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.

11 April 2019

Skybridges Research: CTBUH / IIT Studio Visit

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

Ping An Finance Center - World’s Tallest All-Office Building

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

2019 CTBUH Shanghai Symposium

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

CTBUH China Hosts Smart Technology Symposium

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

29 January 2019

One Shenzhen Bay Tower 7 Sky Concert Hall Signboard

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

25 January 2019

CTBUH Guangzhou Symposium : Spatial Design

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

25 January 2019

2019 CTBUH Guangzhou Symposium

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.

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.

8 November 2018

Two New CTBUH Technical Guides Released

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

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.

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.

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

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"

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.

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

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.

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.

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."

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."

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 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.

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.

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.

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?"

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

World Trade Center: 3, 4 and 7 Building and Construction Tours

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

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.

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.