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Dr. Peng Du is currently the Vice President of Academic Affairs & Strategic Initiatives at the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH), and Visiting Assistant Professor in the College of Architecture, Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT CoA).
Dr. Du has been managing CTBUH China initiatives as CTBUH China Office Director since 2017, including office operations, memberships, China-based international and national conferences, China Awards Program, local events, publications, etc.
As a Visiting Assistant Professor at IIT CoA and Academic Coordinator at CTBUH, Dr. Du has been involved in teaching and coordinating numerous studios and seminars on tall buildings and sustainable cities, as well as developing proposed/on-going research projects. He served as a final selection juror for CTBUH International Research Seed Funding in 2016 and 2017, and first-round juror for the CTBUH International Student Tall Building Design Competition in 2015 and 2016.
Dr. Du has also been leading the significant sustainability research study entitled A Study of the Sustainability Implications of Differing Urban + Suburban Locations supported by CTBUH and IIT CoA. His Ph.D dissertation was awarded Best Defended Dissertation at IIT CoA in 2016. He was also awarded awarded the 2013/2014 ARCC King Student Medal for “Excellence in Architectural + Environmental Research” for his doctoral research, and the contribution of his Ph.D study was featured IIT Magazine.
Dr. Du has been serving as an Associate Editor of the Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (Chinese version of CTBUH Journal), and as a peer-reviewer of multiple high-quality research journals, such as Energies, Sustainability, Buildings, Spaces and Flows, etc.
• Du, P., Wood, A., Stephens, B. (2016). Empirical Operational Energy Analysis of Downtown High-Rise vs. Suburban Low-Rise Lifestyles: A Chicago Case Study. Energies 2016, 9, 445. Online | PDF
• Du, P. (2015). Environmental and social sustainability implications of downtown high-rise vs. suburban low-rise living: A Chicago case study (Ph.D. Dissertation). Illinois Institute of Technology, United States – Illinois. Online
• Du, P., Wood, A., Stephens, B., Song, X. (2015). Life-Cycle Energy Implications of Downtown High-Rise vs. Suburban Low-Rise Living: An Overview and Quantitative Case Study for Chicago. Buildings. 5(3):1003-1024. Online | PDF
• Chapter Contributor. 2015. Super-tall Building Chapter, Architectural Exchange between Shanghai & America. Exchange between Shanghai & America Book Series. China City Press. Beijing.
• Wang, Z., Li, L., Du, P. (2014). High-Rise Design Studio Within the Chicago De-Carbonization Plan: Review of the Joint Course Between Tongji University and CTBUH. Proceedings of the 2014 National Conference on Architectural Education (China). Dalian University of Technology Press. pp. 88-93. ISBN: 978-7-5611-9577-2
• Chapter Contributor. (2014). China Lab Guide to Megablock Urbanisms, edited by Cressica Brazier, Jeffrey Johnson, Tat Lam. ISBN 978-1-883584-74-0.
• Du, P. (2011). Demonstrating Values of the Urban Best Practices Area in Shanghai Expo. Master’s Thesis. Tongji University.
• Du, P., Song, X. (2010). Perspective into Emergent Urbanism from Deleuze's Philosophy. Proceedings of the 8th National Annual Meeting of Postgraduates in Architecture and Urban Planning. Nanjing University Press. pp. 405-408. ISBN: 978-7-305-07606-0
Dr. Peng Du is currently the Vice President of Academic Affairs & Strategic Initiatives at the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH), and Visiting Assistant Professor in the College of Architecture, Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT CoA).
Dr. Du has been managing CTBUH China initiatives as CTBUH China Office Director since 2017, including office operations, memberships, China-based international and national conferences, China Awards Program, local events, publications, etc.
