTBUH CEO Antony Wood will keynote Egypt's 2019 Skyscraper Conference, which focuses on the theme: The Vertical Sustainable Future.
14 May 2019
CTBUH CEO Antony Wood to Present at RICS WBEF Summit
CTBUH Chief Executive Officer Antony Wood will join RICS for the 2019 World Build Environment Forum Summit, participating in a panel discussion on the global construction industry.
3 May 2019
IIT Final Reviews and Annual Open House
Final reviews were held for the “Sustainable Vertical Urbanism: Towards Net-Zero Carbon Skyscrapers”, undertaken by the IIT College of Architecture, with assistance from CTBUH and SOM.
2 May 2019
CTBUH CEO Antony Wood to Keynote AEC BuildTech Conference & Expo
CTBUH Chief Executive Officer Antony Wood will deliver the keynote presentation addressing the topic, Vertical Cities of the Future: What is Truly Sustainable?
21 February 2019
CTBUH Hosts First Lead-Up Event: “Leaning Out" with Les Robertson
The first of four “lead-up” events to the CTBUH 10th World Congress took place at the Chicago Architecture Center, with more than 100 people in attendance.
21 February 2019
CTBUH World Congress 2019 Steering Committee Holds Second Meeting
The Steering Committee for the 2019 CTBUH 10th World Congress convened for its second session at the Chicago Architecture Center, discussing updates and changes to programming.
21 February 2019
Leaning Out and Looking Back with Les Robertson
The CTBUH 10th World Congress presents the Chicago premiere of "Leaning Out," a documentary about the life and accomplishments of celebrated structural engineer Leslie E. Robertson.
21 January 2019
IIT-CTBUH High Rise Studio Trip in China
IIT-CTBUH High Rise Studio, led by CTBUH China Office Director and Academic Coordinator, Dr. Peng Du, visited various high-rises throughout Shenzen.
14 December 2018
CTBUH Staff Reaches New Heights at Chicago's Vista Tower
To bring a successful year to a close, CTBUH staff enjoyed an extensive tour of the under-construction Vista Tower, a residential and hotel development in Chicago's Lakeshore East.
6 December 2018
CTBUH Chief Executive Officer Conducts Speaking Tour of London
CTBUH CEO Antony Wood traveled to his native UK for a speaking and listening tour, including a keynote address and several dinners with key figures of the tall building industry.
29 November 2018
Too Big to Fail: Revitalizing our Iconic Skyscrapers
The Council and the Chicago Architecture Center invite you to the latest installment in their Building Tall Skyscraper Lecture Series.
29 November 2018
Building Tall Lecture Addresses Skyscraper Renovations
The latest event in the Building Tall Lecture Series, hosted by the Chicago Architecture Center and CTBUH, featured a panel on revitalizing iconic skyscrapers.
27 November 2018
10th World Congress Inaugural Steering Committee Meeting
Plans for the 2019 CTBUH 10th World Congress are now well underway, beginning with an initial meeting of the Steering Committee at the Chicago Architecture Center.
8 November 2018
Mexico City: Tall Buildings and Third Party Sustainability
Join SUMe and CTBUH for a Technical Breakfast, featuring a panel discussion with experts of from the New International Airport of Mexico (NAIM), CTBUH, and Underwriters Laboratories.
6 November 2018
CTBUH Earmarks $85,000 to Support Research & Academic Programs
During the CTBUH 2018 Middle East Conference, awards were conferred in relation to five CTBUH Research and Academic programs that will produce a number of important future outputs.
21 October 2018
CTBUH Trustees Convene in Dubai
The CTBUH Board of Trustees met for the second time in 2018, just prior to the 2018 Middle East Conference, to undertake high level discussions on the Council's future.
20 October 2018
Record Numbers Convene at 2018 Leaders Meeting
CTBUH Leaders convened on Day 1 of the 2018 Middle East Conference for updates on the year's developments and to plan for 2019.
20 October 2018
Height & Data Committee Meets at 2018 Middle East Conference
The CTBUH Height and Data Committee met to discuss several key definitions of structural types, as well as some urban-scale considerations.
19 October 2018
Skybridges Research Project Holds First Meeting
The CTBUH Skybridges research project steering committee held its initial kickoff meeting, just ahead of the 2018 Middle East Conference.
19 October 2018
Robotics Research Project Holds First Meeting
The CTBUH Robotics in Tall Building Construction research project steering committee held its initial kickoff meeting, just ahead of the 2018 Middle East Conference.
10 September 2018
CTBUH Executive Director Discusses Polycentrism on Podcast
CTBUH Executive Director Antony Wood sat down with the ShopTalk London podcast to discuss the 2018 Conference and the phenomenon of polycentric cities.
31 August 2018
CTBUH Contributes to New Skyscraper Exhibit in Chicago
The Chicago Architecture Center celebrated its grand opening, the centerpiece of which is a skyscraper exhibit featuring numerous CTBUH contributions.
28 June 2018
Global Tall: Skyscraper Trends, Drivers and Challenges
Please join CTBUH Taiwan for an exciting conversation about global trends and challenges in the tall building industry.
28 June 2018
TAIPEI 101 Hosts "Global Tall: Trends, Drivers and Challenges"
TAIPEI 101 hosted an event called “Global Tall: Skyscraper Trends, Drivers and Challenges” to discuss the global trends of skyscraper construction, the forum saw valued guests from industry participants, government agencies and academia, including: CTBUH Advisory Board member Joseph Chou and CTBUH Executive Director Antony Wood.
22 June 2018
CTBUH Participates in the China Zun Forum
CTBUH participated in the China Zun Forum which explored how the China Zun tower can serve as an innovative model for the international tall building industry.
20 June 2018
CTBUH Signboard Unveiled at Suzhou IFS
Suzhou IFS recently installed a CTBUH Signboard, recognizing the building as the eighth tallest building in mainland China and the tallest building in the Jiangsu province.
19 June 2018
Join the CTBUH International Symposium in Shanghai, China
Tongji University and CTBUH China will co-organize a symposium called "Future of Vertical Cities," on Tuesday, June 19, 2018.
19 June 2018
CTBUH China Hosts Tall Building Symposium
CTBUH China held its board meeting at Tongji University in Shanghai, which was followed by a half-day symposium titled "The Future of Vertical Cities"
1 June 2018
CTBUH Leaders Meet at Annual Awards Event
The first 2018 Leaders Meeting brought together CTBUH leaders from around the world to provide mid-year updates on the Council's major initiatives.
23 May 2018
“Sustainable Vertical Urbanism: Towards 2050” Report
The work of a CTBUH/IIT collaborative design studio on the sustainability and resiliency of urban habitats was presented at the final review.
8 May 2018
LightFair 2018 Dinner
Unwind and expand your horizons vertically during Edison Price Lighting's 31st LightFair dinner, featuring a keynote presentation by CTBUH Executive Director Antony Wood.
27 April 2018
Sustainable Vertical Urbanism Report Now Available
The report summarizes a CTBUH/IIT collaborative design studio that focused on sustainable vertical cities in different terrains and climates.
22 March 2018
Addressing Honolulu's Housing Challenges with Urban Habitat
Join CTBUH for an afternoon dedicated to deepening an understanding of the unique challenges facing Honolulu's housing market.
24 March 2018
CTBUH Board of Trustees Travels to Hawaii
The CTBUH Trustees from Chicago, New York, London, Mumbai, and Hong Kong gathered to attend the main annual Trustees meeting.
7 March 2018
CTBUH-IIT Design Research Studio Midterm Spring Review
During a semester of intense work assisted by the CTBUH and supported by AECOM, IIT architecture students presented their design research studio projects in Crown Hall.
20 February 2018
What Will Make Tall Buildings More Habitable?
The Chicago Architecture Foundation (CAF) and CTBUH hosted a panel of experts to discuss the livability of tall buildings.
7 February 2018
IIT Students Tour at SCB and Lurie Children's Hospital
As part of the CTBUH-IIT Academic Courses, a group of IIT architecture students visited the SCB Chicago Office on February 7.
7 February 2018
CTBUH Dubai Hosts Successful Social Event
CTBUH Dubai recently hosted a social event focusing on the 2018 Top Architects and Interior Designers in the Middle East.
31 January 2018
CTBUH Executive Director Antony Wood and Events Manager Jessica Rinkel-Miller traveled to Dubai in preparation for the 2018 Middle East Conference.
15 January 2018
Cyclone-Glazing and Façade Resilience for the Asia-Pacific Region
CTBUH has launched the second phase of the "Cyclone-Glazing and Façade Resilience for the Asia-Pacific Region" research project, kindly sponsored by Trosifol.
8 December 2017
CTBUH Staff Taste Riverfront Lifestyle at Chicago’s Wolf Point
As a treat for a long year of hard work, CTBUH staff members took a top-to-bottom tour of Wolf Point West, a luxury apartment tower that sits on the Chicago River.
1 December 2017
CTBUH-IIT Design Research Studio Final Fall Review
After a semester of intense work assisted by the CTBUH and supported by AECOM, IIT architecture students presented their design research studio projects in Crown Hall.
16 November 2017
“Living Tall” Asks: “What Will Make Tall Buildings More Livable?"
The third installment of the CTBUH / Chicago Architecture Foundation’s (CAF) joint skyscraper lecture series brought together a diverse group of tall building experts.
29 October 2017
CTBUH Leaders Connect at 2017 Conference
The Annual Leaders Meeting was held the day before the start of the CTBUH 2017 Australia Conference, bringing together the Council’s leaders.
29 October 2017
CTBUH Trustees Hold 18th Meeting at 2017 Australia Conference
The Board of Trustees convened for the second time in 2017, just prior to the Australia Conference. This meeting marked a few significant changes to the Board.
3 November 2017
CTBUH-IIT Design Research Studio Student 2017 Conference Tour
Students from the 2017–2018 CTBUH-IIT design research studio attended the 2017 CTBUH International Conference and toured Sydney.
13 October 2017
CTBUH-IIT Design Research Studio Midterm Fall Review
During a semester of intense work assisted by the CTBUH and supported by AECOM, IIT architecture students presented their design research studio projects in Crown Hall.
28 August 2017
Master's Thesis Challenge
CTBUH is launching a new academic initiative, empowering Master's-level architecture students to research new possibilities in rope-less elevator technology.
21 August 2017
AECOM Supports CTBUH-IIT Academic Tall Building Studio
CTBUH is pleased to announce that AECOM will be supporting the 2017-2018 CTBUH-IIT Design Research Studio, titled “Sustainable Vertical Urbanism: Towards 2050.”
26 July 2017
CTBUH UK: Manchester Urban Housing Debate
CTBUH held its first Manchester event in coordination with the CTBUH UK Chapter in a debate on the development of urban housing in the city.
11 July 2017
Creating Urban Homes for the Future
Join CTBUH and Olsson Fire & Risk for a fascinating debate on creating viable housing for owner-occupiers in urban environments!
26 June 2017
A Day in the Life of the Shard
CTBUH UK, in coordination with The Shard, will be hosting a presentation on the daily challenges of running a vertical city, including security, logistics, engineering, and more.
26 June 2017
CTBUH UK Learns About "A Day in the Life of The Shard"
An audience of 100 streamed into the Warwick Business School on the 17th floor of the Shard, to hear about the challenges of operating the tallest building in Western Europe.
22 June 2017
CTBUH Germany Symposium, Including MULTI Elevator Unveiling
CTBUH Germany, through the support of thyssenkrupp Elevator, invites you to the official unveiling of MULTI, the world’s first ropeless elevator system.
22 June 2017
World’s First Rope-Less Elevator Unveiled in Germany
The official unveiling of the MULTI elevator system, the first linear-motor elevator, was held at the thyssenkrupp Test Tower in Germany.
22 June 2017
CTBUH Germany Hosts Symposium on Technical Innovation
CTBUH Germany held a symposium to discuss the role of technical and technological innovation and its effect on the various disciplines within the construction industry.
8 June 2017
CTBUH Joins Chicago Seminar on Mass Timber Buildings
CTBUH joined a CCHRB seminar on "The Heavy Timber High Rise: Building Tall with Wood in the 21st Century," focused on new applications of wood as a structural material.
25 May 2017
Council HQ Welcomes Family of Lynn S. Beedle
CTBUH headquarters was proud to welcome the family of Council founder Lynn S. Beedle to their Monroe Building offices on Thursday, May 25.
24 May 2017
Unlock high-performance in Chicago high-rise buildings
Join Seventhwave and CTBUH for a seminar addressing high-performance building envelope design and construction obstacles in Chicago.
25 May 2017
Envision Oak Park: Community Design Forum, Lake & Forest
Come join us for two lively evenings of learning, discussion, and design to reimagine what's possible in downtown Oak Park at Lake and Forest, where an 18-story tower has been proposed.
24 May 2017
Partnered Event Explores High-Performance Skyscraper Design
CTBUH, ComEd, and Seventhwave partnered to host a breakfast seminar focused on high-performance building envelope design with the goal of identifying opportunities for energy savings.
18 May 2017
Second CAF-CTBUH Event Examines Tall Building Safety
The CTBUH, in conjunction with the Chicago Architecture Foundation (CAF), held the second of the four-part “Building Tall” lecture series, this time focused on "Securing Tall."
14 May 2017
Council Visit Reveals Insights on “World’s Next Tallest Tower"
CTBUH Executive Director Dr. Antony Wood recently visited the construction site of Jeddah Tower, poised to become the world’s tallest tower and the first 1,000-plus-meter structure.
16 May 2017
CTBUH Explores Possibility of 2018 Middle East Conference
CTBUH Executive Director Dr. Antony Wood recently traveled to Dubai and Jeddah on a fact-finding mission to explore the possibility of holding a conference in the region in 2018.
28 April 2017
AIA Orlando – CTBUH Panel Discussion
Several noteworthy CTBUH leaders and staff will present at the AIA 2017 Convention, using CTBUH research to guide a discussion on "Urban vs. Subruban: What's Truly Sustainable?"
28 April 2017
CTBUH Leads AIA Orlando Panel Discussion on Urban Sustainability
The CTBUH had a significant presence at this year's AIA Conference in Orlando, convening a panel discussion investigating the sustainability of urban and suburban living patterns.
14 April 2017
Engineering News-Record (ENR) Award of Excellence
ENR invites you to join in celebrating the Top 25 Newsmakers for their achievements in 2016, and be inspired by the yet-to-be-revealed overall Award of Excellence winner.
14 April 2017
CTBUH Executive Director Honored as ENR Newsmaker in New York
CTBUH Executive Director Antony Wood was recognized by ENR as one of the "Top 25 Newsmakers of 2016," attending an event in New York to receive his honor.
31 March 2017
Conference Steering Sub-Committees Confirmed
The conference sub-committees will help drive the organization and promotion of activities ahead of CTBUH 2017, starting on October 30.
25 March 2017
Torre Paseo Colón 2 Signboard Ceremony
CTBUH joined Torre Paseo Colón 2 officials in unveiling the commemorative signboard designating Torre Paseo Colón 2 as the tallest building in Costa Rica.
23 March 2017
Costa Rica in the Global Context of Tall Buildings
This CTBUH Costa Rica Chapter event will profile recent global trends in the tall building industry, noting key trajectories. A CTBUH Signboard will be inaugurated as well!
25 March 2017
CTBUH Board of Trustees Travels to Costa Rica
The CTBUH Board of Trustees was in Costa Rica for their twice annual meeting and to support a chapter event and a signboard ceremony for the country’s tallest building.
16 March 2017
Building Tall - How High We Can Go
The Council and Chicago Architecture Foundation are pleased to announce joint skyscraper lecture series: Building Tall - How High We Can Go?
16 March 2017
First CAF-CTBUH Lecture Series Draws Crowd, Rave Reviews
The CTBUH, in conjunction with the Chicago Architecture Foundation (CAF), held the first of the four-part “Building Tall” lecture series at the CAF lecture hall.
9 March 2017
“Australia and the Future of Vertical Urbanism” in Melbourne
CTBUH Australia welcomes CTBUH Executive Director Dr. Antony Wood for a presentation at Melbourne School of Design, exploring the present and future of vertical urbanism in the country.
7 March 2017
“Australia and the Future of Vertical Urbanism” in Sydney
CTBUH Australia welcomes CTBUH Executive Director Dr. Antony Wood for a presentation at UNSW Kensington, exploring the present and future of vertical urbanism in the country.
9 March 2017
CTBUH Executive Director Presents at Chapter Events in Australia
Executive Director Antony Wood delivered two well attended lectures in Sydney and Melbourne, organized by the respective local CTBUH committees.
10 March 2017
Executive Director Visits Sydney and Melbourne
CTBUH Executive Director Antony Wood traveled to Sydney and Melbourne to build support for the 2017 conference through meetings and lectures.
1 March 2017
CTBUH Contributes to National Geographic Kids Book
Our Executive Director and Skyscraper Center Database Editor served as expert content reviewers for the new publication.
24 February 2017
“Sustainable Vertical Urbanism: Towards 2050” Studio Review
After a semester of intense work assisted by the CTBUH and Gensler, IIT architecture students presented their interim design studio projects in Crown Hall.
23 February 2017
CTBUH Celebrates New Office Launch in Chicago
The CTBUH enjoyed a lively evening with friends and members in a celebration of its new office located downtown.
19 January 2017
CTBUH Iran Participates in Iran Conference on High-Rise Buildings
CTBUH Iran led a panel discussion at the Third Conference on High-Rise Buildings, focusing on “Habitation in Green Cities.”
16 December 2016
150 North Riverside Holiday Tour
As an annual tradition, CTBUH HQ staff are given a tour of tall building during their holiday celebrations. This year, the staff visited 150 North Riverside by Goettsch Partners.
2 December 2016
“Sustainable Vertical Urbanism: Towards 2050” Studio Final Review
After a semester of intense work assisted by the CTBUH and supported by Gensler, IIT architecture students presented their design research studio final projects in Crown Hall.
4 November 2016
CTBUH Names Shanghai Tower “2016 Best Tall Building Worldwide”
The CTBUH Awards Jury named Shanghai Tower, Shanghai as the “2016 Best Tall Building Worldwide” at the 15th Annual CTBUH Awards Ceremony and Dinner.
16 October 2016
2016 CTBUH Leaders Meeting Report
The Annual Leaders Meeting was held this year in conjunction with the 2016 Conference in China, bringing together the Council’s leaders from around the world.
