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.

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.

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.

23 June 2017

CTBUH Rope-Less, Non-Vertical Elevators Team Holds Second Meeting

The second meeting of the research team involved in “A Study on the Design Possibilities Enabled by Rope-Less, Non-Vertical Elevators” was held in Rottweil, 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.

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.

7 June 2017

CTBUH Italy Co-Hosts the 7th Tall Buildings Conference in Milan

CTBUH Italy co-hosted the seventh edition of the one-day International Tall Buildings Conference held in Milan, which focused on various challenges of tall buildings.

7 June 2017

IUAV International Tall Buildings Conference 2017

The 7th Annual IUAV International Tall Buildings Conference will be held at the Milan Giangiacomo Feltrinelli Foundation, featuring a plethora of experts from industry and academia.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

16 March 2016

YPC: 2015 Achievements and Event Success

CTBUH YPC held their first meeting of 2016 on March 16 at the offices of SOM to discuss the success of the past events and plans for future initiatives.

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.

12 February 2016

Educational Outreach Program

CTBUH YPC kicked off their educational outreach initiative with a mentorship program at Pratt Institute, to teach students how to unlock synergistic potential in their designs.

17 November 2015

The 9th IACIE Biannual Conference

The conference features highlights of the industry's development in recent years through brainstorming and knowledge-sharing opportunities with a session led by CTBUH Israel.

26 October 2015

Second CTBUH Damping Research Meeting

Nearly 30 industry professionals and academic experts were in attendance at the second meeting for the CTBUH research project on damping.

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.

15 October 2015

432 Park Avenue: Design and Engineering

Presentations of the architectural and engineering design of 432 Park Avenue, the tallest residential building in the Western Hemisphere.

9 July 2015

VIA 57 West: Challenging Building Form and Urban Development

At the Bank of America Tower in New York City, more than 200 professionals attended “VIA 57 West: Challenging Building Form and Urban Development in Manhattan.”

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.

15 April 2015

Ping An Finance Center: Pioneering Megatall

Upon completion of the Ping An Finance Center in 2016, one of the tallest towers in China and the world will be unveiled.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

22 May 2013

Young Professionals Committee Hosts Shanghai Tower Presentation

The designers of Shanghai Tower presented to a capacity crowd at the Chicago Architecture Foundation May 22, at an event hosted by the Young Professionals Committee.

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.

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.

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

CTBUH Makes New Leader Appointments

The Council is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members to the Board of Trustees, Dennis Poon and Steve Watts.

17 September 2014

Designing a Supertall for the Venice of China

In this presentation, attendees will learn about the unique structural elements that support Suzhou Zhongnan Center, including the “Core-Outrigger-Megaframe” lateral system; the foundation system, which...

16 September 2014

Interview: Dennis Poon

Dennis Poon of Thornton Tomasetti is interviewed by Chris Bentley during the 2014 CTBUH Shanghai Conference at the Jin Mao Tower. Dennis discusses the evolution...

11 June 2013

Session 2: What Contributes Most to Sustainability in Tall Buildings?

The next generation of tall buildings will be judged on more than sheer height or aesthetic appearance. In the context of sustainability, they will also...

12 April 2013

What are the Predominant Motivations for Building Tall in the 21st Century?

Industry leaders answering this question include: Richard Keating, Jacobs; Stephan Krummeck, TFP Farrells; Dennis Poon, Thornton Tomasetti; David Scott, Laing O’Rourke; Richard Tomasetti, Thornton Tomasetti;...

21 September 2012

The Signature Tower: Reaching High in the Sky of Indonesia

This presentation discusses the reasons behind the selection of the structural systems, as well as the use of advanced structural analyses and design methods, including...

20 September 2012

Track 14: China Tall Q & A Session

The Track 14 panel consisting of: Chris Wilkinson, Wilkinson Eyre Architects; David Malott, KPF; Dennis Poon, Thornton Tomasetti; and Guoyong Fu, Thornton Tomasetti take questions...

20 September 2012

Ping An Finance Center: Pioneering China’s Tallest – Efficiencies of Form and Structures

Upon completion in 2015, the Ping An Finance Center will join an elite group of megatall buildings. This presentation discusses using the Ping An Finance...