As a Visiting Assistant Professor at IIT CoA and Academic Coordinator at CTBUH, Dr. Du has been involved in teaching and coordinating numerous studios and seminars on tall buildings and sustainable cities, as well as developing proposed/on-going research projects. He served as a final selection juror for CTBUH International Research Seed Funding in 2016 and 2017, and first-round juror for the CTBUH…
CTBUH Roles
CTBUH Staff, China Office, Director (2017 – Present)
Tall Building Academic & Teaching Committee, Co-Chair (2018 – Present)
Annual Conference, Presenter (Shanghai 2014; Australia 2017; Chicago 2019)
Annual Conference, Session Chair (2016; Middle East 2018)
Innovation Conference, Speaker (Shenzhen 2019)
CTBUH Initiatives
CTBUH Chairman to Keynote Egypt 2020 Skyscraper Conference
06 February 2020
CTBUH China: Smart City, Intelligent Building
07 November 2019
Videos
10 April 2019
As the ever-changing skylines of cities across the world show, tall buildings are an increasingly important solution for accommodating sustainable growth in today’s urban areas....
Research
01 March 2021
Jiaqi Qu, CTBUH; Zhendong Wang, Tongji University; Peng Du, Texas Tech University,
Since 2006, the number of completed high-rise buildings over 200 meters have increased rapidly. Although there were some short-term cyclical troughs, the overall trend has...
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...
CTBUH Initiatives
6 February 2020
After the success of the 2019 Egypt's Skyscrapers Conference in Cairo, CTBUH is pleased to support the country's next skyscrapers conference from 27–29 of February.
7 November 2019
This CTBUH International Symposium brings together innovators from the fields of information technology, architectural design, structural technology, materials and equipment, and more.
31 July 2019
Three researchers from the CTBUH Skybridges Research Team visited four key skybridge-linked projects in Shenzhen, Chongqing, Beijing, and Kuala Lumpur.
18 July 2019
Join CTBUH for a half-day symposium at one of the world’s most significant skybridge-linked projects, Beijing’s Linked Hybrid.
18 July 2019
More than 100 attendees gathered at Linked Hybrid for a symposium held in conjunction with the forthcoming skybridge research project, “Bringing the Horizontal Into the Vertical Realm.”
13 July 2019
Join CTBUH for a conference exploring major academic theories and engineering practice issues on super high-rise construction technology.
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.
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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
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.
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
Academic & Teaching Committee Holds Meeting at 2018 Conference
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
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.
9 July 2018
Sustainable Vertical Urbanism Forum
“Sustainable Vertical Urbanism” symposium held by CTBUH/Tongji with speakers including CTBUH Academic & Teaching Committee members.
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 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
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
17 October 2017
Sustainable Vertical Urbanism Forum
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
CTBUH China Supports Vertical Urbanism Forum at Tongji University
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
Evolving DiverCity - Towards Shared Vertical Urbanism
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
2017 International Design Workshop: Evolving DiverCity
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
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.”
3 August 2017
CTBUH Shanghai YPC Holds Inaugural Meeting
The CTBUH Shanghai Young Professionals Committee (YPC) held its first board meeting at the Shanghai office of Gensler.
2 August 2017
CTBUH Symposium on Tall Building Performance + Book Launch
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 Symposium on Tall Building Performance + Book Launch
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
20 May 2016
CTBUH Hosts China Government Delegation
CTBUH was honored to host a delegation of government officials from the Shanghai Huangpu District People’s Government.
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.
21 November 2015
2015–2016 Design Research Studio Kicked Off in Miami
“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
Chinese Architects Visit CTBUH Headquarters
Nine Chinese architects and landscape architects visited CTBUH headquarters as part of an academic mission to the US
18 January 2015
“Network-3D” High-Rise Design Studio Culminates in Shanghai
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
2014-2015 Design Research Studio Kicked Off in New York
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
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.
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.
6 February 2020
After the success of the 2019 Egypt's Skyscrapers Conference in Cairo, CTBUH is pleased to support the country's next skyscrapers conference from 27–29 of February.