16 October 2016
CTBUH Board of Trustees Set the Agenda for 2017
The Board of Trustees held their second meeting of the year in conjunction with the 2016 Conference to discuss the Council’s plans for 2017.
22 October 2016
CTBUH-IIT Design Research Studio Student 2016 Conference Tour
Students from the 2016–2017 CTBUH-IIT design research studio attended the 2016 CTBUH International Conference and toured Shenzhen & Hong Kong.
5 October 2016
New research project on cyclone-resistant façade solutions
CTBUH has initiated the “Cyclone-Glazing and Façade Resilience for the Asia-Pacific Region” research project, kindly sponsored by Trosifol and is looking for Expert Panel members.
27 September 2016
Gensler's Chicago Office Hosts Presentations and Technical Tour
As part of the CTBUH-IIT Academic Courses, a group of IIT architecture students visited the Gensler Chicago Office on September 27.
30 August 2016
Research Kick-off Meeting: Rope-Less, Non-Vertical Elevators
The kick-off meeting for the CTBUH research project on rope-less, non-vertical elevators sponsored by thyssenkrupp AG was held on the campus of IIT.
29 August 2016
Gensler Supports CTBUH-IIT Academic Tall Building Studio
Gensler will be supporting the 2016–2017 CTBUH-IIT Tall Building Academic Studio through a 2016 Conference sponsorship package.
29 July 2016
CTBUH Hosts ACSA/AISC Steel Student Design Competition Jurors
The CTBUH was pleased to host the esteemed jurors for the 2015–2016 ACSA/AISC Steel Student Design Competition as they deliberated winners for the annual program.
22 June 2016
Tall Buildings in Singapore in the Context of Global Development
Join the CTBUH, CapitaLand, and the National University of Singapore for a critical look into the past, present, and future of skyscrapers in Singapore.
22 June 2016
Singapore in the Context of Global Development
Over 200 guests attended a discussion forum that took a critical look at the past, present, and future of skyscrapers in Singapore.
16 June 2016
Where Does Jakarta Stand in the Global Picture?
The launch of the CTBUH Indonesia Chapter will feature an investigation into the past, present, and future of skyscrapers in the region.
16 June 2016
Where does Jakarta Stand in the Global Picture?
CTBUH Indonesia, in association with the Jakarta Property Institute, held a networking and discussion forum on June 16 at the Sequis Tower.
16 May 2016
2016 Conference Steering Meeting
Preparations for the upcoming CTBUH 2016 Conference are now significantly advancing, following a Steering Committee meeting in Hong Kong.
15 April 2016
13th Annual Sidney A. Guralnick Awards Luncheon & Lecture
13th Annual Sidney A. Guralnick Excellence in Teaching and Scholarship Awards Luncheon and Lecture sponsored by the IIT CAEE, featuring a lecture by Antony Wood.
11 March 2016
CTBUH Board of Trustees Gather in Venice for March Retreat
The CTBUH Board of Trustees held its first meeting of the year, reviewing 2015 accomplishments, 2016 plans, the upcoming China Conference, and more.
21 January 2016
China Awards 2016 Jury Meeting
The inaugural China Tall Building Awards jury meeting was held in Shanghai, the culmination of many months of effort.
20 January 2016
Inaugural Steering Committee Meetings in All Three Cities
Plans for the 2016 CTBUH Conference are now well underway, beginning with initial meetings of the Conference Steering Committee in all three cities.
2 December 2015
CTBUH Staff Member Peng Du Receives his PhD
We are very pleased to announce that CTBUH Researcher Peng Du has just completed his doctoral dissertation at Illinois Institute of Technology.
25 October 2015
October 2015 Trustee Meeting Report
The second CTBUH Board of Trustees meeting of 2015 took place before the 2015 Conference. The Board discussed Council strategy for the upcoming year, as well as welcomed new Trustees.
3 October 2015
Crown Hall Roundtable – Research Chicago: Tall Buildings
IIT Architecture is hosting a series of four roundtables with CTBUH Executive Director Antony Wood joining other esteemed panelists for Roundtable #3.
30 June 2015
Council Report Examines the Pros and Cons of Vertical Greenery
The American Society of Civil Engineers reviews the CTBUH report on vertical greenery sponsored by Arup. Executive Director Antony Wood is interviewed on the report.
29 May 2015
CTBUH Belgium Study Trip to Chicago
CTBUH Belgium in collaboration with Executive Master Immobilier, The Archinomics Group, and Buildings & Data sa., will be bringing working professionals on a study trip of Chicago
22 May 2015
BCO Members Tour IIT Campus
As a supporting partner of this year’s British Council for Offices Conference, the CTBUH hosted more than 40 visitors from the BCO for an event on its home campus at IIT.
22 May 2015
2015 Chicago BCO Conference
The British Council for Offices will be hosting its annual conference in the city of Chicago. This will include CTBUH hosted tours of the Illinois Institute of Technology campus.
19 May 2015
First Meeting for CTBUH Damping Technologies Research
More than 40 industry and academic experts convened at CTBUH Chicago to mark the launch of the Bouygues Construction-funded damping initiative.
17 April 2015
Facades+ New York City
CTBUH Executive Director Antony Wood recently visited New York City to participate in the Facades+ conference hosted by The Architect’s Newspaper.
15 April 2015
YPC New York Presents Pioneering Megatall: Ping An Finance Center
The inaugural CTBUH New York City Chapter event, held at the offices of Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates, showcased the rising Ping An Finance Center.
18 March 2015
China Office to Launch...Founding Sponsors Confirmed
The CTBUH is extremely pleased to announce that 18th March will see the official launch of its new China Office, located at Tongji University, Shanghai.
18 March 2015
China Office Launch Reception
We encourage you to join us at the Launch Reception for the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) China Office / Asia Headquarters.
18 March 2015
CTBUH China Office Kicks Off
The CTBUH China Office / Asia Headquarters officially launched at CAUP at Tongji University with the inaugural board meeting and a reception
9 March 2015
Trustees Meeting Heralds Bright Future For CTBUH
The CTBUH Board of Trustees held its first meeting of the year, reviewing 2014 accomplishments, 2015 plans, the New York Conference, and more.
23 January 2015
Executive Director’s Europe Trip Paves Way For Research Projects
CTBUH Executive Director Antony Wood and Research Director Dario Trabucco made a week-long journey to Paris and Luxembourg to pursue several initiatives on behalf of the Council.
4 December 2014
CTBUH Helps Middle School Students Reach for the Sky
Students at Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School got a taste of what it’s like to be an architect when they were asked to design a mixed-use “skyscraper of the future”
21 November 2014
New York Conference Inaugural Steering Committee Meeting
Plans for the 2015 Conference in New York are now well underway, beginning with an initial meeting of the Steering Committee at the Bank of America Tower Nov. 18.
7 November 2014
CTBUH Height Committee Meeting
The following topics were addressed: co-joined buildings, criteria for completion, gross-to-net building height, and structural definitions.
15 September 2014
CTBUH Leaders Discuss Ways to Broaden Council Membership
The leadership of the Council convened in the Leaders Meeting to participate in discussions about how to widen the Council’s reach and effectiveness.
15 September 2014
CTBUH Trustees Meet Ahead of 2014 Conference in Shanghai
The second Board of Trustees meeting of 2014 took place in the 83rd-floor conference room at the Grand Hyatt Jin Mao in Shanghai, in advance of the 2014 CTBUH Conference.
18 July 2014
2014 China-Japan-Korea Tall Building Forum
This forum will bring together academics, researchers, and engineers from China, Japan, and Korea to discuss the latest international developments in tall building aspects.
18 July 2014
CTBUH Well Represented at China-Japan-Korea Tall Building Forum
CTBUH’s Japan and Korea chapters, along with Tongji University organized the 2014 China-Japan-Korea Tall Building Forum on July 18th.
21 May 2014
CTBUH Visits 1WTC, 4WTC and 7WTC
Just six months after CTBUH confirmed One World Trade Center's height, Executive Director Antony Wood and Events Manager Jessica Rinkel toured the building.
13 March 2014
Whirlwind Tour Stirs Up More Interest in Shanghai Conference
On a second intensive journey inside six months, Executive Director Antony Wood traveled to China to make additional connections and develop further support.
28 February 2014
Trustees Meeting Reflects CTBUH’s Momentum
The CTBUH Board of Trustees met February 28, setting the course for a number of strategic Council initiatives, including the Strategic Five-Year Plan.
15 February 2014
AAAS “Future of Cities” Symposium Sees Destiny in Density
Executive Director Antony Wood, Trustee Bill Baker, and several academic experts on urban issues spoke at the AAAS Annual Meeting on the panel The Future of Cities: Dense or Dispersed?
1 February 2014
Study on Sustainability Implications of Urban + Suburban Location
CTBUH is conducting a research study aimed at understanding the contributing factors of “sustainability” in both urban and suburban contexts.
13 December 2013
CTBUH Staff Given Tour of AMA Plaza
In keeping with its annual tradition, CTBUH staff enjoyed a tall-building tour as part of its holiday party, exploring the newly remodeled AMA Plaza.
21 November 2013
CTBUH Steers IIT Cloud Research Studio
Executive Director Antony Wood and research associates Payam Bahrami and Dario Trabucco led a one-semester-long Research Studio at the Illinois Institute of Technology.
12 November 2013
CTBUH Affirms One World Trade Center Height of 1776'
The CTBUH Height Committee reached a consensus that One World Trade Center’s height to its architectural top is 1,776 feet (541.3 meters).
8 November 2013
Leaders’ Meeting Focuses on Increasing and Energizing Membership
The top global leadership of the CTBUH held the annual Leader Meeting in Chicago to discuss activating leaders around the world.
1 November 2013
Tongji University Faculty and Students Visit Chicago
“Towards Zero Carbon,” a collaborative design studio between Tongji University, CTBUH and the Illinois Institute of Technology, made a week-long visit to Chicago in November.
18 October 2013
CTBUH Leaders Tour Ping An Tower
Executive Director Antony Wood and Trustee David Malott were treated to a high-octane tour of the under-construction Ping An Financial Center tower by its developer’s CEO.
15 October 2013
Tongji University Hosts CTBUH Lecture
CTBUH Executive Director Antony Wood delivered a lecture to approximately 120 people at Tongji University, the CTBUH’s partner institution in China.
14 October 2013
Greenland Group Hosts Inaugural 2014 Steering Committee Meeting
Greenland Group hosted the inaugural steering committee meeting for the 2014 CTBUH Conference, consisting of more than 25 individuals from the local tall building industry.
18 October 2013
Four-City Tour Generates Strong Shanghai Conference Support
Preparations for the 2014 CTBUH Conference are now underway. Executive Director Antony Wood embarked on a four-city tour, meeting with more than 30 companies over the course of 10 days.
11 October 2013
World Architecture Day Prefab Panel Debates on “Factory-Made”
CTBUH Executive Director Antony Wood led a panel focused on the exigencies of pre-fabrication and modular construction.
1 October 2013
New York’s New Delirium
At least five once-in-a-lifetime multi-acre projects are underway in New York. CTBUH Editor Daniel Safarik reports on his journey to investigate further.
1 October 2013
CTBUH Increases World Architecture Day Role
The CTBUH is pleased to be working with World Architecture News in support of the 2nd annual World Architecture Day, a summit spanning three days including building tours and workshops.
16 August 2013
How Tall Can Buildings Go?
CTBUH chairman Timothy Johnson and Merrill structural amd engineering partner William Baker, a member of the CTBUH board of trustees, are spotlighted in an Atlantic Cit
5 July 2013
CTBUH Launches Indonesia Chapter
At the site of the future Signature Tower a discussion was held on the rapid growth experienced by Indonesia drawing more than 100 participants.
24 June 2013
CTBUH Thailand Chapter Launches
Part of a growing campaign of outreach in Southeast Asia, CTBUH Thailand laid out future plans for the Chapter on the site of Thailand’s next tallest building, MahaNakhon.
12 June 2013
Activity at the CTBUH London Conference: Day Two
See the highlights from the second day of the CTBUH 2013 London Conference including The Shard Networking Reception.
13 June 2013
2013 London Conference: Height & Heritage
In the midst of two decades of unprecedented tall building development globally, Europe has increasingly embraced the skyscraper, even in cities seen as “anti-tall.”
11 June 2013
Activity at the CTBUH London Conference: Day One
See the highlights from the first day of the CTBUH 2013 London Conference including the Opening Plenary and Conference Dinner.
10 June 2013
Activity at the CTBUH London Conference: Pre-Conference
See the highlights from the pre-conference activities including the networking reception held at the top of 30 St Mary Axe and the launch of UltraRope.
1 June 2013
Regional Events Planned in Asia
Chapter activity ramps up in Bangkok and Jakarta as CTBUH increases outreach in Southeast Asia. Representatives of the next tallest buildings in each city will present.
2 May 2013
CTBUH Canada Inaugural Meeting
The first event organized by the newly formed CTBUH Canada Chapter was held at the University of Toronto on May 2, to a highly enthusiastic reception.
20 March 2013
London Conference Steering Committee Meeting
The Steering Committee for the 2013 CTBUH London Conference convened to discuss and confirm the final details of the Conference including the speakers, sponsorship, and tours.
4 March 2013
Trustees Meeting 2013, Chicago
The board of trustees of the CTBUH held its annual meeting at IIT in Chicago on March 4. As a first order of business, the board welcomed three new trustees.
9 January 2013
Key Stakeholders Meet to Launch Life Cycle Research Project
ArcelorMittal funded research project: “A Whole Life Cycle Assessment of the Sustainable Aspects of Structural Systems in Tall Buildings” launched and met for the first time in Chicago.
12 December 2012
Executive Director Visits University of Nottingham
The University of Nottingham welcomed Executive Director Antony Wood to meet the students, view their latest work and to discuss the development of the Masters Course in Sustainable Tall Buildings.
4 December 2012
London 2013 Steering Committee Meeting
Thirty members of the London 2013 Steering Committee, representing developers and a wide range of industry disciplines, met to discuss themes and strategies for the upcoming conference.
3 December 2012
BBC Series Spotlights Skyscrapers
The BBC, working with the CTBUH, has developed a series of reports focusing on the state of the skyscraper around the world.
14 November 2012
CTBUH to Study the Life Cycle of Tall Building Structural Systems
ArcelorMittal has awarded a $300,000 research grant to the CTBUH to study and compare the full range of environmental effects assignable to structural systems in tall buildings.
8 November 2012
Event Focuses on Combining Fire Safety and Sustainability
The CTBUH participated in a symposium to address the complex issues of integrating fire safety design with sustainability.
19 October 2012
Awards Symposium Puts Spotlight on Achievement, Future
2012 CTBUH tall building award winners, finalists and lifetime achievement award winners were not attending the annual symposium to talk about record heights and flashy designs.
19 October 2012
Doha Tower Named Best Tall Building Worldwide
Doha Tower was recognized as the overall "Best Tall Building Worldwide" and "Best Tall Building Middle East & Africa" in the 2012 CTBUH Awards Program.
18 October 2012
Young Professionals Hosts Meeting at the 2012 Awards Symposium
Exactly one year after its establishment the CTBUH Young Professionals Committee gathered at the Awards Symposium on October 18 at the Illinois Institute of Technology.
21 September 2012
2012 Shanghai Congress: Asia Ascending
The Shanghai Congress drew a wide variety of industry professionals from all over the globe with over 800 attendees from 430 companies and 43 countries.
19 September 2012
Shanghai Congress News Day Congress: Day One
See the highlights from the first day of the CTBUH 2012 Shanghai Congress including the Opening Plenary and VIP Reception.
18 September 2012
Sustainability Workshop, Shanghai
The CTBUH Tall Buildings and Sustainability Working Group convened the day before the start of the Shanghai Congress to review recent progress and focus on goals for the future.
28 August 2012
Eco-in-the-City Features CTBUH
World Architecture News is spotlighting the CTBUH in a series of articles on the site’s Eco-in-the-City blog. The articles penned by CTBUH leaders are focusing on sustainability issues.
15 August 2012
Inside the China Broad Group
CTBUH’s Executive Director tours the headquarters of the company behind the 30-story tower erected in 15 days. Now they want to build the world’s tallest tower in nine months.
28 July 2012
CTBUH Leads Tour of MCA Skyscraper Exhibit
CTBUH Executive Director Antony Wood linked the art and reality of tall buildings in a gallery tour of the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago exhibition, Skyscraper.
21 June 2012
CTBUH Celebrates First Exhibition
Chicago Architecture Foundation event spotlights work of CTBUH and AS+GG with Illinois Institute of Technology students: “Unseen City: Designs for a Future Chicago.”
11 April 2012
Helsinki: Developing a Finnish Vernacular for the High-Rise?
The Helsinki symposium, organized by KONE Elevators, had been at least two years in discussion and centered on the possible addition of 30 to 40 story skyscrapers to Finnish skylines.
19 March 2012
Trustees Meeting 2012 Report, Chicago
After one of the most successful years in the 43-year history of the CTBUH, the Board of Trustees gathered to review recent initiatives and discuss the Council’s long-term strategies.
1 March 2012
CTBUH and IIT Win Research Grant
The CTBUH and several members of the IIT faculty have been awarded a grant from the Wanger Institute for Sustainable Energy Research to study the energy-saving effectiveness.
15 February 2012
Shanghai Congress Important Steering Committee Meeting
A major meeting of the Shanghai Congress Local Steering Committee was held in the very appropriate setting of the Shanghai Tower construction site.
1 February 2012
Shanghai 2012: Important Meetings
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.
9 November 2011
Israel Trip Report: Tel Aviv & Jerusalem
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.
11 October 2011
Trustees Meeting 2011, Seoul
The second Trustees meeting of 2011, which welcomed new Trustees Dennis Poon and Steve Watts, took place during the Seoul Conference.
9 October 2011
2011 CTBUH Leaders Meeting
Tall building industry leaders from around the globe met at the seminal Dongbu Financial Center tower for the 2011 CTBUH Leaders Meeting.
14 September 2011
Chair-Elect Timothy Johnson Visits CTBUH HQ
Timothy Johnson of NBBJ, due to take over as CTBUH Chair in October 2011, visited the CTBUH headquarters recently for meetings with Executive Director Antony Wood and CTBUH staff.
19 July 2011
CTBUH Accredits University of Nottingham 2011 Masters Course
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.