18 September 2012

Interview: Shanghai Tower and Ping An Finance Center

Dennis Poon of Thornton Tomasetti is interviewed by Jeff Herzer during the 2012 CTBUH Shanghai Congress at the Jin Mao, Shanghai. Dennis discusses two megatall...

11 October 2011

The Challenges for Supertall Building Structural Design and Sustainability Issues

Upon completion in 2014, the Ping An Tower will be the tallest tower in China, and the centerpiece of the growing Shenzhen skyline located just...

16 September 2014

Designing a Megatall for Lateral Stability and Settlement

Dennis Poon, Yi Zhu, Guoyong (Paul) Fu & Zhenggui Ma, Thornton Tomasetti

As a megatall building, Suzhou Zhongnan Center will need an efficient lateral system to withstand high wind and seismic loads. A unique “Core-Outrigger-Megaframe” lateral system...

19 September 2012

Ping An Finance Center: Pioneering China’s Tallest – Efficiencies of Form and Structures

David Malott & Zhizhe Yu, KPF; Dennis Poon & Torsten Gottlebe, Thornton Tomasetti

Upon completion in 2015, the Ping An Finance Center - set to become the second tallest structure in the world and the tallest in China...

19 September 2012

Structural Design Challenges of Shanghai Tower

Yi Zhu, Dennis Poon, Steve Zuo & Guoyong Fu, Thornton Tomasetti

This paper discusses the structural challenges and solutions of the 632m tall Shanghai Tower. A unique “Core-Outrigger-Mega Frame” lateral system is used to meet China...

19 September 2012

Wuhan Greenland Center Main Tower: Seamlessly Integrating Structure and Architecture

Guoyong Fu, Dennis Poon & Mark Dannettel, Thornton Tomasetti; Juan Betancur, Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture

Wuhan Greenland Center Main Tower is a 125-story, 600+ meter mega-tower in China. The tower structural system has been developed to harmonize with the architecture...

19 September 2012

The Signature Tower: Reaching High in the Sky of Indonesia

Sugeng Wijanto, Gistama Intisemesta; Tiyok Prasetyoadi, PDW Architects; Dennis Poon, Thornton Tomasetti; Wayan Sengara, Institut Teknologi Bandung-Indonesia

This presentation discusses the reasons behind the selection of the structural systems, as well as the use of advanced structural analyses and design methods, including...

01 March 2012

Anything Goes?

Dennis Poon and Leonard Joseph, Thornton Tomasetti

When Cole Porter wrote the song “Anything Goes” in 1934, he did not include skyscraper examples. The recently completed Chrysler and Empire State buildings followed...

17 April 2010

Case Study: Shanghai Tower

Jun Xia, Gensler; Dennis Poon, Thornton Tomasetti; Douglas C. Mass, Cosentini Associates

As the third tower in the trio of supertall buildings at the heart of Shanghai’s new Lujiazui Finance and Trade Zone, Shanghai Tower embodies a...

10 October 2004

Structural Design of Taipei 101, the World's Tallest Building

Dennis C. K. Poon & Leonard M. Joseph, Thornton Tomasetti; Shaw-Song Shieh & Ching-Chang Chang, Evergreen Consulting Engineering

This paper examines the structural design of the Taipei 101 tower, 101 stories and 508 m above grade, was the newest World’s Tallest Building at...

10 October 2004

Structural Design of the Tallest Concrete Tower in Korea, the # Star City

Hi Sun Choi & Dennis Poon, Thornton Tomasetti; Jongho Kim, Chang & Minwoo Structural Consultant; Seongsoo Kim, Seong-Jin Structural Group

Residential high-rise buildings, such as apartments and condominiums, were introduced to provide multiple residential spaces in urban and suburban areas for their economic advantage and...

26 February 2001

The Tallest Concrete Building in Shanghai, China – Plaza 66

Richard L. Tomasetti, Dennis Poon & Ling-en Hsaio, Thornton Tomasetti

Plaza 66 is the latest addition to the skyline of Shanghai, China; with a height of 281.5 meters, it’s the tallest concrete building in the...