3 May 2019

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.

11 April 2019

As part of the Skybridges research project, CTBUH and IIT College of Architecture traveled to NYC for presentations, workshops, and meetings regarding Skybridge designs.

8 April 2019

During the 2019 Tall + Urban Innovation Conference, Ping An Finance Center was confirmed as the world’s tallest all-office building and the tallest building in Southern China.

29 January 2019

This symposium explores how new technological innovations can foster a healthy living environment in tall buildings, within both office and residential spaces.

29 January 2019

One Shenzhen Bay Tower 7 in Shenzhen, China installed a CTBUH Signboard recognizing its incorporation of the “World’s Highest Concert Hall.”

29 January 2019

CTBUH China hosted a symposium which explored the development of smart offices, addressing challenges brought by rapid technological advancements and growing populations.

25 January 2019

This symposium explores how to develop strong design in both exterior and interior settings, and how to harness design properties to enhance the experience for tall building occupants.

25 January 2019

The CTBUH China Office successfully held a Symposium in Guangzhou revolving around the theme: "Spatial Design: Inside and Outisde of Skyscrapers."

21 January 2019

IIT-CTBUH High Rise Studio, led by CTBUH China Office Director and Academic Coordinator, Dr. Peng Du, visited various high-rises throughout Shenzen.

8 November 2018

The CTBUH has released two new Technical Guides, focused on Façade Access and Maintenance and Skyspaces in Tall Buildings.

6 November 2018

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.

20 October 2018

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

The CTBUH Academic & Teaching Committee held a breakout meeting at the CTBUH 2018 Middle East Conference, discussing CTBUH’s evolving relationship to academia.

19 October 2018

The CTBUH Skybridges research project steering committee held its initial kickoff meeting, just ahead of the 2018 Middle East Conference.

19 October 2018

The CTBUH Robotics in Tall Building Construction research project steering committee held its initial kickoff meeting, just ahead of the 2018 Middle East Conference.

9 July 2018

“Sustainable Vertical Urbanism” symposium held by CTBUH/Tongji with speakers including CTBUH Academic & Teaching Committee members.

22 June 2018

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

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

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 held its board meeting at Tongji University in Shanghai, which was followed by a half-day symposium titled "The Future of Vertical Cities"

23 May 2018

The work of a CTBUH/IIT collaborative design studio on the sustainability and resiliency of urban habitats was presented at the final review.

27 April 2018

The report summarizes a CTBUH/IIT collaborative design studio that focused on sustainable vertical cities in different terrains and climates.

7 March 2018

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.

7 February 2018

As part of the CTBUH-IIT Academic Courses, a group of IIT architecture students visited the SCB Chicago Office on February 7.

1 December 2017

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.

29 October 2017

The Annual Leaders Meeting was held the day before the start of the CTBUH 2017 Australia Conference, bringing together the Council’s leaders.

3 November 2017

Students from the 2017–2018 CTBUH-IIT design research studio attended the 2017 CTBUH International Conference and toured Sydney.

17 October 2017

The College of Architecture and Urban Planning (CAUP) at Tongji University and CTBUH China will co-organize a one-day symposium on Sustainable Vertical Urbanism on Tuesday, October 17.

17 October 2017

The College of Architecture and Urban Planning (CAUP) at Tongji University and CTBUH China co-organized a one-day symposium on Sustainable Vertical Urbanism.

16 October 2017

The School of Architecture at Qingdao University of Technology and CTBUH China will co-organize a symposium called "Evolving DiverCity - Towards Shared Vertical Urbanism."

16 October 2017

The School of Architecture at Qingdao University of Technology and CTBUH China co-organized a symposium entitled “Evolving DiverCity - Towards Shared Vertical Urbanism."

13 October 2017

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

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

CTBUH is pleased to announce that AECOM will be supporting the 2017-2018 CTBUH-IIT Design Research Studio, titled “Sustainable Vertical Urbanism: Towards 2050.”

3 August 2017

The CTBUH Shanghai Young Professionals Committee (YPC) held its first board meeting at the Shanghai office of Gensler.

2 August 2017

CTBUH will organize a panel discussion titled “Optimizing Tall Building Performance in China: From Conception to Operation” followed by a book launch.

2 August 2017

CTBUH China and Tongji University Press held a symposium on tall building performance on August 2, 2017, followed by a book launch.

28 April 2017

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

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.

24 February 2017

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

The CTBUH enjoyed a lively evening with friends and members in a celebration of its new office located downtown.

2 December 2016

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.

16 October 2016

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.

22 October 2016

Students from the 2016–2017 CTBUH-IIT design research studio attended the 2016 CTBUH International Conference and toured Shenzhen & Hong Kong.

27 September 2016

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

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 will be supporting the 2016–2017 CTBUH-IIT Tall Building Academic Studio through a 2016 Conference sponsorship package.

20 May 2016

CTBUH was honored to host a delegation of government officials from the Shanghai Huangpu District People’s Government.

2 December 2015

We are very pleased to announce that CTBUH Researcher Peng Du has just completed his doctoral dissertation at Illinois Institute of Technology.

21 November 2015

“Network Reshaping Downtown,” a collaborative design studio undertaken by Tongji University with support from CTBUH, kicked off with a visit to Miami.

28 October 2015

CTBUH 2015 delegates toured the World Trade Center: 3, 4 and 7, all of which are in the middle of construction.

19 January 2015

Nine Chinese architects and landscape architects visited CTBUH headquarters as part of an academic mission to the US

18 January 2015

Final reviews concluded of a semester of intense work for the “Network-3D" studio undertaken by Tongji University students with support from CTBUH and KPF.

21 November 2014

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.

17 November 2014

Tongji University students took a week-long visit to New York City, which included design workshops at KPF, site studies, and tall building tours.

1 February 2014

CTBUH is conducting a research study aimed at understanding the contributing factors of “sustainability” in both urban and suburban contexts.

1 November 2013

“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.