17 July 2011
London Report: Bucking a Western Trend?
Executive Director Antony Wood visited the UK in July for the inaugural meeting of a future CTBUH UK Chapter and other endeavors.
17 July 2011
Path to the CTBUH 2012 Shanghai Congress: Beginnings…
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.
1 July 2011
University of Nottingham Visit
The University of Nottingham, Department of Architecture and Built Environment, welcomed CTBUH Executive Director Antony Wood on Tuesday July 19th.
1 July 2011
CTBUH-IIT Design Studio
The CTBUH-Illinois Institute of Technology's latest tall building studio, based on a real site in Seoul, is now ready for viewing. The studio consisted of twelve students working in pai
16 May 2011
CTBUH China Workshop, Shanghai – May
CTBUH and Tongji University are organizing a one-day workshop to explore several aspects of tall buildings. The workshop is sponsored by Arup, Shanghai Institute of Architectural Design
13 April 2011
Back to Bethlehem: Where it all began…
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.
5 April 2011
Trustees Meeting 2011, New York
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.
4 April 2011
Research, Academic & Postgraduate Working Group Meeting
The third meeting of the CTBUH Research, Academic & Postgraduate Working Group was held in New York City on April 4. The meeting was hosted by Skidmore, Owings and Merrill.
23 January 2011
Shard London Bridge Visit
While in London, CTBUH’s Jan Klerks took the opportunity to visit the city's future tallest building; the Shard London Bridge, currently rising next to London Bridge Station.
26 January 2011
The Frozen Han: Wintry Seoul
CTBUH Executive Director Antony Wood and 12 advanced architectural students from the Illinois Institute of Technology visit Seoul to work on a hypothetical tall building design project.
1 December 2010
One Nation Under Construction
CTBUH's Executive Director Antony Wood and others discuss Chicago's John Hancock Center, measuring tall, and other tall subjects.
14 November 2010
CTBUH Running Up the Willis Tower
CTBUH staff braved the chance to climb up all of the 2,109 stairs to the 103rd floor of Chicago Willis (formerly Sears) Tower.
22 October 2010
CTBUH 2010 Annual Leaders Meeting
Following the CTBUH 9th Annual Awards Dinner & Ceremony, the CTBUH Leadership team met again bright and early on the campus of the IIT in Chicago for their annual Leaders Meeting.
15 October 2010
CTBUH Involved in DFI Los Angeles Conference
CTBUH was involved as a coordinating partner, exhibitor and speaker at Deep Foundation Institute’s 35th Annual Conference on Deep Foundations in Hollywood, CA.
24 June 2010
Piraeus Tower Competition
The Piraeus Tower architectural competition focused on the re-design of an incomplete 22-story tower. Antony Wood and Tim Johnson, served on the competition jury.
18 June 2010
CTBUH Research Meeting, Venice
The inaugural meeting of its Research, Academic & Postgraduate Working Group attracted much attention from both academia and industry.
4 June 2010
Marshall Gerometta Wins the 1st Annual CTBUH Golf Tournament
The first CTBUH Annual Golf Tournament took place and after all score cards were turned in, CTBUH's database editor Marshall Gerometta emerged as the overall winner.
1 June 2010
CTBUH Accredits New Masters in Tall Buildings Course at the UoN
The CTBUH have accredited the newly established 'Masters in Sustainable Tall Buildings' architectural course at the University of Nottingham.
12 May 2010
Seoul, Songdo and Meetings
Executive Director, Antony Wood, embarked to Seoul to begin the organization of the anticipated Seoul 2011 conference and tour local tall buildings.
8 May 2010
Shanghai Expo and Meetings Report
Executive Director Antony Wood visited China to attend and speak at the Shanghai Expo. While in China, the foundation was set for the CTBUH 9th World Congress.
7 May 2010
IIT Architecture Open House
Join us to see the results of the 2010 CTBUH-IIT Mumbai high rise studio, as well as other student work, at the IIT College of Architecture end of year show.
30 April 2010
2009-2010 Tall & Green: The Remaking of Mumbai – Final Review
The completion of an intense semester of work for the students and tutors involved in the CTBUH-IIT advanced architectural studio was marked by the final reviews.
22 April 2010
NAE Grand Challenges for the 21st Century: Chicago Summit 2010
CTBUH Executive Director, Antony Wood, participated in the NAE Grand Challenges for the 21st Century: Chicago Summit 2010, held on April 21-22, 2010 in Chicago.
16 April 2010
2010 Mock Firms Skyscraper Challenge
Students from all over the US are challenged to assemble a team as a mock firm and design, construct and commercially market a high-rise on an actual existing plot in a city.
7 April 2010
Trump Tower Chicago, CTBUH Height Signboard Inaugurated
On a rainy Wednesday the CTBUH gathered with members of the Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago team for the inauguration of the building signboard.
2 February 2010
Trustees Meeting 2010, Mumbai
The 2010 annual Trustees meeting took place prior to the CTBUH 2010 World Conference Mumbai, in the same venue as the conference, the Renaissance Hotel Mumbai.
2 February 2010
Mumbai 2010: Welcome / VIP Reception
Amidst the spectacular setting of the Renaissance Hotel’s upper garden terrace, the Welcome/VIP Reception took place the evening before the conference.
7 February 2010
The Remaking of Mumbai Field Visit
With the support from the CTBUH and RoMF, twelve advanced architectural students from the IIT left the cold winter of Chicago for a two week visit to the project site, in the C-ward.
1 January 2010
CTBUH to Play Accreditation Role in New Nottingham Masters Course
The course, coordinated by Philip Oldfield and David Nicholson-Cole at the University of Nottingham, explores the sustainable design of tall buildings.
5 December 2009
Promotional Tour for Mumbai Conference
Executive Director Antony Wood undertook a promotional tour of India for the Mumbai conference. The tour took in Mumbai, Bangalore and Pune.
17 November 2009
CTBUH Changes Height Criteria / Burj Dubai Height Increases
CTBUH announced a change to its height criteria, as a reflection of recent developments with several supertall buildings.
29 October 2009
Willis/Sears Tower Tour
Members of CTBUH staff had a unique opportunity to see the in and outs of the Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower) in Chicago.
21 October 2009
CTBUH 2009 Annual Leaders Meeting
Preceding the CTBUH 2009 Chicago Conference, 55 leaders within the CTBUH organization gathered to discuss current developments, progress on projects, and new ideas and initiatives.
21 October 2009
CTBUH Presents Plaque to Trump Tower
CTBUH presented a plaque to The Trump Organization recognizing Trump Tower as the tallest all-concrete building in the world and the 7th tallest building in the world.
1 September 2009
40 Years of the CTBUH – Chairman Reflections
For its 40th anniversary, the CTBUH has collected the reflections of some past chairmen, which will be published in a commemorative brochure to be distributed at the Chicago conference.
28 August 2009
Next CTBUH Chair visits CTBUH HQ
Professor Sang Dae Kim of Korea University, due to take over as CTBUH Chair in October 2009, visited the CTBUH offices for a 2-day meeting.
14 August 2009
Singapore Visit
Executive Director Antony Wood shares his recent experiences of a new and exciting Singapore which has, in a quiet, unpretentious way, been implementing social-urban policies.
19 May 2009
‘Remaking of Mumbai’ Exhibit
The result of a semester's work for 12 students and Professor Antony Wood of the C-ward district of Mumbai, the projects was exhibited at IIT's Open House exhibition.
19 May 2009
Inaugural Fire & Safety Meeting
The CTBUH’s Fire & Safety Working Group convened for a one and a half day meeting at the offices of Schirmer Engineering on 18th-19th May.
19 May 2009
Fire & Safety Working Group Meeting
The CTBUH’s Fire & Safety Working Group convened for a one and a half day meeting at the offices of Schirmer Engineering.
8 May 2009
2009 Mock Firms Competition
CTBUH staff Antony Wood, Jan Klerks and Philip Oldfield were involved in the reviews of the "Mock Firms National Skyscraper Challenge" organized by Chicago Architecture Today.
7 May 2009
Tall & Green: The Remaking of Mumbai - Final Reviews
The culmination of a semester of intense work for the students and tutors involved in the CTBUH-IIT ‘Tall & Green: The Remaking of Mumbai’ advanced architectural studio.
1 March 2009
IIT and University of Nottingham Design Collaboration
Students from the University of Nottingham recently visited Chicago as part of a tall building design studio collaboration with the ‘Remaking of Mumbai’ studio at IIT.
26 February 2009
Tall Buildings and Sustainability Working Group - 3rd Meeting
The third meeting of the CTBUH Tall Buildings and Sustainability Working Group took place on February 26th 2009, at the Chicago office of Environmental Systems Design.
11 February 2009
The Remaking of Mumbai, Tour
Ten advanced architectural students from the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) and Prof. Antony Wood to engage in the urban issues of the C-ward district of Mumbai.
21 January 2009
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.
12 November 2008
Tall Buildings and Sustainability Working Group Update
Two meetings channeled the efforts of the Sustainability Working Group into an anticipated 80,000 word, 200-page, richly illustrated book.
15 November 2008
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.
15 November 2008
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.
24 October 2008
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.
24 October 2008
CTBUH 2008 Moscow Conference: Gaining Height
Held in the prestigious setting of the Ararat Park Hyatt Hotel Moscow, the 120 delegates in attendance were treated to an inspiring three days of information and cultural exchange.
15 October 2008
Changes to CTBUH Governance
In line with the expanding operation, CTBUH changed its Governance, including the creation of a new Board of Trustees.
2 October 2008
Tall Buildings and Sustainability Working Group Update
The Working Group have announced the chapter plan for a 200-page, richly illustrated book, entitled the ‘CTBUH Guide to Sustainabilty for Tall Buildings in Urban Environments’.
2 October 2008
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.”
1 August 2008
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.
29 October 2007
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.
14 June 2023
In early June 2023, CTBUH President Dr. Antony Wood and CTBUH Asia Regional Director Dr. Peng Du traveled to China and spoke at events in four cities: Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Wuxi, and Shanghai. At each event, the CTBUH mission and upcoming CTBUH conferences in Asia were introduced, and Wood gave a presentation on "10 Principles for a New High Rise Architecture."
9 June 2023
On 9 June 2023, CTBUH President Antony Wood sat on the jury panel for the Wanshan Lake Eco-Tech City International Design Competition in Wuxi, as part of his 10-day trip across four cities in China.
5 June 2023
CTBUH Hong Kong Presents: Dr. Antony Wood on "10 Principles for a New High-Rise Vernacular"
Join CTBUH President Dr. Antony Wood and CTBUH Asia Regional Director Dr. Peng Du at the CTBUH HK Chapter event on the evening of 5 June, 2023. During the event, Dr. Antony Wood will present on exemplar projects being designed and completed around the world (“10 Principles for a New High Rise Architecture”), as well as how the Council can bring value to HK building developers and professionals.
25 April 2023
REFRAMED Exhibition Opens April 25
Opening today, the exhibition "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. Join us in celebrating the growing enthusiasm for mass timber.
7 January 2024
REFRAMED: The Future of Cities in Wood
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.
23 March 2023
CTBUH and IIT Studio Travel to Singapore and Kuala Lumpur
Seven students in the Master in Tall Building and Vertical Urbanism (MTBVU) program at the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) joined CTBUH President Antony Wood and CTBUH Research Director Daniel Safarik in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, 6–19 February 2023.
21 February 2023
Nearly 300 Attendees Participate in Two Launch Events for the CTBUH 2023 International Conference
Nearly 300 enthusiastic regional leaders joined CTBUH President Dr. Antony Wood for the official launch events in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur for the CTBUH 2023 International Conference, Humanizing High Density—People, Nature & the Urban Realm.
31 January 2023
Dr. Antony Wood Gave a Keynote at GBCSA
On 2 November 2022 in Cape Town, Dr. Antony Wood, CTBUH President, gave a presentation and spoke on the future of cities as part of the opening plenary at the Green Building Convention organized by the Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA).
11 January 2023
CTBUH Unveils One Tower in Balneário Camboriú as Tallest in Brazil
On 17 December, CTBUH President Antony Wood certified that at 290 meters high, the One Tower, Balneário Camboriú, is officially the tallest building in Brazil, and tallest all-residential building in Latin America.
19 January 2022
The CTBUH Board of Trustees share that CTBUH’s current CEO, Antony Wood, will move into the role of president, to focus on thought leadership, academic, and research initiatives.
21 November 2021
On November 21, 2021, CTBUH President Antony Wood sat on the jury panel for the International Architectural Design Competition for Nanjing Jiangbei New Financial Center II. Eight internationally renowned architectural design firms – Archilier, Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill, Arata Isozaki, Büro Ole Scheeren, HKS, GOA, MVRDV, and SPARK Architects - presented innovative proposals for Jiangbei New Area.
19 November 2021
Timber Trail Starts Here. Ascent Puts Milwaukee on Map for Mass Timber Design
CTBUH CEO Antony Wood discussed sustainability and the new mass timber project Ascent, the tallest timber structure in the world, with Milwaukee Business Journal Article reporter Sean Ryan.
8 September 2021
9/11 Was Supposed to End the Age of Skyscrapers. Instead, There are More Now than Ever
CTBUH CEO Antony Wood quoted in the San Francisco Chronicles article featuring San Francisco's skyline changes, 20 years since the 9/11.
1 September 2021
CTBUH CEO Antony Wood featured in American Society of Civil Engineers article on and shared research on how 9/11 may have actually increased the construction of skyscrapers globally.
22 July 2021
China is the Capital of Supertall Skyscrapers. Why is it Banning Them?
CTBUH CEO Antony Wood quoted in Fast Company article on China's new guidelines prohibiting the approval of any new buildings taller than 500 meters (1,640 feet).
1 March 2021
The Wood Family Pyra-gloo (Pyramid Igloo), Oak Park
A video detailing the fun construction process of the “Pyra-gloo” (pyramidal igloo) constructed by CTBUH CEO Antony Wood and his family at their home in Oak Park, outside Chicago.
4 February 2021
Is Suburban High-Rise Development in the USA Good Enough?
Stephen Morales, Tom Bassett-Dilley, and Antony Wood discuss the current state of building development in Oak Park in a virtual webinar.
20 November 2019
IACIE Conference: Verticality vs. Urbanism
Join CTBUH Israel in collaboration with the Israeli Association of Construction & Infrastructure Engineering for the biennial IACIE conference.
7 November 2019
CTBUH Seattle Chapter Fall Workshop: 50 Forward / 50 Back
The CTBUH Seattle Chapter hosts its annual fall workshop, discussing upcoming building code updates and urban planning for density.
20 June 2019
CTBUH CEO Antony Wood to Keynote Egypt Skyscraper Conference
CTBUH CEO Antony Wood will keynote Egypt's 2019 Skyscraper Conference, which focuses on the theme: The Vertical Sustainable Future.
14 May 2019
CTBUH CEO Antony Wood to Present at RICS WBEF Summit
CTBUH Chief Executive Officer Antony Wood will join RICS for the 2019 World Build Environment Forum Summit, participating in a panel discussion on the global construction industry.
3 May 2019
IIT Final Reviews and Annual Open House
Final reviews were held for the “Sustainable Vertical Urbanism: Towards Net-Zero Carbon Skyscrapers”, undertaken by the IIT College of Architecture, with assistance from CTBUH and SOM.
2 May 2019
CTBUH CEO Antony Wood to Keynote AEC BuildTech Conference & Expo
CTBUH Chief Executive Officer Antony Wood will deliver the keynote presentation addressing the topic, Vertical Cities of the Future: What is Truly Sustainable?
21 February 2019
CTBUH Hosts First Lead-Up Event: “Leaning Out" with Les Robertson
The first of four “lead-up” events to the CTBUH 10th World Congress took place at the Chicago Architecture Center, with more than 100 people in attendance.
21 February 2019
CTBUH World Congress 2019 Steering Committee Holds Second Meeting
The Steering Committee for the 2019 CTBUH 10th World Congress convened for its second session at the Chicago Architecture Center, discussing updates and changes to programming.
21 February 2019
Leaning Out and Looking Back with Les Robertson
The CTBUH 10th World Congress presents the Chicago premiere of "Leaning Out," a documentary about the life and accomplishments of celebrated structural engineer Leslie E. Robertson.
21 January 2019
IIT-CTBUH High Rise Studio Trip in China
IIT-CTBUH High Rise Studio, led by CTBUH China Office Director and Academic Coordinator, Dr. Peng Du, visited various high-rises throughout Shenzen.
14 December 2018
CTBUH Staff Reaches New Heights at Chicago's Vista Tower
To bring a successful year to a close, CTBUH staff enjoyed an extensive tour of the under-construction Vista Tower, a residential and hotel development in Chicago's Lakeshore East.
6 December 2018
CTBUH Chief Executive Officer Conducts Speaking Tour of London
CTBUH CEO Antony Wood traveled to his native UK for a speaking and listening tour, including a keynote address and several dinners with key figures of the tall building industry.
29 November 2018
Too Big to Fail: Revitalizing our Iconic Skyscrapers
The Council and the Chicago Architecture Center invite you to the latest installment in their Building Tall Skyscraper Lecture Series.
29 November 2018
Building Tall Lecture Addresses Skyscraper Renovations
The latest event in the Building Tall Lecture Series, hosted by the Chicago Architecture Center and CTBUH, featured a panel on revitalizing iconic skyscrapers.
27 November 2018
10th World Congress Inaugural Steering Committee Meeting
Plans for the 2019 CTBUH 10th World Congress are now well underway, beginning with an initial meeting of the Steering Committee at the Chicago Architecture Center.
8 November 2018
Mexico City: Tall Buildings and Third Party Sustainability
Join SUMe and CTBUH for a Technical Breakfast, featuring a panel discussion with experts of from the New International Airport of Mexico (NAIM), CTBUH, and Underwriters Laboratories.
6 November 2018
CTBUH Earmarks $85,000 to Support Research & Academic Programs
During the CTBUH 2018 Middle East Conference, awards were conferred in relation to five CTBUH Research and Academic programs that will produce a number of important future outputs.
21 October 2018
CTBUH Trustees Convene in Dubai
The CTBUH Board of Trustees met for the second time in 2018, just prior to the 2018 Middle East Conference, to undertake high level discussions on the Council's future.