7 November 2019
This CTBUH International Symposium brings together innovators from the fields of information technology, architectural design, structural technology, materials and equipment, and more.
31 July 2019
Three researchers from the CTBUH Skybridges Research Team visited four key skybridge-linked projects in Shenzhen, Chongqing, Beijing, and Kuala Lumpur.
18 July 2019
Join CTBUH for a half-day symposium at one of the world’s most significant skybridge-linked projects, Beijing’s Linked Hybrid.
18 July 2019
More than 100 attendees gathered at Linked Hybrid for a symposium held in conjunction with the forthcoming skybridge research project, “Bringing the Horizontal Into the Vertical Realm.”
13 July 2019
Join CTBUH for a conference exploring major academic theories and engineering practice issues on super high-rise construction technology.
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
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.
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
Academic & Teaching Committee Holds Meeting at 2018 Conference
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
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.
9 July 2018
Sustainable Vertical Urbanism Forum
“Sustainable Vertical Urbanism” symposium held by CTBUH/Tongji with speakers including CTBUH Academic & Teaching Committee members.
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 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
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
17 October 2017
Sustainable Vertical Urbanism Forum
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
CTBUH China Supports Vertical Urbanism Forum at Tongji University
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
Evolving DiverCity - Towards Shared Vertical Urbanism
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
2017 International Design Workshop: Evolving DiverCity
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
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.”
3 August 2017
CTBUH Shanghai YPC Holds Inaugural Meeting
The CTBUH Shanghai Young Professionals Committee (YPC) held its first board meeting at the Shanghai office of Gensler.
2 August 2017
CTBUH Symposium on Tall Building Performance + Book Launch
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 Symposium on Tall Building Performance + Book Launch
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
20 May 2016
CTBUH Hosts China Government Delegation
CTBUH was honored to host a delegation of government officials from the Shanghai Huangpu District People’s Government.
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.
21 November 2015
2015–2016 Design Research Studio Kicked Off in Miami
“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
Chinese Architects Visit CTBUH Headquarters
Nine Chinese architects and landscape architects visited CTBUH headquarters as part of an academic mission to the US
18 January 2015
“Network-3D” High-Rise Design Studio Culminates in Shanghai
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
2014-2015 Design Research Studio Kicked Off in New York
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
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.
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.
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Videos
10 April 2019
As the ever-changing skylines of cities across the world show, tall buildings are an increasingly important solution for accommodating sustainable growth in today’s urban areas....
31 October 2017
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...
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...
10 April 2019
As the ever-changing skylines of cities across the world show, tall buildings are an increasingly important solution for accommodating sustainable growth in today’s urban areas....
31 October 2017
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...
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...
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Research
01 March 2021
Jiaqi Qu, CTBUH; Zhendong Wang, Tongji University; Peng Du, Texas Tech University,
Since 2006, the number of completed high-rise buildings over 200 meters have increased rapidly. Although there were some short-term cyclical troughs, the overall trend has...
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...
02 June 2017
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
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...
22 October 2015
Peng Du, CTBUH; Zhendong Wang, Tongji University; Elie Gamburg, KPF
This paper reviews the 2014 Network 3D High-Rise Design Studio, which was undertaken by the College of Architecture and Urban Planning (CAUP), Tongji University, with...
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...
01 March 2021
Jiaqi Qu, CTBUH; Zhendong Wang, Tongji University; Peng Du, Texas Tech University,
Since 2006, the number of completed high-rise buildings over 200 meters have increased rapidly. Although there were some short-term cyclical troughs, the overall trend has...
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...
02 June 2017
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
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...
22 October 2015
Peng Du, CTBUH; Zhendong Wang, Tongji University; Elie Gamburg, KPF
This paper reviews the 2014 Network 3D High-Rise Design Studio, which was undertaken by the College of Architecture and Urban Planning (CAUP), Tongji University, with...
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...
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