20 October 2018
Record Numbers Convene at 2018 Leaders Meeting
CTBUH Leaders convened on Day 1 of the 2018 Middle East Conference for updates on the year's developments and to plan for 2019.
20 October 2018
Height & Data Committee Meets at 2018 Middle East Conference
The CTBUH Height and Data Committee met to discuss several key definitions of structural types, as well as some urban-scale considerations.
19 October 2018
Skybridges Research Project Holds First Meeting
The CTBUH Skybridges research project steering committee held its initial kickoff meeting, just ahead of the 2018 Middle East Conference.
19 October 2018
Robotics Research Project Holds First Meeting
The CTBUH Robotics in Tall Building Construction research project steering committee held its initial kickoff meeting, just ahead of the 2018 Middle East Conference.
10 September 2018
CTBUH Executive Director Discusses Polycentrism on Podcast
CTBUH Executive Director Antony Wood sat down with the ShopTalk London podcast to discuss the 2018 Conference and the phenomenon of polycentric cities.
31 August 2018
CTBUH Contributes to New Skyscraper Exhibit in Chicago
The Chicago Architecture Center celebrated its grand opening, the centerpiece of which is a skyscraper exhibit featuring numerous CTBUH contributions.
28 June 2018
Global Tall: Skyscraper Trends, Drivers and Challenges
Please join CTBUH Taiwan for an exciting conversation about global trends and challenges in the tall building industry.
28 June 2018
TAIPEI 101 Hosts "Global Tall: Trends, Drivers and Challenges"
TAIPEI 101 hosted an event called “Global Tall: Skyscraper Trends, Drivers and Challenges” to discuss the global trends of skyscraper construction, the forum saw valued guests from industry participants, government agencies and academia, including: CTBUH Advisory Board member Joseph Chou and CTBUH Executive Director Antony Wood.
22 June 2018
CTBUH Participates in the China Zun Forum
CTBUH participated in the China Zun Forum which explored how the China Zun tower can serve as an innovative model for the international tall building industry.
20 June 2018
CTBUH Signboard Unveiled at Suzhou IFS
Suzhou IFS recently installed a CTBUH Signboard, recognizing the building as the eighth tallest building in mainland China and the tallest building in the Jiangsu province.
19 June 2018
Join the CTBUH International Symposium in Shanghai, China
Tongji University and CTBUH China will co-organize a symposium called "Future of Vertical Cities," on Tuesday, June 19, 2018.
19 June 2018
CTBUH China Hosts Tall Building Symposium
CTBUH China held its board meeting at Tongji University in Shanghai, which was followed by a half-day symposium titled "The Future of Vertical Cities"
1 June 2018
CTBUH Leaders Meet at Annual Awards Event
The first 2018 Leaders Meeting brought together CTBUH leaders from around the world to provide mid-year updates on the Council's major initiatives.
23 May 2018
“Sustainable Vertical Urbanism: Towards 2050” Report
The work of a CTBUH/IIT collaborative design studio on the sustainability and resiliency of urban habitats was presented at the final review.
8 May 2018
LightFair 2018 Dinner
Unwind and expand your horizons vertically during Edison Price Lighting's 31st LightFair dinner, featuring a keynote presentation by CTBUH Executive Director Antony Wood.
27 April 2018
Sustainable Vertical Urbanism Report Now Available
The report summarizes a CTBUH/IIT collaborative design studio that focused on sustainable vertical cities in different terrains and climates.
22 March 2018
Addressing Honolulu's Housing Challenges with Urban Habitat
Join CTBUH for an afternoon dedicated to deepening an understanding of the unique challenges facing Honolulu's housing market.
24 March 2018
CTBUH Board of Trustees Travels to Hawaii
The CTBUH Trustees from Chicago, New York, London, Mumbai, and Hong Kong gathered to attend the main annual Trustees meeting.
7 March 2018
CTBUH-IIT Design Research Studio Midterm Spring Review
During a semester of intense work assisted by the CTBUH and supported by AECOM, IIT architecture students presented their design research studio projects in Crown Hall.
20 February 2018
What Will Make Tall Buildings More Habitable?
The Chicago Architecture Foundation (CAF) and CTBUH hosted a panel of experts to discuss the livability of tall buildings.
7 February 2018
IIT Students Tour at SCB and Lurie Children's Hospital
As part of the CTBUH-IIT Academic Courses, a group of IIT architecture students visited the SCB Chicago Office on February 7.
7 February 2018
CTBUH Dubai Hosts Successful Social Event
CTBUH Dubai recently hosted a social event focusing on the 2018 Top Architects and Interior Designers in the Middle East.
31 January 2018
CTBUH Executive Director Antony Wood and Events Manager Jessica Rinkel-Miller traveled to Dubai in preparation for the 2018 Middle East Conference.
15 January 2018
Cyclone-Glazing and Façade Resilience for the Asia-Pacific Region
CTBUH has launched the second phase of the "Cyclone-Glazing and Façade Resilience for the Asia-Pacific Region" research project, kindly sponsored by Trosifol.
8 December 2017
CTBUH Staff Taste Riverfront Lifestyle at Chicago’s Wolf Point
As a treat for a long year of hard work, CTBUH staff members took a top-to-bottom tour of Wolf Point West, a luxury apartment tower that sits on the Chicago River.
1 December 2017
CTBUH-IIT Design Research Studio Final Fall Review
After a semester of intense work assisted by the CTBUH and supported by AECOM, IIT architecture students presented their design research studio projects in Crown Hall.
16 November 2017
“Living Tall” Asks: “What Will Make Tall Buildings More Livable?"
The third installment of the CTBUH / Chicago Architecture Foundation’s (CAF) joint skyscraper lecture series brought together a diverse group of tall building experts.
29 October 2017
CTBUH Leaders Connect at 2017 Conference
The Annual Leaders Meeting was held the day before the start of the CTBUH 2017 Australia Conference, bringing together the Council’s leaders.
29 October 2017
CTBUH Trustees Hold 18th Meeting at 2017 Australia Conference
The Board of Trustees convened for the second time in 2017, just prior to the Australia Conference. This meeting marked a few significant changes to the Board.
3 November 2017
CTBUH-IIT Design Research Studio Student 2017 Conference Tour
Students from the 2017–2018 CTBUH-IIT design research studio attended the 2017 CTBUH International Conference and toured Sydney.
13 October 2017
CTBUH-IIT Design Research Studio Midterm Fall Review
During a semester of intense work assisted by the CTBUH and supported by AECOM, IIT architecture students presented their design research studio projects in Crown Hall.
28 August 2017
Master's Thesis Challenge
CTBUH is launching a new academic initiative, empowering Master's-level architecture students to research new possibilities in rope-less elevator technology.
21 August 2017
AECOM Supports CTBUH-IIT Academic Tall Building Studio
CTBUH is pleased to announce that AECOM will be supporting the 2017-2018 CTBUH-IIT Design Research Studio, titled “Sustainable Vertical Urbanism: Towards 2050.”
26 July 2017
CTBUH UK: Manchester Urban Housing Debate
CTBUH held its first Manchester event in coordination with the CTBUH UK Chapter in a debate on the development of urban housing in the city.
11 July 2017
Creating Urban Homes for the Future
Join CTBUH and Olsson Fire & Risk for a fascinating debate on creating viable housing for owner-occupiers in urban environments!
26 June 2017
A Day in the Life of the Shard
CTBUH UK, in coordination with The Shard, will be hosting a presentation on the daily challenges of running a vertical city, including security, logistics, engineering, and more.
26 June 2017
CTBUH UK Learns About "A Day in the Life of The Shard"
An audience of 100 streamed into the Warwick Business School on the 17th floor of the Shard, to hear about the challenges of operating the tallest building in Western Europe.
22 June 2017
CTBUH Germany Symposium, Including MULTI Elevator Unveiling
CTBUH Germany, through the support of thyssenkrupp Elevator, invites you to the official unveiling of MULTI, the world’s first ropeless elevator system.
22 June 2017
World’s First Rope-Less Elevator Unveiled in Germany
The official unveiling of the MULTI elevator system, the first linear-motor elevator, was held at the thyssenkrupp Test Tower in Germany.
22 June 2017
CTBUH Germany Hosts Symposium on Technical Innovation
CTBUH Germany held a symposium to discuss the role of technical and technological innovation and its effect on the various disciplines within the construction industry.
8 June 2017
CTBUH Joins Chicago Seminar on Mass Timber Buildings
CTBUH joined a CCHRB seminar on "The Heavy Timber High Rise: Building Tall with Wood in the 21st Century," focused on new applications of wood as a structural material.
25 May 2017
Council HQ Welcomes Family of Lynn S. Beedle
CTBUH headquarters was proud to welcome the family of Council founder Lynn S. Beedle to their Monroe Building offices on Thursday, May 25.
24 May 2017
Unlock high-performance in Chicago high-rise buildings
Join Seventhwave and CTBUH for a seminar addressing high-performance building envelope design and construction obstacles in Chicago.
25 May 2017
Envision Oak Park: Community Design Forum, Lake & Forest
Come join us for two lively evenings of learning, discussion, and design to reimagine what's possible in downtown Oak Park at Lake and Forest, where an 18-story tower has been proposed.
24 May 2017
Partnered Event Explores High-Performance Skyscraper Design
CTBUH, ComEd, and Seventhwave partnered to host a breakfast seminar focused on high-performance building envelope design with the goal of identifying opportunities for energy savings.
18 May 2017
Second CAF-CTBUH Event Examines Tall Building Safety
The CTBUH, in conjunction with the Chicago Architecture Foundation (CAF), held the second of the four-part “Building Tall” lecture series, this time focused on "Securing Tall."
14 May 2017
Council Visit Reveals Insights on “World’s Next Tallest Tower"
CTBUH Executive Director Dr. Antony Wood recently visited the construction site of Jeddah Tower, poised to become the world’s tallest tower and the first 1,000-plus-meter structure.
16 May 2017
CTBUH Explores Possibility of 2018 Middle East Conference
CTBUH Executive Director Dr. Antony Wood recently traveled to Dubai and Jeddah on a fact-finding mission to explore the possibility of holding a conference in the region in 2018.
28 April 2017
AIA Orlando – CTBUH Panel Discussion
Several noteworthy CTBUH leaders and staff will present at the AIA 2017 Convention, using CTBUH research to guide a discussion on "Urban vs. Subruban: What's Truly Sustainable?"
28 April 2017
CTBUH Leads AIA Orlando Panel Discussion on Urban Sustainability
The CTBUH had a significant presence at this year's AIA Conference in Orlando, convening a panel discussion investigating the sustainability of urban and suburban living patterns.
14 April 2017
Engineering News-Record (ENR) Award of Excellence
ENR invites you to join in celebrating the Top 25 Newsmakers for their achievements in 2016, and be inspired by the yet-to-be-revealed overall Award of Excellence winner.
14 April 2017
CTBUH Executive Director Honored as ENR Newsmaker in New York
CTBUH Executive Director Antony Wood was recognized by ENR as one of the "Top 25 Newsmakers of 2016," attending an event in New York to receive his honor.
31 March 2017
Conference Steering Sub-Committees Confirmed
The conference sub-committees will help drive the organization and promotion of activities ahead of CTBUH 2017, starting on October 30.
25 March 2017
Torre Paseo Colón 2 Signboard Ceremony
CTBUH joined Torre Paseo Colón 2 officials in unveiling the commemorative signboard designating Torre Paseo Colón 2 as the tallest building in Costa Rica.
23 March 2017
Costa Rica in the Global Context of Tall Buildings
This CTBUH Costa Rica Chapter event will profile recent global trends in the tall building industry, noting key trajectories. A CTBUH Signboard will be inaugurated as well!
25 March 2017
CTBUH Board of Trustees Travels to Costa Rica
The CTBUH Board of Trustees was in Costa Rica for their twice annual meeting and to support a chapter event and a signboard ceremony for the country’s tallest building.
16 March 2017
Building Tall - How High We Can Go
The Council and Chicago Architecture Foundation are pleased to announce joint skyscraper lecture series: Building Tall - How High We Can Go?
16 March 2017
First CAF-CTBUH Lecture Series Draws Crowd, Rave Reviews
The CTBUH, in conjunction with the Chicago Architecture Foundation (CAF), held the first of the four-part “Building Tall” lecture series at the CAF lecture hall.
9 March 2017
“Australia and the Future of Vertical Urbanism” in Melbourne
CTBUH Australia welcomes CTBUH Executive Director Dr. Antony Wood for a presentation at Melbourne School of Design, exploring the present and future of vertical urbanism in the country.
7 March 2017
“Australia and the Future of Vertical Urbanism” in Sydney
CTBUH Australia welcomes CTBUH Executive Director Dr. Antony Wood for a presentation at UNSW Kensington, exploring the present and future of vertical urbanism in the country.
9 March 2017
CTBUH Executive Director Presents at Chapter Events in Australia
Executive Director Antony Wood delivered two well attended lectures in Sydney and Melbourne, organized by the respective local CTBUH committees.
10 March 2017
Executive Director Visits Sydney and Melbourne
CTBUH Executive Director Antony Wood traveled to Sydney and Melbourne to build support for the 2017 conference through meetings and lectures.
1 March 2017
CTBUH Contributes to National Geographic Kids Book
Our Executive Director and Skyscraper Center Database Editor served as expert content reviewers for the new publication.
24 February 2017
“Sustainable Vertical Urbanism: Towards 2050” Studio Review
After a semester of intense work assisted by the CTBUH and Gensler, IIT architecture students presented their interim design studio projects in Crown Hall.
23 February 2017
CTBUH Celebrates New Office Launch in Chicago
The CTBUH enjoyed a lively evening with friends and members in a celebration of its new office located downtown.
19 January 2017
CTBUH Iran Participates in Iran Conference on High-Rise Buildings
CTBUH Iran led a panel discussion at the Third Conference on High-Rise Buildings, focusing on “Habitation in Green Cities.”
16 December 2016
150 North Riverside Holiday Tour
As an annual tradition, CTBUH HQ staff are given a tour of tall building during their holiday celebrations. This year, the staff visited 150 North Riverside by Goettsch Partners.
2 December 2016
“Sustainable Vertical Urbanism: Towards 2050” Studio Final Review
After a semester of intense work assisted by the CTBUH and supported by Gensler, IIT architecture students presented their design research studio final projects in Crown Hall.
4 November 2016
CTBUH Names Shanghai Tower “2016 Best Tall Building Worldwide”
The CTBUH Awards Jury named Shanghai Tower, Shanghai as the “2016 Best Tall Building Worldwide” at the 15th Annual CTBUH Awards Ceremony and Dinner.
16 October 2016
2016 CTBUH Leaders Meeting Report
The Annual Leaders Meeting was held this year in conjunction with the 2016 Conference in China, bringing together the Council’s leaders from around the world.
16 October 2016
CTBUH Board of Trustees Set the Agenda for 2017
The Board of Trustees held their second meeting of the year in conjunction with the 2016 Conference to discuss the Council’s plans for 2017.
22 October 2016
CTBUH-IIT Design Research Studio Student 2016 Conference Tour
Students from the 2016–2017 CTBUH-IIT design research studio attended the 2016 CTBUH International Conference and toured Shenzhen & Hong Kong.
5 October 2016
New research project on cyclone-resistant façade solutions
CTBUH has initiated the “Cyclone-Glazing and Façade Resilience for the Asia-Pacific Region” research project, kindly sponsored by Trosifol and is looking for Expert Panel members.
27 September 2016
Gensler's Chicago Office Hosts Presentations and Technical Tour
As part of the CTBUH-IIT Academic Courses, a group of IIT architecture students visited the Gensler Chicago Office on September 27.
30 August 2016
Research Kick-off Meeting: Rope-Less, Non-Vertical Elevators
The kick-off meeting for the CTBUH research project on rope-less, non-vertical elevators sponsored by thyssenkrupp AG was held on the campus of IIT.
29 August 2016
Gensler Supports CTBUH-IIT Academic Tall Building Studio
Gensler will be supporting the 2016–2017 CTBUH-IIT Tall Building Academic Studio through a 2016 Conference sponsorship package.
29 July 2016
CTBUH Hosts ACSA/AISC Steel Student Design Competition Jurors
The CTBUH was pleased to host the esteemed jurors for the 2015–2016 ACSA/AISC Steel Student Design Competition as they deliberated winners for the annual program.
22 June 2016
Tall Buildings in Singapore in the Context of Global Development
Join the CTBUH, CapitaLand, and the National University of Singapore for a critical look into the past, present, and future of skyscrapers in Singapore.
22 June 2016
Singapore in the Context of Global Development
Over 200 guests attended a discussion forum that took a critical look at the past, present, and future of skyscrapers in Singapore.
16 June 2016
Where Does Jakarta Stand in the Global Picture?
The launch of the CTBUH Indonesia Chapter will feature an investigation into the past, present, and future of skyscrapers in the region.
16 June 2016
Where does Jakarta Stand in the Global Picture?
CTBUH Indonesia, in association with the Jakarta Property Institute, held a networking and discussion forum on June 16 at the Sequis Tower.
16 May 2016
2016 Conference Steering Meeting
Preparations for the upcoming CTBUH 2016 Conference are now significantly advancing, following a Steering Committee meeting in Hong Kong.
15 April 2016
13th Annual Sidney A. Guralnick Awards Luncheon & Lecture
13th Annual Sidney A. Guralnick Excellence in Teaching and Scholarship Awards Luncheon and Lecture sponsored by the IIT CAEE, featuring a lecture by Antony Wood.
11 March 2016
CTBUH Board of Trustees Gather in Venice for March Retreat
The CTBUH Board of Trustees held its first meeting of the year, reviewing 2015 accomplishments, 2016 plans, the upcoming China Conference, and more.
21 January 2016
China Awards 2016 Jury Meeting
The inaugural China Tall Building Awards jury meeting was held in Shanghai, the culmination of many months of effort.
20 January 2016
Inaugural Steering Committee Meetings in All Three Cities
Plans for the 2016 CTBUH Conference are now well underway, beginning with initial meetings of the Conference Steering Committee in all three cities.
2 December 2015
CTBUH Staff Member Peng Du Receives his PhD
We are very pleased to announce that CTBUH Researcher Peng Du has just completed his doctoral dissertation at Illinois Institute of Technology.
25 October 2015
October 2015 Trustee Meeting Report
The second CTBUH Board of Trustees meeting of 2015 took place before the 2015 Conference. The Board discussed Council strategy for the upcoming year, as well as welcomed new Trustees.
3 October 2015
Crown Hall Roundtable – Research Chicago: Tall Buildings
IIT Architecture is hosting a series of four roundtables with CTBUH Executive Director Antony Wood joining other esteemed panelists for Roundtable #3.
30 June 2015
Council Report Examines the Pros and Cons of Vertical Greenery
The American Society of Civil Engineers reviews the CTBUH report on vertical greenery sponsored by Arup. Executive Director Antony Wood is interviewed on the report.
29 May 2015
CTBUH Belgium Study Trip to Chicago
CTBUH Belgium in collaboration with Executive Master Immobilier, The Archinomics Group, and Buildings & Data sa., will be bringing working professionals on a study trip of Chicago
22 May 2015
BCO Members Tour IIT Campus
As a supporting partner of this year’s British Council for Offices Conference, the CTBUH hosted more than 40 visitors from the BCO for an event on its home campus at IIT.
22 May 2015
2015 Chicago BCO Conference
The British Council for Offices will be hosting its annual conference in the city of Chicago. This will include CTBUH hosted tours of the Illinois Institute of Technology campus.
19 May 2015
First Meeting for CTBUH Damping Technologies Research
More than 40 industry and academic experts convened at CTBUH Chicago to mark the launch of the Bouygues Construction-funded damping initiative.
17 April 2015
Facades+ New York City
CTBUH Executive Director Antony Wood recently visited New York City to participate in the Facades+ conference hosted by The Architect’s Newspaper.
15 April 2015
YPC New York Presents Pioneering Megatall: Ping An Finance Center
The inaugural CTBUH New York City Chapter event, held at the offices of Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates, showcased the rising Ping An Finance Center.
18 March 2015
China Office to Launch...Founding Sponsors Confirmed
The CTBUH is extremely pleased to announce that 18th March will see the official launch of its new China Office, located at Tongji University, Shanghai.
18 March 2015
China Office Launch Reception
We encourage you to join us at the Launch Reception for the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) China Office / Asia Headquarters.
18 March 2015
CTBUH China Office Kicks Off
The CTBUH China Office / Asia Headquarters officially launched at CAUP at Tongji University with the inaugural board meeting and a reception
9 March 2015
Trustees Meeting Heralds Bright Future For CTBUH
The CTBUH Board of Trustees held its first meeting of the year, reviewing 2014 accomplishments, 2015 plans, the New York Conference, and more.
23 January 2015
Executive Director’s Europe Trip Paves Way For Research Projects
CTBUH Executive Director Antony Wood and Research Director Dario Trabucco made a week-long journey to Paris and Luxembourg to pursue several initiatives on behalf of the Council.
4 December 2014
CTBUH Helps Middle School Students Reach for the Sky
Students at Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School got a taste of what it’s like to be an architect when they were asked to design a mixed-use “skyscraper of the future”
21 November 2014
New York Conference Inaugural Steering Committee Meeting
Plans for the 2015 Conference in New York are now well underway, beginning with an initial meeting of the Steering Committee at the Bank of America Tower Nov. 18.
7 November 2014
CTBUH Height Committee Meeting
The following topics were addressed: co-joined buildings, criteria for completion, gross-to-net building height, and structural definitions.
15 September 2014
CTBUH Leaders Discuss Ways to Broaden Council Membership
The leadership of the Council convened in the Leaders Meeting to participate in discussions about how to widen the Council’s reach and effectiveness.
15 September 2014
CTBUH Trustees Meet Ahead of 2014 Conference in Shanghai
The second Board of Trustees meeting of 2014 took place in the 83rd-floor conference room at the Grand Hyatt Jin Mao in Shanghai, in advance of the 2014 CTBUH Conference.
18 July 2014
2014 China-Japan-Korea Tall Building Forum
This forum will bring together academics, researchers, and engineers from China, Japan, and Korea to discuss the latest international developments in tall building aspects.
18 July 2014
CTBUH Well Represented at China-Japan-Korea Tall Building Forum
CTBUH’s Japan and Korea chapters, along with Tongji University organized the 2014 China-Japan-Korea Tall Building Forum on July 18th.
21 May 2014
CTBUH Visits 1WTC, 4WTC and 7WTC
Just six months after CTBUH confirmed One World Trade Center's height, Executive Director Antony Wood and Events Manager Jessica Rinkel toured the building.
13 March 2014
Whirlwind Tour Stirs Up More Interest in Shanghai Conference
On a second intensive journey inside six months, Executive Director Antony Wood traveled to China to make additional connections and develop further support.
28 February 2014
Trustees Meeting Reflects CTBUH’s Momentum
The CTBUH Board of Trustees met February 28, setting the course for a number of strategic Council initiatives, including the Strategic Five-Year Plan.
15 February 2014
AAAS “Future of Cities” Symposium Sees Destiny in Density
Executive Director Antony Wood, Trustee Bill Baker, and several academic experts on urban issues spoke at the AAAS Annual Meeting on the panel The Future of Cities: Dense or Dispersed?
1 February 2014
Study on Sustainability Implications of Urban + Suburban Location
CTBUH is conducting a research study aimed at understanding the contributing factors of “sustainability” in both urban and suburban contexts.
13 December 2013
CTBUH Staff Given Tour of AMA Plaza
In keeping with its annual tradition, CTBUH staff enjoyed a tall-building tour as part of its holiday party, exploring the newly remodeled AMA Plaza.
21 November 2013
CTBUH Steers IIT Cloud Research Studio
Executive Director Antony Wood and research associates Payam Bahrami and Dario Trabucco led a one-semester-long Research Studio at the Illinois Institute of Technology.
12 November 2013
CTBUH Affirms One World Trade Center Height of 1776'
The CTBUH Height Committee reached a consensus that One World Trade Center’s height to its architectural top is 1,776 feet (541.3 meters).
8 November 2013
Leaders’ Meeting Focuses on Increasing and Energizing Membership
The top global leadership of the CTBUH held the annual Leader Meeting in Chicago to discuss activating leaders around the world.
1 November 2013
Tongji University Faculty and Students Visit Chicago
“Towards Zero Carbon,” a collaborative design studio between Tongji University, CTBUH and the Illinois Institute of Technology, made a week-long visit to Chicago in November.
18 October 2013
CTBUH Leaders Tour Ping An Tower
Executive Director Antony Wood and Trustee David Malott were treated to a high-octane tour of the under-construction Ping An Financial Center tower by its developer’s CEO.
15 October 2013
Tongji University Hosts CTBUH Lecture
CTBUH Executive Director Antony Wood delivered a lecture to approximately 120 people at Tongji University, the CTBUH’s partner institution in China.
14 October 2013
Greenland Group Hosts Inaugural 2014 Steering Committee Meeting
Greenland Group hosted the inaugural steering committee meeting for the 2014 CTBUH Conference, consisting of more than 25 individuals from the local tall building industry.
18 October 2013
Four-City Tour Generates Strong Shanghai Conference Support
Preparations for the 2014 CTBUH Conference are now underway. Executive Director Antony Wood embarked on a four-city tour, meeting with more than 30 companies over the course of 10 days.
11 October 2013
World Architecture Day Prefab Panel Debates on “Factory-Made”
CTBUH Executive Director Antony Wood led a panel focused on the exigencies of pre-fabrication and modular construction.
1 October 2013
New York’s New Delirium
At least five once-in-a-lifetime multi-acre projects are underway in New York. CTBUH Editor Daniel Safarik reports on his journey to investigate further.
1 October 2013
CTBUH Increases World Architecture Day Role
The CTBUH is pleased to be working with World Architecture News in support of the 2nd annual World Architecture Day, a summit spanning three days including building tours and workshops.
16 August 2013
How Tall Can Buildings Go?
CTBUH chairman Timothy Johnson and Merrill structural amd engineering partner William Baker, a member of the CTBUH board of trustees, are spotlighted in an Atlantic Cit
5 July 2013
CTBUH Launches Indonesia Chapter
At the site of the future Signature Tower a discussion was held on the rapid growth experienced by Indonesia drawing more than 100 participants.
24 June 2013
CTBUH Thailand Chapter Launches
Part of a growing campaign of outreach in Southeast Asia, CTBUH Thailand laid out future plans for the Chapter on the site of Thailand’s next tallest building, MahaNakhon.
12 June 2013
Activity at the CTBUH London Conference: Day Two
See the highlights from the second day of the CTBUH 2013 London Conference including The Shard Networking Reception.
13 June 2013
2013 London Conference: Height & Heritage
In the midst of two decades of unprecedented tall building development globally, Europe has increasingly embraced the skyscraper, even in cities seen as “anti-tall.”
11 June 2013
Activity at the CTBUH London Conference: Day One
See the highlights from the first day of the CTBUH 2013 London Conference including the Opening Plenary and Conference Dinner.
10 June 2013
Activity at the CTBUH London Conference: Pre-Conference
See the highlights from the pre-conference activities including the networking reception held at the top of 30 St Mary Axe and the launch of UltraRope.
1 June 2013
Regional Events Planned in Asia
Chapter activity ramps up in Bangkok and Jakarta as CTBUH increases outreach in Southeast Asia. Representatives of the next tallest buildings in each city will present.
2 May 2013
CTBUH Canada Inaugural Meeting
The first event organized by the newly formed CTBUH Canada Chapter was held at the University of Toronto on May 2, to a highly enthusiastic reception.
20 March 2013
London Conference Steering Committee Meeting
The Steering Committee for the 2013 CTBUH London Conference convened to discuss and confirm the final details of the Conference including the speakers, sponsorship, and tours.
4 March 2013
Trustees Meeting 2013, Chicago
The board of trustees of the CTBUH held its annual meeting at IIT in Chicago on March 4. As a first order of business, the board welcomed three new trustees.
9 January 2013
Key Stakeholders Meet to Launch Life Cycle Research Project
ArcelorMittal funded research project: “A Whole Life Cycle Assessment of the Sustainable Aspects of Structural Systems in Tall Buildings” launched and met for the first time in Chicago.
12 December 2012
Executive Director Visits University of Nottingham
The University of Nottingham welcomed Executive Director Antony Wood to meet the students, view their latest work and to discuss the development of the Masters Course in Sustainable Tall Buildings.
4 December 2012
London 2013 Steering Committee Meeting
Thirty members of the London 2013 Steering Committee, representing developers and a wide range of industry disciplines, met to discuss themes and strategies for the upcoming conference.
3 December 2012
BBC Series Spotlights Skyscrapers
The BBC, working with the CTBUH, has developed a series of reports focusing on the state of the skyscraper around the world.
14 November 2012
CTBUH to Study the Life Cycle of Tall Building Structural Systems
ArcelorMittal has awarded a $300,000 research grant to the CTBUH to study and compare the full range of environmental effects assignable to structural systems in tall buildings.
8 November 2012
Event Focuses on Combining Fire Safety and Sustainability
The CTBUH participated in a symposium to address the complex issues of integrating fire safety design with sustainability.
19 October 2012
Awards Symposium Puts Spotlight on Achievement, Future
2012 CTBUH tall building award winners, finalists and lifetime achievement award winners were not attending the annual symposium to talk about record heights and flashy designs.
19 October 2012
Doha Tower Named Best Tall Building Worldwide
Doha Tower was recognized as the overall "Best Tall Building Worldwide" and "Best Tall Building Middle East & Africa" in the 2012 CTBUH Awards Program.
18 October 2012
Young Professionals Hosts Meeting at the 2012 Awards Symposium
Exactly one year after its establishment the CTBUH Young Professionals Committee gathered at the Awards Symposium on October 18 at the Illinois Institute of Technology.
21 September 2012
2012 Shanghai Congress: Asia Ascending
The Shanghai Congress drew a wide variety of industry professionals from all over the globe with over 800 attendees from 430 companies and 43 countries.
19 September 2012
Shanghai Congress News Day Congress: Day One
See the highlights from the first day of the CTBUH 2012 Shanghai Congress including the Opening Plenary and VIP Reception.
18 September 2012
Sustainability Workshop, Shanghai
The CTBUH Tall Buildings and Sustainability Working Group convened the day before the start of the Shanghai Congress to review recent progress and focus on goals for the future.
28 August 2012
Eco-in-the-City Features CTBUH
World Architecture News is spotlighting the CTBUH in a series of articles on the site’s Eco-in-the-City blog. The articles penned by CTBUH leaders are focusing on sustainability issues.
15 August 2012
Inside the China Broad Group
CTBUH’s Executive Director tours the headquarters of the company behind the 30-story tower erected in 15 days. Now they want to build the world’s tallest tower in nine months.
28 July 2012
CTBUH Leads Tour of MCA Skyscraper Exhibit
CTBUH Executive Director Antony Wood linked the art and reality of tall buildings in a gallery tour of the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago exhibition, Skyscraper.
21 June 2012
CTBUH Celebrates First Exhibition
Chicago Architecture Foundation event spotlights work of CTBUH and AS+GG with Illinois Institute of Technology students: “Unseen City: Designs for a Future Chicago.”
11 April 2012
Helsinki: Developing a Finnish Vernacular for the High-Rise?
The Helsinki symposium, organized by KONE Elevators, had been at least two years in discussion and centered on the possible addition of 30 to 40 story skyscrapers to Finnish skylines.
19 March 2012
Trustees Meeting 2012 Report, Chicago
After one of the most successful years in the 43-year history of the CTBUH, the Board of Trustees gathered to review recent initiatives and discuss the Council’s long-term strategies.
1 March 2012
CTBUH and IIT Win Research Grant
The CTBUH and several members of the IIT faculty have been awarded a grant from the Wanger Institute for Sustainable Energy Research to study the energy-saving effectiveness.
15 February 2012
Shanghai Congress Important Steering Committee Meeting
A major meeting of the Shanghai Congress Local Steering Committee was held in the very appropriate setting of the Shanghai Tower construction site.
1 February 2012
Shanghai 2012: Important Meetings
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.
9 November 2011
Israel Trip Report: Tel Aviv & Jerusalem
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.
11 October 2011
Trustees Meeting 2011, Seoul
The second Trustees meeting of 2011, which welcomed new Trustees Dennis Poon and Steve Watts, took place during the Seoul Conference.
9 October 2011
2011 CTBUH Leaders Meeting
Tall building industry leaders from around the globe met at the seminal Dongbu Financial Center tower for the 2011 CTBUH Leaders Meeting.
14 September 2011
Chair-Elect Timothy Johnson Visits CTBUH HQ
Timothy Johnson of NBBJ, due to take over as CTBUH Chair in October 2011, visited the CTBUH headquarters recently for meetings with Executive Director Antony Wood and CTBUH staff.
19 July 2011
CTBUH Accredits University of Nottingham 2011 Masters Course
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.
17 July 2011
London Report: Bucking a Western Trend?
Executive Director Antony Wood visited the UK in July for the inaugural meeting of a future CTBUH UK Chapter and other endeavors.
17 July 2011
Path to the CTBUH 2012 Shanghai Congress: Beginnings…
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.
1 July 2011
University of Nottingham Visit
The University of Nottingham, Department of Architecture and Built Environment, welcomed CTBUH Executive Director Antony Wood on Tuesday July 19th.
1 July 2011
CTBUH-IIT Design Studio
The CTBUH-Illinois Institute of Technology's latest tall building studio, based on a real site in Seoul, is now ready for viewing. The studio consisted of twelve students working in pai
16 May 2011
CTBUH China Workshop, Shanghai – May
CTBUH and Tongji University are organizing a one-day workshop to explore several aspects of tall buildings. The workshop is sponsored by Arup, Shanghai Institute of Architectural Design
13 April 2011
Back to Bethlehem: Where it all began…
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.
5 April 2011
Trustees Meeting 2011, New York
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.
4 April 2011
Research, Academic & Postgraduate Working Group Meeting
The third meeting of the CTBUH Research, Academic & Postgraduate Working Group was held in New York City on April 4. The meeting was hosted by Skidmore, Owings and Merrill.
23 January 2011
Shard London Bridge Visit
While in London, CTBUH’s Jan Klerks took the opportunity to visit the city's future tallest building; the Shard London Bridge, currently rising next to London Bridge Station.
26 January 2011
The Frozen Han: Wintry Seoul
CTBUH Executive Director Antony Wood and 12 advanced architectural students from the Illinois Institute of Technology visit Seoul to work on a hypothetical tall building design project.
1 December 2010
One Nation Under Construction
CTBUH's Executive Director Antony Wood and others discuss Chicago's John Hancock Center, measuring tall, and other tall subjects.
14 November 2010
CTBUH Running Up the Willis Tower
CTBUH staff braved the chance to climb up all of the 2,109 stairs to the 103rd floor of Chicago Willis (formerly Sears) Tower.
22 October 2010
CTBUH 2010 Annual Leaders Meeting
Following the CTBUH 9th Annual Awards Dinner & Ceremony, the CTBUH Leadership team met again bright and early on the campus of the IIT in Chicago for their annual Leaders Meeting.
15 October 2010
CTBUH Involved in DFI Los Angeles Conference
CTBUH was involved as a coordinating partner, exhibitor and speaker at Deep Foundation Institute’s 35th Annual Conference on Deep Foundations in Hollywood, CA.
24 June 2010
Piraeus Tower Competition
The Piraeus Tower architectural competition focused on the re-design of an incomplete 22-story tower. Antony Wood and Tim Johnson, served on the competition jury.
18 June 2010
CTBUH Research Meeting, Venice
The inaugural meeting of its Research, Academic & Postgraduate Working Group attracted much attention from both academia and industry.
4 June 2010
Marshall Gerometta Wins the 1st Annual CTBUH Golf Tournament
The first CTBUH Annual Golf Tournament took place and after all score cards were turned in, CTBUH's database editor Marshall Gerometta emerged as the overall winner.
1 June 2010
CTBUH Accredits New Masters in Tall Buildings Course at the UoN
The CTBUH have accredited the newly established 'Masters in Sustainable Tall Buildings' architectural course at the University of Nottingham.
12 May 2010
Seoul, Songdo and Meetings
Executive Director, Antony Wood, embarked to Seoul to begin the organization of the anticipated Seoul 2011 conference and tour local tall buildings.
8 May 2010
Shanghai Expo and Meetings Report
Executive Director Antony Wood visited China to attend and speak at the Shanghai Expo. While in China, the foundation was set for the CTBUH 9th World Congress.
7 May 2010
IIT Architecture Open House
Join us to see the results of the 2010 CTBUH-IIT Mumbai high rise studio, as well as other student work, at the IIT College of Architecture end of year show.
30 April 2010
2009-2010 Tall & Green: The Remaking of Mumbai – Final Review
The completion of an intense semester of work for the students and tutors involved in the CTBUH-IIT advanced architectural studio was marked by the final reviews.
22 April 2010
NAE Grand Challenges for the 21st Century: Chicago Summit 2010
CTBUH Executive Director, Antony Wood, participated in the NAE Grand Challenges for the 21st Century: Chicago Summit 2010, held on April 21-22, 2010 in Chicago.
16 April 2010
2010 Mock Firms Skyscraper Challenge
Students from all over the US are challenged to assemble a team as a mock firm and design, construct and commercially market a high-rise on an actual existing plot in a city.
7 April 2010
Trump Tower Chicago, CTBUH Height Signboard Inaugurated
On a rainy Wednesday the CTBUH gathered with members of the Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago team for the inauguration of the building signboard.
2 February 2010
Trustees Meeting 2010, Mumbai
The 2010 annual Trustees meeting took place prior to the CTBUH 2010 World Conference Mumbai, in the same venue as the conference, the Renaissance Hotel Mumbai.
2 February 2010
Mumbai 2010: Welcome / VIP Reception
Amidst the spectacular setting of the Renaissance Hotel’s upper garden terrace, the Welcome/VIP Reception took place the evening before the conference.
7 February 2010
The Remaking of Mumbai Field Visit
With the support from the CTBUH and RoMF, twelve advanced architectural students from the IIT left the cold winter of Chicago for a two week visit to the project site, in the C-ward.
1 January 2010
CTBUH to Play Accreditation Role in New Nottingham Masters Course
The course, coordinated by Philip Oldfield and David Nicholson-Cole at the University of Nottingham, explores the sustainable design of tall buildings.
5 December 2009
Promotional Tour for Mumbai Conference
Executive Director Antony Wood undertook a promotional tour of India for the Mumbai conference. The tour took in Mumbai, Bangalore and Pune.
17 November 2009
CTBUH Changes Height Criteria / Burj Dubai Height Increases
CTBUH announced a change to its height criteria, as a reflection of recent developments with several supertall buildings.
29 October 2009
Willis/Sears Tower Tour
Members of CTBUH staff had a unique opportunity to see the in and outs of the Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower) in Chicago.
21 October 2009
CTBUH 2009 Annual Leaders Meeting
Preceding the CTBUH 2009 Chicago Conference, 55 leaders within the CTBUH organization gathered to discuss current developments, progress on projects, and new ideas and initiatives.
21 October 2009
CTBUH Presents Plaque to Trump Tower
CTBUH presented a plaque to The Trump Organization recognizing Trump Tower as the tallest all-concrete building in the world and the 7th tallest building in the world.
1 September 2009
40 Years of the CTBUH – Chairman Reflections
For its 40th anniversary, the CTBUH has collected the reflections of some past chairmen, which will be published in a commemorative brochure to be distributed at the Chicago conference.
28 August 2009
Next CTBUH Chair visits CTBUH HQ
Professor Sang Dae Kim of Korea University, due to take over as CTBUH Chair in October 2009, visited the CTBUH offices for a 2-day meeting.
14 August 2009
Singapore Visit
Executive Director Antony Wood shares his recent experiences of a new and exciting Singapore which has, in a quiet, unpretentious way, been implementing social-urban policies.
19 May 2009
‘Remaking of Mumbai’ Exhibit
The result of a semester's work for 12 students and Professor Antony Wood of the C-ward district of Mumbai, the projects was exhibited at IIT's Open House exhibition.
19 May 2009
Inaugural Fire & Safety Meeting
The CTBUH’s Fire & Safety Working Group convened for a one and a half day meeting at the offices of Schirmer Engineering on 18th-19th May.
19 May 2009
Fire & Safety Working Group Meeting
The CTBUH’s Fire & Safety Working Group convened for a one and a half day meeting at the offices of Schirmer Engineering.
8 May 2009
2009 Mock Firms Competition
CTBUH staff Antony Wood, Jan Klerks and Philip Oldfield were involved in the reviews of the "Mock Firms National Skyscraper Challenge" organized by Chicago Architecture Today.
7 May 2009
Tall & Green: The Remaking of Mumbai - Final Reviews
The culmination of a semester of intense work for the students and tutors involved in the CTBUH-IIT ‘Tall & Green: The Remaking of Mumbai’ advanced architectural studio.
1 March 2009
IIT and University of Nottingham Design Collaboration
Students from the University of Nottingham recently visited Chicago as part of a tall building design studio collaboration with the ‘Remaking of Mumbai’ studio at IIT.
26 February 2009
Tall Buildings and Sustainability Working Group - 3rd Meeting
The third meeting of the CTBUH Tall Buildings and Sustainability Working Group took place on February 26th 2009, at the Chicago office of Environmental Systems Design.
11 February 2009
The Remaking of Mumbai, Tour
Ten advanced architectural students from the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) and Prof. Antony Wood to engage in the urban issues of the C-ward district of Mumbai.
21 January 2009
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.
12 November 2008
Tall Buildings and Sustainability Working Group Update
Two meetings channeled the efforts of the Sustainability Working Group into an anticipated 80,000 word, 200-page, richly illustrated book.
15 November 2008
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.
15 November 2008
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.
24 October 2008
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.
24 October 2008
CTBUH 2008 Moscow Conference: Gaining Height
Held in the prestigious setting of the Ararat Park Hyatt Hotel Moscow, the 120 delegates in attendance were treated to an inspiring three days of information and cultural exchange.
15 October 2008
Changes to CTBUH Governance
In line with the expanding operation, CTBUH changed its Governance, including the creation of a new Board of Trustees.
2 October 2008
Tall Buildings and Sustainability Working Group Update
The Working Group have announced the chapter plan for a 200-page, richly illustrated book, entitled the ‘CTBUH Guide to Sustainabilty for Tall Buildings in Urban Environments’.
2 October 2008
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.”
1 August 2008
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.
29 October 2007
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.
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02 November 2022
Interview with Dr. Antony Wood, CTBUH President, at Green Building Council South Africa Convention
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Dr. Antony Wood - The Future of Cities: Density, Sustainability and Liveability
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23 May 2022
A Global Overview of Steel-Timber Hybrid High-Rise Buildings
A growing number of mass-timber high-rise projects around the world use steel in a significant structural capacity. An overview is provided to set the stage...
23 May 2022
Steel-Timber Hybrid Buildings Conference 2022 Opening Welcome Remarks
Opening Welcome Remarks for Steel-Timber Hybrid Buildings Conference 2022 by (in order of appearance): - Antony Wood, President, CTBUH - Reed Kroloff, Dean of Architecture,...
19 January 2022
CTBUH’s Dr. Antony Wood and several other CTBUH members were interviewed for PBS’s NOVA program, High-Risk High-Rise. Hear from leading tall building experts on how...
19 January 2022
Future City – Architecture and Mobility
Tune into Industry Meets Science to hear CTBUH President Antony Wood and CTBUH experts from TK Elevator and Killa Design discuss the future of cities...
10 December 2021
CTBUH CEO Interviewed about the Future of Tall Building Design
During a conversation with the Building Insights podcast, Antony Wood expands on the implications of a recent architects’ survey showing that the tall buildings of...
14 October 2021
CTBUH CEO Antony Wood Interviewed on Podcast, The “Urbanist”: 10 Years
CTBUH CEO Antony Wood interviewed on the topic of urban density and how increased urban density and vertical growth can support more sustainable cities. For...
22 September 2021
Community, Sustainability & the Skyscraper: Can They Co-Exist?
As part of the Break the Box lecture series, CTBUH CEO Antony Wood presented on "Community, Sustainability & the Skyscraper: Can They Co-Exist?," examining the...
01 April 2021
Tall Timber and the Future City
Antony Wood, CEO of the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, delivers the keynote presentation, 1 April 2021, at the International Mass Timber Conference...
24 February 2021
Mass Timber Construction Podcast with Special Guest, Antony Wood
Paul Kremer talks to Antony about the way tall timber buildings are transforming the urban habitat, and how a very large research project is encouraging...
09 November 2019
SEFW 2019 Fall Forum, Featuring Antony Wood
CTBUH Chief Executive Officer Antony Wood presented at the Structural Engineers Foundation of Washington Fall Forum on November 9, 2019. Wood presented, "Worldwide Trends in...
22 October 2018
Cities 2070: What is Truly "Sustainable?"
The early 21st century marked a watershed moment in which the world recognized the importance of “sustainable” thinking, where the long-term effects of human activities...
30 May 2018
Setting the Scene: The CTBUH Awards Program
The CTBUH Awards have evolved significantly over time, shifting from exclusively recognizing key individuals in the tall building industry through Lifetime Achievement Awards, to embracing...
02 November 2017
CTBUH 2017 Australia Conference - Melbourne Session 1: Melbourne: World's Most Livable City Q&A
Antony Wood, CTBUH Executive Director, chairs the question and answer session with Larry Parsons, Director of Design, Ethos Urban; Jonathan Spear, Executive Director, Infrastructure Victoria;...
31 October 2017
In addition to demonstrating examples of existing built work and the concept of integrated vertical urbanism, this presentation also showed the work of the recent...
31 October 2017
Downtown High-Rise vs. Suburban Low-Rise Living: A Pilot Study on Urban Sustainability
The presentation covered a significant research project conducted by CTBUH that investigates and compares the sustainability of people’s lifestyles in multiple key areas from environmental...
31 October 2017
CTBUH 2017 Australia Conference - Session 6A: Urban vs. Suburban Q&A
Natasha Epstein, Senior Associate, CollinsWoerman, chairs the question and answer session with Antony Wood, Executive Director, CTBUH; Lester Partridge, Director, LCI Australia Pty; and David...
26 July 2017
CTBUH Expands UK Presence with Debate on Urban Housing in Manchester
On July 26. 2017 the CTBUH held its first Manchester event in coordination with the CTBUH UK Chapter, marking the occasion with a debate on...
16 March 2017
How High Can We Go? (Highlight)
Thursday, March 16, 2017. Chicago, United States of America. Hosted in collaboration with the Chicago Architecture Foundation, the first event in the Building Tall lecture...
16 March 2017
Building Tall Skyscraper Lecture Series: How High Can We Go?
Thursday, March 16, 2017. Chicago, United States of America. Hosted in collaboration with the Chicago Architecture Foundation, the first lecture of the series Building Tall...
20 October 2016
CTBUH 2016 China Conference - Plenary 6: Hong Kong Developments Q&A
Thursday October 20, 2016. Hong Kong, China. Antony Wood of the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat; Eric Ma of Hong Kong Special Administrative...
17 October 2016
Dense Downtown vs. Suburban Dispersed: A Pilot Study on Sustainability
This research is focused on quantitatively investigating and comparing the environmental and social sustainability of people’s lifestyles in terms of embodied energy, operational energy use,...
17 October 2016
The Sustainability of Density & Vertical Urbanism Q & A
Monday, October 17, 2016. Shenzhen, China. long Xiu, Chairman, Architectural Society of China; Mun Summ Wong, Woha; Antony Wood, Executive Director, CTBUH answer questions at...
26 October 2015
Developing Tall in the New York Context
Gary Barnett, Extell Development Corporation; Ric Clark, Brookfield Properties; Joseph Moinian, Moinian Group; and Larry Silverstein, Silverstein Properties, discuss development in New York City and...
03 October 2015
S. R. Crown Hall Roundtable: Tall Buildings
IIT Architecture hosted a series of four roundtables on October 2nd and 3rd to celebrate the opening of the Chicago Architecture Biennial. The third roundtable...
06 November 2014
Thursday, 6th November 2014 Chicago, USA. Leslie Shepherd, Chief Architect, General Services Administration, James Cutler, Founding Partner, Cutler Anderson Architects, Michael Goldrick, Project Management Director,...
18 September 2014
Rethinking the Skyscraper in the Ecological Age: Design Principles for a New High-Rise Vernacular
This presentation investigates tall buildings from an aesthetic and social, as well as commercial and environmental, viewpoint; as contributing elements in the fabric of a...
18 September 2014
2014 Shanghai International Conference - Day 3 Plenary - Q & A
2014 Shanghai International Conference Day 3 Plenary Questions & Answers session with speakers Timothy Johnson, CTBUH Chairman / NBBJ, Mun Summ Wong of WOHA, Yang...
18 September 2014
Measuring Tall Buildings: Has CTBUH got its Height Criteria Correct?
One of the roles of the CTBUH is to be a “voice of reason” as the arbiter of building height claims, and to be consistent...
17 September 2014
It is widely accepted that the concentration of people in denser cities – sharing space, infrastructure, and facilities – offers much greater energy efficiency than...
17 September 2014
2014 Shanghai International Conference - Session 08 - Q & A
2014 Shanghai International Conference Session 08 Questions & Answers session with speakers Antony Wood, CTBUH / IIT / Tongji University; Luke Leung, SOM; and Christopher...
07 November 2013
Antony Wood (CTBUH Executive Director) and Jeanne Gang (Studio Gang Architects) welcome delegates and open the 12th Annual Awards Symposium.
07 November 2013
The Session Three speaker panel consisting of: Jack Matthews, President, Matthews Southwest; Nigel Dancey, Foster + Partners; Rem Koolhaas, Office for Metropolitan Architecture; Bill Price,...
07 November 2013
CTBUH 12th Annual Awards Dinner
The 12th Annual Awards Ceremony & Dinner was held in Mies van der Rohe's iconic Crown Hall, on the Illinois Institute of Technology campus, Chicago....
18 October 2012
2012 Awards - Introduction & Welcome
Antony Wood (CTBUH Executive Director), Timothy Johnson (CTBUH Chairman), and Rick Cook (Awards Chair) welcome delegates and open the 3rd Annual Awards Symposium.
03 November 2011
CTBUH Executive Director Antony Wood brings the awards symposium to a close, prior to the commencement of the Awards Ceremony & Dinner a short walk...
12 October 2011
A Guide to Natural Ventilation in Tall Office Buildings
Skyscrapers use more energy and material resources per square foot to build, operate and eventually demolish, yet will continue to be built prolifically, especially in...
21 October 2010
CTBUH Symposium "9th Annual Awards" Introduction
Sang Dae Kim, CTBUH Chairman, gives the Welcoming message at the opening of the 2010 Awards Symposium. Symposium Chair, CTBUH Executive Director Antony Wood, also...
04 February 2010
The Re-making of Mumbai: Search for an Appropriate Skyscraper Response
In the early part of 2009, twelve students from the Illinois Institute of Technology, under the tutelage of Professor Antony Wood and working together with...
03 December 2009
The Remaking Sustainable Cities in the Vertical Age
CTBUH Executive Director Antony Wood gives a presentation in Pune, India to promote the 2010 Mumbai Conference (3-5th February 2010) and present the intentions behind...
01 December 2009
ET Think Turf Round-table Discussion
CTBUH Executive Director Antony Wood participates in a round table discussion at the Times of India headquarters in Mumbai, India to promote the 2010 Mumbai...
11 November 2008
Antony Wood, CTBUH Executive Director, gives a presentation on the aesthetics of tall buildings and sustainability to the Australian Council on Tall Buildings and Urban...
02 November 2008
Chicago Humanities Festival: Tall, Taller, Tallest
Antony Wood, CTBUH Executive Director presents to a crowd of Chicago locals at the 2008 Chicago Humanities Festival organized by the Chicago Architecture Foundation. This...
05 March 2008
Day 3 Welcome & Chair: David Scott & Antony Wood, CTBUH
David Scott, CTBUH Chairman, and Antony Wood, CTBUH Executive Director, open Day 3 of the CTBUH 8th World Congress in Dubai and welcome the Plenary...
05 March 2008
Tall Tales: A Century of Exhibiting Tall Buildings
Wayne Labar from the Liberty Science Center examined the art and science of exhibiting tall buildings as a distinct genre within museum exhibitions. Several historical,...
03 March 2008
Day 2 Welcome: Antony Wood, CTBUH Executive Director
Antony Wood, CTBUH Executive Director, and Mark Amirault of Emaar open Day 2 of the CTBUH 8th World Congress in Dubai and welcome the Plenary...
03 March 2008
Green or Grey? The Aesthetics of Tall Building Sustainability
Antony Wood, Illinois Institute of Technology / CTBUH, presented the viability of the tall building as a sustainable element in our future urban centers at...
03 March 2008
Five Energy Generations of Tall Buildings
Philip Oldfield, University of Nottingham/Illinois Institute of Technology presented the the history of energy use in tall buildings, from their origins in North America in...
26 October 2006
Antony Wood, CTBUH Executive Director opens Day 2 of the conference at the Herman Hall, Illinois Institute of Technology. The four sessions of Day 2...
26 October 2006
Report on Council Working Group Activities: Seismic Design and Sustainable Design
Ron Klemencic, Magnusson Klemencic Associates and Mike Willford, Arup present the Seismic Design Report on Council Working Group Activities at the CTBUH 2006 Chicago Conference...
26 October 2006
Beyond Sculpture: Tall Buildings and Place
Antony Wood, CTBUH Executive Director highlights the appropriateness of place in designing tall buildings at the CTBUH 2006 Chicago Conference held in the Herman Hall,...
26 October 2006
The Session 8 speaker panel consisting of Roy Denoon from CPP, Michael Willford from Arup, Paul Morrell from Davis Langdon Seah International, Antony Wood from...
02 November 2022
Interview with Dr. Antony Wood, CTBUH President, at Green Building Council South Africa Convention
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02 November 2022
Dr. Antony Wood - The Future of Cities: Density, Sustainability and Liveability
Join CTBUH President Dr. Antony Wood for his opening keynote presentation, “The Future of Cities: Density, Sustainability, and Liveability,” at the 2022 Green Building Convention,...
23 May 2022
A Global Overview of Steel-Timber Hybrid High-Rise Buildings
A growing number of mass-timber high-rise projects around the world use steel in a significant structural capacity. An overview is provided to set the stage...
23 May 2022
Steel-Timber Hybrid Buildings Conference 2022 Opening Welcome Remarks
Opening Welcome Remarks for Steel-Timber Hybrid Buildings Conference 2022 by (in order of appearance): - Antony Wood, President, CTBUH - Reed Kroloff, Dean of Architecture,...
19 January 2022
CTBUH’s Dr. Antony Wood and several other CTBUH members were interviewed for PBS’s NOVA program, High-Risk High-Rise. Hear from leading tall building experts on how...
19 January 2022
Future City – Architecture and Mobility
Tune into Industry Meets Science to hear CTBUH President Antony Wood and CTBUH experts from TK Elevator and Killa Design discuss the future of cities...
10 December 2021
CTBUH CEO Interviewed about the Future of Tall Building Design
During a conversation with the Building Insights podcast, Antony Wood expands on the implications of a recent architects’ survey showing that the tall buildings of...
14 October 2021
CTBUH CEO Antony Wood Interviewed on Podcast, The “Urbanist”: 10 Years
CTBUH CEO Antony Wood interviewed on the topic of urban density and how increased urban density and vertical growth can support more sustainable cities. For...
22 September 2021
Community, Sustainability & the Skyscraper: Can They Co-Exist?
As part of the Break the Box lecture series, CTBUH CEO Antony Wood presented on "Community, Sustainability & the Skyscraper: Can They Co-Exist?," examining the...
01 April 2021
Tall Timber and the Future City
Antony Wood, CEO of the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, delivers the keynote presentation, 1 April 2021, at the International Mass Timber Conference...
24 February 2021
Mass Timber Construction Podcast with Special Guest, Antony Wood
Paul Kremer talks to Antony about the way tall timber buildings are transforming the urban habitat, and how a very large research project is encouraging...
09 November 2019
SEFW 2019 Fall Forum, Featuring Antony Wood
CTBUH Chief Executive Officer Antony Wood presented at the Structural Engineers Foundation of Washington Fall Forum on November 9, 2019. Wood presented, "Worldwide Trends in...
22 October 2018
Cities 2070: What is Truly "Sustainable?"
The early 21st century marked a watershed moment in which the world recognized the importance of “sustainable” thinking, where the long-term effects of human activities...
30 May 2018
Setting the Scene: The CTBUH Awards Program
The CTBUH Awards have evolved significantly over time, shifting from exclusively recognizing key individuals in the tall building industry through Lifetime Achievement Awards, to embracing...
02 November 2017
CTBUH 2017 Australia Conference - Melbourne Session 1: Melbourne: World's Most Livable City Q&A
Antony Wood, CTBUH Executive Director, chairs the question and answer session with Larry Parsons, Director of Design, Ethos Urban; Jonathan Spear, Executive Director, Infrastructure Victoria;...
31 October 2017
In addition to demonstrating examples of existing built work and the concept of integrated vertical urbanism, this presentation also showed the work of the recent...
31 October 2017
Downtown High-Rise vs. Suburban Low-Rise Living: A Pilot Study on Urban Sustainability
The presentation covered a significant research project conducted by CTBUH that investigates and compares the sustainability of people’s lifestyles in multiple key areas from environmental...
31 October 2017
CTBUH 2017 Australia Conference - Session 6A: Urban vs. Suburban Q&A
Natasha Epstein, Senior Associate, CollinsWoerman, chairs the question and answer session with Antony Wood, Executive Director, CTBUH; Lester Partridge, Director, LCI Australia Pty; and David...
26 July 2017
CTBUH Expands UK Presence with Debate on Urban Housing in Manchester
On July 26. 2017 the CTBUH held its first Manchester event in coordination with the CTBUH UK Chapter, marking the occasion with a debate on...
16 March 2017
How High Can We Go? (Highlight)
Thursday, March 16, 2017. Chicago, United States of America. Hosted in collaboration with the Chicago Architecture Foundation, the first event in the Building Tall lecture...
16 March 2017
Building Tall Skyscraper Lecture Series: How High Can We Go?
Thursday, March 16, 2017. Chicago, United States of America. Hosted in collaboration with the Chicago Architecture Foundation, the first lecture of the series Building Tall...
20 October 2016
CTBUH 2016 China Conference - Plenary 6: Hong Kong Developments Q&A
Thursday October 20, 2016. Hong Kong, China. Antony Wood of the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat; Eric Ma of Hong Kong Special Administrative...
17 October 2016
Dense Downtown vs. Suburban Dispersed: A Pilot Study on Sustainability
This research is focused on quantitatively investigating and comparing the environmental and social sustainability of people’s lifestyles in terms of embodied energy, operational energy use,...
17 October 2016
The Sustainability of Density & Vertical Urbanism Q & A
Monday, October 17, 2016. Shenzhen, China. long Xiu, Chairman, Architectural Society of China; Mun Summ Wong, Woha; Antony Wood, Executive Director, CTBUH answer questions at...
26 October 2015
Developing Tall in the New York Context
Gary Barnett, Extell Development Corporation; Ric Clark, Brookfield Properties; Joseph Moinian, Moinian Group; and Larry Silverstein, Silverstein Properties, discuss development in New York City and...
03 October 2015
S. R. Crown Hall Roundtable: Tall Buildings
IIT Architecture hosted a series of four roundtables on October 2nd and 3rd to celebrate the opening of the Chicago Architecture Biennial. The third roundtable...
06 November 2014
Thursday, 6th November 2014 Chicago, USA. Leslie Shepherd, Chief Architect, General Services Administration, James Cutler, Founding Partner, Cutler Anderson Architects, Michael Goldrick, Project Management Director,...
18 September 2014
Rethinking the Skyscraper in the Ecological Age: Design Principles for a New High-Rise Vernacular
This presentation investigates tall buildings from an aesthetic and social, as well as commercial and environmental, viewpoint; as contributing elements in the fabric of a...
18 September 2014
2014 Shanghai International Conference - Day 3 Plenary - Q & A
2014 Shanghai International Conference Day 3 Plenary Questions & Answers session with speakers Timothy Johnson, CTBUH Chairman / NBBJ, Mun Summ Wong of WOHA, Yang...
18 September 2014
Measuring Tall Buildings: Has CTBUH got its Height Criteria Correct?
One of the roles of the CTBUH is to be a “voice of reason” as the arbiter of building height claims, and to be consistent...
17 September 2014
It is widely accepted that the concentration of people in denser cities – sharing space, infrastructure, and facilities – offers much greater energy efficiency than...
17 September 2014
2014 Shanghai International Conference - Session 08 - Q & A
2014 Shanghai International Conference Session 08 Questions & Answers session with speakers Antony Wood, CTBUH / IIT / Tongji University; Luke Leung, SOM; and Christopher...
07 November 2013
Antony Wood (CTBUH Executive Director) and Jeanne Gang (Studio Gang Architects) welcome delegates and open the 12th Annual Awards Symposium.
07 November 2013
The Session Three speaker panel consisting of: Jack Matthews, President, Matthews Southwest; Nigel Dancey, Foster + Partners; Rem Koolhaas, Office for Metropolitan Architecture; Bill Price,...
07 November 2013
CTBUH 12th Annual Awards Dinner
The 12th Annual Awards Ceremony & Dinner was held in Mies van der Rohe's iconic Crown Hall, on the Illinois Institute of Technology campus, Chicago....
18 October 2012
2012 Awards - Introduction & Welcome
Antony Wood (CTBUH Executive Director), Timothy Johnson (CTBUH Chairman), and Rick Cook (Awards Chair) welcome delegates and open the 3rd Annual Awards Symposium.
03 November 2011
CTBUH Executive Director Antony Wood brings the awards symposium to a close, prior to the commencement of the Awards Ceremony & Dinner a short walk...
12 October 2011
A Guide to Natural Ventilation in Tall Office Buildings
Skyscrapers use more energy and material resources per square foot to build, operate and eventually demolish, yet will continue to be built prolifically, especially in...
21 October 2010
CTBUH Symposium "9th Annual Awards" Introduction
Sang Dae Kim, CTBUH Chairman, gives the Welcoming message at the opening of the 2010 Awards Symposium. Symposium Chair, CTBUH Executive Director Antony Wood, also...
04 February 2010
The Re-making of Mumbai: Search for an Appropriate Skyscraper Response
In the early part of 2009, twelve students from the Illinois Institute of Technology, under the tutelage of Professor Antony Wood and working together with...
03 December 2009
The Remaking Sustainable Cities in the Vertical Age
CTBUH Executive Director Antony Wood gives a presentation in Pune, India to promote the 2010 Mumbai Conference (3-5th February 2010) and present the intentions behind...
01 December 2009
ET Think Turf Round-table Discussion
CTBUH Executive Director Antony Wood participates in a round table discussion at the Times of India headquarters in Mumbai, India to promote the 2010 Mumbai...
11 November 2008
Antony Wood, CTBUH Executive Director, gives a presentation on the aesthetics of tall buildings and sustainability to the Australian Council on Tall Buildings and Urban...
02 November 2008
Chicago Humanities Festival: Tall, Taller, Tallest
Antony Wood, CTBUH Executive Director presents to a crowd of Chicago locals at the 2008 Chicago Humanities Festival organized by the Chicago Architecture Foundation. This...
05 March 2008
Day 3 Welcome & Chair: David Scott & Antony Wood, CTBUH
David Scott, CTBUH Chairman, and Antony Wood, CTBUH Executive Director, open Day 3 of the CTBUH 8th World Congress in Dubai and welcome the Plenary...
05 March 2008
Tall Tales: A Century of Exhibiting Tall Buildings
Wayne Labar from the Liberty Science Center examined the art and science of exhibiting tall buildings as a distinct genre within museum exhibitions. Several historical,...
03 March 2008
Day 2 Welcome: Antony Wood, CTBUH Executive Director
Antony Wood, CTBUH Executive Director, and Mark Amirault of Emaar open Day 2 of the CTBUH 8th World Congress in Dubai and welcome the Plenary...
03 March 2008
Green or Grey? The Aesthetics of Tall Building Sustainability
Antony Wood, Illinois Institute of Technology / CTBUH, presented the viability of the tall building as a sustainable element in our future urban centers at...
03 March 2008
Five Energy Generations of Tall Buildings
Philip Oldfield, University of Nottingham/Illinois Institute of Technology presented the the history of energy use in tall buildings, from their origins in North America in...
26 October 2006
Antony Wood, CTBUH Executive Director opens Day 2 of the conference at the Herman Hall, Illinois Institute of Technology. The four sessions of Day 2...
26 October 2006
Report on Council Working Group Activities: Seismic Design and Sustainable Design
Ron Klemencic, Magnusson Klemencic Associates and Mike Willford, Arup present the Seismic Design Report on Council Working Group Activities at the CTBUH 2006 Chicago Conference...
26 October 2006
Beyond Sculpture: Tall Buildings and Place
Antony Wood, CTBUH Executive Director highlights the appropriateness of place in designing tall buildings at the CTBUH 2006 Chicago Conference held in the Herman Hall,...
26 October 2006
The Session 8 speaker panel consisting of Roy Denoon from CPP, Michael Willford from Arup, Paul Morrell from Davis Langdon Seah International, Antony Wood from...
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01 August 2020
Antony Wood, Peng Du & Daniel Safarik, CTBUH
For more than a century, architects and urban visionaries have foretold of three-dimensional cities, with tall buildings linked by skybridges forming a new kind of...
14 March 2019
Skybridges: A History and a View to the Near Future
Antony Wood & Daniel Safarik CTBUH
As many architects and visionaries have shown over a period spanning more than a century, the re-creation of the urban realm in the sky through...
20 October 2018
Polycentric Cities: The Future of Vertical Urbanism
CTBUH 2018 Conference Speakers
As we approach the new normality of cities housing 10 million or more inhabitants, those best positioned for the future are evolving along polycentric, multi-nodal...
20 October 2018
The Tall, Polycentric City: Dubai and the Future of Vertical Urbanism
Daniel Safarik, Shawn Ursini & Antony Wood, CTBUH
The development pattern of Dubai, host city of the 2018 CTBUH Middle East Conference core program, typifies the polycentric city phenomenon more than most cities....
02 June 2017
Dense Downtown vs. Suburban Dispersed: A Pilot Study on Urban Sustainability
Antony Wood & Peng Du, Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat
This paper presents the initial findings of a ground-breaking two-year CTBUH-funded research project investigating the real environmental and social sustainability of people’s lifestyles in a...
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17 October 2016
Daniel Safarik, Shawn Ursini & Antony Wood; Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat
The rise of the megacity presents unprecedented opportunities to understand the human urbanization phenomenon, and to observe the effects of multicore, polycentric cities growing together...
17 October 2016
Cities to Megacities: Perspectives
CTBUH 2016 Conference Speakers
The CTBUH 2016 International Conference is being held in the three cities of the Pearl River Delta, the world’s largest “megacity,” projected to have 120...
17 October 2016
Dense Downtown vs. Suburban Dispersed: A Pilot Study on Urban Sustainability
Antony Wood & Peng Du, Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat
This paper presents the initial findings of a ground-breaking two-year CTBUH-funded research project investigating the real environmental and social sustainability of people’s lifestyles in a...
01 June 2016
A Whole LCA of the Sustainable Aspects of Structural Systems in Tall Buildings
Dario Trabucco, IUAV University of Venice; Antony Wood, Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat; Olivier Vassart & Nicoletta Popa, ArcelorMittal
This paper summarizes the results of a two-year-long research project conducted by the CTBUH on the life cycle assessment (LCA) of tall building structural systems....
26 October 2015
A Whole Life Cycle Assessment of the Sustainable Aspects of Structural Systems in Tall Buildings
Dario Trabucco & Antony Wood, Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat; Olivier Vassart & Nicoletta Popa, ArcelorMittal
During a dedicated two-year-long research effort, the CTBUH analyzed all life phases of a tall building’s structural system: the extraction and production of its materials,...
01 June 2015
Rethinking the Skyscraper in the Ecological Age: Design Principles for a New High-Rise Vernacular
Antony Wood, CTBUH
This paper investigates tall buildings from an aesthetic and social, as well as commercial and environmental, viewpoint; as contributing elements in the fabric of a...
31 December 2014
Interactive Study on Year in Review: Tall Trends of 2014
Daniel Safarik, Antony Wood, Marty Carver & Marshall Gerometta, CTBUH
An All-Time Record 97 Buildings of 200 Meters or Higher Completed in 2014 and 2014 showed further shifts towards Asia, and also surprising developments in...
16 September 2014
Beyond Icons: Developing Horizontally in the Vertical Realm
James Robinson, Hongkong Land Limited; Antony Wood, CTBUH
If the horizontal growth of cities is considered unsustainable in terms of land use, infrastructure, energy use and pollution creation, then cities need to grow...
16 September 2014
Dario Trabucco, Dr. Antony Wood & Meysam Tabibzadeh, CTBUH; Olivier Vassart, ArcelorMittal
This paper illustrates the tasks completed so far and the initial findings of the first part of a 24-month long, US $300k research project on...
16 September 2014
Rethinking the Skyscraper in the Ecological Age: Design Principles for a New High-Rise Vernacular
Antony Wood, CTBUH
This paper investigates tall buildings from an aesthetic and social, as well as commercial and environmental, viewpoint; as contributing elements in the fabric of a...
16 September 2014
Peng Du & Antony Wood, CTBUH
It is widely accepted that the concentration of people in denser cities – sharing space, infrastructure, and facilities – offers much greater energy efficiency than...
28 July 2014
Debating Tall: Is There a Height Threshold For Optimum Sustainability?
Jason McLennan, International Living Future Institute; Antony Wood, CTBUH
As increased density has become more accepted as necessity, the scale of that density is still under debate. Thus we ask, “Is the threshold for...
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31 December 2013
Year in Review: Tall Trends of 2013
Daniel Safarik, Antony Wood, Marty Carver & Marshall Gerometta, CTBUH
By all appearances, the small increase in the total number of tall-building completions from 2012 into 2013 is indicative of a return to the prevalent...
31 December 2012
Year in Review: Tall Trends of 2012
Kevin Brass, Antony Wood & Marty Carver, CTBUH
For the first time in six years the number of tall buildings completed annually around the world declined as the effects of the global financial...
18 January 2012
The Tallest 20 in 2020: Entering the Era of the Megatall
Nathaniel Hollister & Antony Wood, CTBUH
Within this decade we will likely witness not only the world’s first kilometer-tall building, but also the completion of a significant number of buildings over...
31 December 2011
Year in Review: Tall Trends of 2011
Nathaniel Hollister & Antony Wood, CTBUH
The annual story is becoming a familiar one: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, and now 2011 have each sequentially broke the record for the most 200...
01 August 2011
Rethinking Evacuation: Rethinking Cities
Antony Wood, CTBUH
The terrorist attacks and consequential collapse of the World Trade Center towers on September 11, 2001 resulted in, arguably, the largest single retrospective analysis of...
01 August 2011
Nathaniel Hollister, Jan Klerks & Antony Wood, CTBUH
New York’s dramatic skyline, over a century in the making, has for years been the envy of cities around the world. From the very birth...
01 November 2010
The Remaking of Mumbai (II) A CTBUH–IIT Educational Design Studio
Antony Wood, CTBUH
The CTBUH–IIT 2010 spring semester student design project undertaken between January and May 2010 was a continuation of the 2009 studio, thanks to the continued...
01 February 2010
The Remaking of Mumbai: A CTBUH-IIT Collaborative Architectural Design Studio
Antony Wood, CTBUH
The five towers rise up from the urban plane, connected by a sinuous, landscaped bridge that starts at the ground and works its way up,...
04 September 2009
Philip Oldfield, University of Nottingham; Dario Trabucco, Universita IUAV di Venezia; Antony Wood, CTBUH
Whilst there have been numerous categorisations of high-rise buildings according to their function, architectural style, height or structural strategy, historically little work has been undertaken...
01 February 2009
Tall Buildings in the Global Recession: 2008, 2020 and Beyond
Philip Oldfield & Antony Wood, CTBUH
The year 2008 will long be remembered as the start of an economic crisis that has gripped the entire globe - a year that may...
01 December 2008
Editorial: Tall Sustainability - An Urban Imperative?
Antony Wood, CTBUH
Editorial on "Tall Sustainability - An Urban Imperative?" by Antony Wood for the Wiley Tal Journal 2008.
01 October 2008
Global Trends of the High-rise Building Design
Antony Wood & Philip Oldfield, CTBUH
The paper analyses High-rise building through four key factors - land prices, global icons, sustainability and collapse of the World Trade Centre towers, especially focuses...
01 September 2008
Trends, Drivers and Challenges in Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat
Antony Wood, CTBUH
This paper outlines the major influences on tall building design in the early stages of the 21st Century. At this unprecedented time in terms of...
01 May 2008
Sustainable Rating Systems Around the World
Antony Wood & Candace Say, Illinois Institute of Technology
This paper will focus on the similarities and differences between the four rating systems and look into the environmental and cultural factors that impact the...
03 March 2008
Tall Tales: A Century of Exhibiting Tall Buildings
Wayne LaBar, Liberty Science Center; Antony Wood, CTBUH
This paper examines the art and science of exhibiting tall buildings as a distinct genre within museum exhibitions. Several historical, seminal tall building exhibit installations...
03 March 2008
Philip Oldfield, University of Nottingham; Dario Trabucco, Universita IUAV di Venezia; Antony Wood, CTBUH
This paper aims to rectify this by examining the history of energy use in tall buildings, from their origins in North America in the late...
03 March 2008
Green or Grey? The Aesthetics of Tall Building Sustainability
Antony Wood, CTBUH
This paper outlines the viability of the tall building as a sustainable element in our future urban centres and examines several tall building case studies...
01 December 2007
Antony Wood, CTBUH
Editorial written by Antony Wood for the Wiley Tal Journal 2007.
01 November 2007
Antony Wood & Corey Baitz, CTBUH
Within the past ten years magnetic levitation (maglev) technology has gained substantial interest and significant development internationally. This development has opened up a number of...
23 October 2007
Sustainability: A New High-Rise Vernacular
Antony Wood, CTBUH
This paper outlines the viability of the tall building as a sustainable element in our future urban centres and examines several tall building case studies...
17 May 2007
Alternative Forms of Tall Building Evacuation
Antony Wood, CTBUH Executive Director
The terrorist attacks on, and consequential collapse of, the World Trade Centre towers on September 11th 2001 has resulted in, arguably, the largest single retrospective...
01 April 2007
Learning through Collaboration: an Industry / School of Architecture Partnership
Antony Wood & Darran Oxley, University of Nottingham
In the academic year 2003/04 a collaborative industry/university project to design an exhibition stand was conducted between the Institute of Architecture at the University of...
01 June 2006
Demystifying Construction; Technology in Architectural Education
Antony Wood, University of Nottingham
Construction is often seen, among both students and staff at schools of architecture, as a distinct subject taught separately from design. This paper presents an...
07 December 2005
Culture and Personality: The right place and face for Tall Buildings
Antony Wood, University of Nottingham
Tall Buildings are perhaps the most keenly debated building typology currently in existence. This paper presents alternative visions for tall building design.
06 December 2005
Mixed-Use High Rise in the UK: An Urban Renaissance?
Antony Wood, CTBUH Executive Director
In many cities around the world, inner-city living is seen as a vital factor in the success of an urban centre. In recent decades in...
16 October 2005
Antony Wood & Philip Oldfield, University of Nottingham
This paper analyses the skybridge links of the numerous re-design proposals for the World Trade Centre Towers, with the aim of establishing their advantages and...
16 October 2005
The Shortfall of Tall: The Rise of an Environmental Consciousness in Tall Building Design
Antony Wood, University of Nottingham
This presentation will outline the development of this environmental consciousness in high-rise architecture, including some of the experimental work undertaken by the presenter in conjunction...
16 October 2005
Bridging the Gap: Proposed Evacuation Links at Height in the World Trade Center Design Entries
Antony Wood & Philip Oldfield, University of Nottingham
This paper proposes to analyse in detail the skybridge links of the WTC replacement designs – impact on evacuation, structure, façade, tower operation etc –...
01 October 2005
The Skybridge as an Evacuation Option for Tall Buildings in High-Rise Cities in the Far East
Antony Wood, University of Nottingham; Wan-ki Chow, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University; Dean McGrail, WSP Hong Kong Ltd.
Consequent to the World Trade Center (WTC) tragedy, research into the safety of tall buildings has been concentrated almost exclusively on the improvement of structural...
10 October 2004
New Paradigms in High Rise Design
Antony Wood, University of Nottingham
Tall Buildings are perhaps the most keenly debated building typology currently in existence. Opinion on their contribution to the urban agenda is usually clearly divided;...
01 August 2004
New Paradigms in High Rise Design
Antony Wood, University of Nottingham
Tall Buildings are perhaps the most keenly debated building typology currently in existence. By relating this to recent tall buildings internationally, the paper concludes by...
29 July 2004
Antony Wood, University of Nottingham; Dean McGrail, WSP Fire Engineering; Wan-Ki Chow, The Hong Kong Polytechnic Unviersity
This paper, in reviewing fire safety provisions and fire safety engineering approaches in the context of Hong Kong, proposes the 'skybridge' concept as a way...
20 October 2003
"Pavements in the Sky": Use of the Skybridge in Tall Buildings
Antony Wood, University of Nottingham
Improved safety in tall buildings has become a major issue. The high level ‘skybridge’ – an old idea – is one solution which could be...
09 April 2003
Demystifying Construction; A Case Study of Construction Teaching in the UK
Antony Wood, University of Nottingham
Construction is often seen, amongst both students and staff at Schools of Architecture, as a distinct subject taught separately from design. It is often delivered...
09 April 2003
Strategies for Increasing Student Numbers in Architectural Design Studio
Antony Wood, Swinal Samant, Paola Sassi & Adam Sharr, University of Nottingham
This paper considers the impact of increasing student numbers and decreasing resources on the teaching of design in schools of architecture. The provenance of these...
01 August 2020
Antony Wood, Peng Du & Daniel Safarik, CTBUH
For more than a century, architects and urban visionaries have foretold of three-dimensional cities, with tall buildings linked by skybridges forming a new kind of...
14 March 2019
Skybridges: A History and a View to the Near Future
Antony Wood & Daniel Safarik CTBUH
As many architects and visionaries have shown over a period spanning more than a century, the re-creation of the urban realm in the sky through...
20 October 2018
Polycentric Cities: The Future of Vertical Urbanism
CTBUH 2018 Conference Speakers
As we approach the new normality of cities housing 10 million or more inhabitants, those best positioned for the future are evolving along polycentric, multi-nodal...
20 October 2018
The Tall, Polycentric City: Dubai and the Future of Vertical Urbanism
Daniel Safarik, Shawn Ursini & Antony Wood, CTBUH
The development pattern of Dubai, host city of the 2018 CTBUH Middle East Conference core program, typifies the polycentric city phenomenon more than most cities....
02 June 2017
Dense Downtown vs. Suburban Dispersed: A Pilot Study on Urban Sustainability
Antony Wood & Peng Du, Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat
This paper presents the initial findings of a ground-breaking two-year CTBUH-funded research project investigating the real environmental and social sustainability of people’s lifestyles in a...
17 October 2016
Daniel Safarik, Shawn Ursini & Antony Wood; Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat
The rise of the megacity presents unprecedented opportunities to understand the human urbanization phenomenon, and to observe the effects of multicore, polycentric cities growing together...
17 October 2016
Cities to Megacities: Perspectives
CTBUH 2016 Conference Speakers
The CTBUH 2016 International Conference is being held in the three cities of the Pearl River Delta, the world’s largest “megacity,” projected to have 120...
17 October 2016
Dense Downtown vs. Suburban Dispersed: A Pilot Study on Urban Sustainability
Antony Wood & Peng Du, Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat
This paper presents the initial findings of a ground-breaking two-year CTBUH-funded research project investigating the real environmental and social sustainability of people’s lifestyles in a...
01 June 2016
A Whole LCA of the Sustainable Aspects of Structural Systems in Tall Buildings
Dario Trabucco, IUAV University of Venice; Antony Wood, Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat; Olivier Vassart & Nicoletta Popa, ArcelorMittal
This paper summarizes the results of a two-year-long research project conducted by the CTBUH on the life cycle assessment (LCA) of tall building structural systems....
26 October 2015
A Whole Life Cycle Assessment of the Sustainable Aspects of Structural Systems in Tall Buildings
Dario Trabucco & Antony Wood, Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat; Olivier Vassart & Nicoletta Popa, ArcelorMittal
During a dedicated two-year-long research effort, the CTBUH analyzed all life phases of a tall building’s structural system: the extraction and production of its materials,...
01 June 2015
Rethinking the Skyscraper in the Ecological Age: Design Principles for a New High-Rise Vernacular
Antony Wood, CTBUH
This paper investigates tall buildings from an aesthetic and social, as well as commercial and environmental, viewpoint; as contributing elements in the fabric of a...
31 December 2014
Interactive Study on Year in Review: Tall Trends of 2014
Daniel Safarik, Antony Wood, Marty Carver & Marshall Gerometta, CTBUH
An All-Time Record 97 Buildings of 200 Meters or Higher Completed in 2014 and 2014 showed further shifts towards Asia, and also surprising developments in...
16 September 2014
Beyond Icons: Developing Horizontally in the Vertical Realm
James Robinson, Hongkong Land Limited; Antony Wood, CTBUH
If the horizontal growth of cities is considered unsustainable in terms of land use, infrastructure, energy use and pollution creation, then cities need to grow...
16 September 2014
Dario Trabucco, Dr. Antony Wood & Meysam Tabibzadeh, CTBUH; Olivier Vassart, ArcelorMittal
This paper illustrates the tasks completed so far and the initial findings of the first part of a 24-month long, US $300k research project on...
16 September 2014
Rethinking the Skyscraper in the Ecological Age: Design Principles for a New High-Rise Vernacular
Antony Wood, CTBUH
This paper investigates tall buildings from an aesthetic and social, as well as commercial and environmental, viewpoint; as contributing elements in the fabric of a...
16 September 2014
Peng Du & Antony Wood, CTBUH
It is widely accepted that the concentration of people in denser cities – sharing space, infrastructure, and facilities – offers much greater energy efficiency than...
28 July 2014
Debating Tall: Is There a Height Threshold For Optimum Sustainability?
Jason McLennan, International Living Future Institute; Antony Wood, CTBUH
As increased density has become more accepted as necessity, the scale of that density is still under debate. Thus we ask, “Is the threshold for...
31 December 2013
Year in Review: Tall Trends of 2013
Daniel Safarik, Antony Wood, Marty Carver & Marshall Gerometta, CTBUH
By all appearances, the small increase in the total number of tall-building completions from 2012 into 2013 is indicative of a return to the prevalent...
31 December 2012
Year in Review: Tall Trends of 2012
Kevin Brass, Antony Wood & Marty Carver, CTBUH
For the first time in six years the number of tall buildings completed annually around the world declined as the effects of the global financial...
18 January 2012
The Tallest 20 in 2020: Entering the Era of the Megatall
Nathaniel Hollister & Antony Wood, CTBUH
Within this decade we will likely witness not only the world’s first kilometer-tall building, but also the completion of a significant number of buildings over...
31 December 2011
Year in Review: Tall Trends of 2011
Nathaniel Hollister & Antony Wood, CTBUH
The annual story is becoming a familiar one: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, and now 2011 have each sequentially broke the record for the most 200...
01 August 2011
Rethinking Evacuation: Rethinking Cities
Antony Wood, CTBUH
The terrorist attacks and consequential collapse of the World Trade Center towers on September 11, 2001 resulted in, arguably, the largest single retrospective analysis of...
01 August 2011
Nathaniel Hollister, Jan Klerks & Antony Wood, CTBUH
New York’s dramatic skyline, over a century in the making, has for years been the envy of cities around the world. From the very birth...
01 November 2010
The Remaking of Mumbai (II) A CTBUH–IIT Educational Design Studio
Antony Wood, CTBUH
The CTBUH–IIT 2010 spring semester student design project undertaken between January and May 2010 was a continuation of the 2009 studio, thanks to the continued...
01 February 2010
The Remaking of Mumbai: A CTBUH-IIT Collaborative Architectural Design Studio
Antony Wood, CTBUH
The five towers rise up from the urban plane, connected by a sinuous, landscaped bridge that starts at the ground and works its way up,...
04 September 2009
Philip Oldfield, University of Nottingham; Dario Trabucco, Universita IUAV di Venezia; Antony Wood, CTBUH
Whilst there have been numerous categorisations of high-rise buildings according to their function, architectural style, height or structural strategy, historically little work has been undertaken...
01 February 2009
Tall Buildings in the Global Recession: 2008, 2020 and Beyond
Philip Oldfield & Antony Wood, CTBUH
The year 2008 will long be remembered as the start of an economic crisis that has gripped the entire globe - a year that may...
01 December 2008
Editorial: Tall Sustainability - An Urban Imperative?
Antony Wood, CTBUH
Editorial on "Tall Sustainability - An Urban Imperative?" by Antony Wood for the Wiley Tal Journal 2008.
01 October 2008
Global Trends of the High-rise Building Design
Antony Wood & Philip Oldfield, CTBUH
The paper analyses High-rise building through four key factors - land prices, global icons, sustainability and collapse of the World Trade Centre towers, especially focuses...
01 September 2008
Trends, Drivers and Challenges in Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat
Antony Wood, CTBUH
This paper outlines the major influences on tall building design in the early stages of the 21st Century. At this unprecedented time in terms of...
01 May 2008
Sustainable Rating Systems Around the World
Antony Wood & Candace Say, Illinois Institute of Technology
This paper will focus on the similarities and differences between the four rating systems and look into the environmental and cultural factors that impact the...
03 March 2008
Tall Tales: A Century of Exhibiting Tall Buildings
Wayne LaBar, Liberty Science Center; Antony Wood, CTBUH
This paper examines the art and science of exhibiting tall buildings as a distinct genre within museum exhibitions. Several historical, seminal tall building exhibit installations...
03 March 2008
Philip Oldfield, University of Nottingham; Dario Trabucco, Universita IUAV di Venezia; Antony Wood, CTBUH
This paper aims to rectify this by examining the history of energy use in tall buildings, from their origins in North America in the late...
03 March 2008
Green or Grey? The Aesthetics of Tall Building Sustainability
Antony Wood, CTBUH
This paper outlines the viability of the tall building as a sustainable element in our future urban centres and examines several tall building case studies...
01 December 2007
Antony Wood, CTBUH
Editorial written by Antony Wood for the Wiley Tal Journal 2007.
01 November 2007
Antony Wood & Corey Baitz, CTBUH
Within the past ten years magnetic levitation (maglev) technology has gained substantial interest and significant development internationally. This development has opened up a number of...
23 October 2007
Sustainability: A New High-Rise Vernacular
Antony Wood, CTBUH
This paper outlines the viability of the tall building as a sustainable element in our future urban centres and examines several tall building case studies...
17 May 2007
Alternative Forms of Tall Building Evacuation
Antony Wood, CTBUH Executive Director
The terrorist attacks on, and consequential collapse of, the World Trade Centre towers on September 11th 2001 has resulted in, arguably, the largest single retrospective...
01 April 2007
Learning through Collaboration: an Industry / School of Architecture Partnership
Antony Wood & Darran Oxley, University of Nottingham
In the academic year 2003/04 a collaborative industry/university project to design an exhibition stand was conducted between the Institute of Architecture at the University of...
01 June 2006
Demystifying Construction; Technology in Architectural Education
Antony Wood, University of Nottingham
Construction is often seen, among both students and staff at schools of architecture, as a distinct subject taught separately from design. This paper presents an...
07 December 2005
Culture and Personality: The right place and face for Tall Buildings
Antony Wood, University of Nottingham
Tall Buildings are perhaps the most keenly debated building typology currently in existence. This paper presents alternative visions for tall building design.
06 December 2005
Mixed-Use High Rise in the UK: An Urban Renaissance?
Antony Wood, CTBUH Executive Director
In many cities around the world, inner-city living is seen as a vital factor in the success of an urban centre. In recent decades in...
16 October 2005
Antony Wood & Philip Oldfield, University of Nottingham
This paper analyses the skybridge links of the numerous re-design proposals for the World Trade Centre Towers, with the aim of establishing their advantages and...
16 October 2005
The Shortfall of Tall: The Rise of an Environmental Consciousness in Tall Building Design
Antony Wood, University of Nottingham
This presentation will outline the development of this environmental consciousness in high-rise architecture, including some of the experimental work undertaken by the presenter in conjunction...
16 October 2005
Bridging the Gap: Proposed Evacuation Links at Height in the World Trade Center Design Entries
Antony Wood & Philip Oldfield, University of Nottingham
This paper proposes to analyse in detail the skybridge links of the WTC replacement designs – impact on evacuation, structure, façade, tower operation etc –...
01 October 2005
The Skybridge as an Evacuation Option for Tall Buildings in High-Rise Cities in the Far East
Antony Wood, University of Nottingham; Wan-ki Chow, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University; Dean McGrail, WSP Hong Kong Ltd.
Consequent to the World Trade Center (WTC) tragedy, research into the safety of tall buildings has been concentrated almost exclusively on the improvement of structural...
10 October 2004
New Paradigms in High Rise Design
Antony Wood, University of Nottingham
Tall Buildings are perhaps the most keenly debated building typology currently in existence. Opinion on their contribution to the urban agenda is usually clearly divided;...
01 August 2004
New Paradigms in High Rise Design
Antony Wood, University of Nottingham
Tall Buildings are perhaps the most keenly debated building typology currently in existence. By relating this to recent tall buildings internationally, the paper concludes by...
29 July 2004
Antony Wood, University of Nottingham; Dean McGrail, WSP Fire Engineering; Wan-Ki Chow, The Hong Kong Polytechnic Unviersity
This paper, in reviewing fire safety provisions and fire safety engineering approaches in the context of Hong Kong, proposes the 'skybridge' concept as a way...
20 October 2003
"Pavements in the Sky": Use of the Skybridge in Tall Buildings
Antony Wood, University of Nottingham
Improved safety in tall buildings has become a major issue. The high level ‘skybridge’ – an old idea – is one solution which could be...
09 April 2003
Demystifying Construction; A Case Study of Construction Teaching in the UK
Antony Wood, University of Nottingham
Construction is often seen, amongst both students and staff at Schools of Architecture, as a distinct subject taught separately from design. It is often delivered...
09 April 2003
Strategies for Increasing Student Numbers in Architectural Design Studio
Antony Wood, Swinal Samant, Paola Sassi & Adam Sharr, University of Nottingham
This paper considers the impact of increasing student numbers and decreasing resources on the teaching of design in schools of architecture. The provenance of these...
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