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.

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.

19 October 2018

Advisory Group Convenes at 2018 Middle East Conference

The CTBUH Advisory Group had the opportunity to meet at the 2018 Middle East Conference to further hone the core mission of the group and its role in the success of the Council.

13 June 2018

CTBUH Chairman Rappels for Charity

CTBUH Chairman Steve Watts participated in the Lord Mayor's Appeal Abseil, propelling down 22 Bishopsgate in London for charity.

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.

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.

29 January 2018

CTBUH UK Chapter Hosts: Geometry of Tall Buildings

The CTBUH UK Chapter recently hosted a conversation between architects and engineers on the geometry of tall buildings and its impact on the design trends of the future.

17 January 2018

CTBUH Turkey Chapter Holds Successful Inaugural Event

CTBUH Turkey held its inaugural chapter event at the Hilton Istanbul, where industry experts spoke with over 120 guests on topics relating to the theme "Tall & Green."

6 December 2017

CTBUH United Kingdom Chapter Celebrates with Year-End Event

The CTBUH United Kingdom Chapter hosted its first annual year-end social event at McQueen in London. The event concluded a successful year.

31 October 2017

David Malott Passes the CTBUH Chairman’s Gavel to Steve Watts

On the second day of the 2017 Australia Conference, all conference delegates gathered in Sydney to see Steve Watts sworn in as the next chairman of CTBUH.

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.

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.

26 September 2017

Steve Watts to Become Next CTBUH Chairman

The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat is pleased to announce that Steve Watts has been confirmed to become the organization’s next chairman.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

10 February 2016

Motorsport Technology Transferred to the Design of Towers

A discussion on the application of Computational Fluid Dynamics, a successful technology in motorsport and aerospace, to architecture and tall buildings.

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.

7 October 2015

Does London Need Tall Buildings?

The CTBUH UK Chapter hosted a successful panel discussion posing the question "Does London need tall buildings?" at Grimshaw's Clerkenwell studio.

17 June 2015

CTBUH United Kingdom Chapter Launches in London

The CTBUH UK Chapter launched with an event at London’s BT Tower. Topics of discussion included a surge in high-rise construction in the city, and sustainability.

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.

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.

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.

7 May 2013

World Architecture News Interviews Conference Speakers

Fifteen architects, engineers, and industry experts, set to speak at the CTBUH Conference in London 11-13 June, talk to World Architecture News about building tall.

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.

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.

21 September 2012

Shanghai Congress News Day Congress: Day Three

See the highlights from the third day of the CTBUH 2012 Shanghai Congress including the plenary on the past, present, and future World's Tallest Buildings.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

24 May 2007

Height Committee Meeting, 2007

Attended by 27 representatives from 5 countries, this meeting typified the complex factors involved in the determining of height, and the title of ‘The World’s Tallest.'

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...

17 October 2016

Panel Discussion: Future Cities: What are the Biggest Threats and Opportunities?

Monday, October 17, 2016. Shenzhen, China. A panel discussing the challenges of growing urban populations throughout the globe.

18 June 2013

What are the Major Factors Influencing Tenant Choice Right Now?

Industry leaders answering this question include: William Murray, Wordsearch; Robert Pratt, Tishman Speyer; Eugene Seah, Langdon & Seah Singapore Pte; and Steve Watts, AECOM.

11 June 2013

Session 1: Market Fundamentals Q&A

Session 1 panelists including David Glover, Chief Executive, Building Engineering, Aecom; Nigel Smith, Managing Director, Landlord Office Agency Asia, CBRE; Nigel Biggs, Head of Global...

11 June 2013

Vital Signs, Vital Statistics – The Impact of Shape on Tower Economics

Shape, more than anything, drives the cost of tall buildings; but to what extent does cost drive shape? The particular constraints of historic environments like...

21 September 2012

Interview: BREEAM and LEED

Steve Watts of AECOM Davis Langdon is interviewed by Jeff Herzer during the 2012 CTBUH Shanghai Congress at the Jin Mao, Shanghai. Steve discusses the...

19 September 2012

Effective & Sustainable Tall Buildings: A Blueprint for the Future

This presentation discussed the “Future Office” study focusing on the principle of exploring simultaneously the environmental, social, and economic sustainability of a tall building (i.e....

19 September 2012

Track 9: Economics & Marketing Q & A

Track 9 Panel consisting of: Steve Watts, AECOM; Judit Kimpian, Aedas; Nigel Smith, CBRE HK; & William Murray, Wordsearch took questions from delegates.

11 October 2011

Seoul Conference 2011 Track Session 16: Q&A

Question & Answers session for Track Session 16.

11 October 2011

The Office of the Future

Steve Watts is a Director of Davis Langdon, an AECOM company, based in London, UK. He is a cost consultant by profession and leads the...

22 October 2009

The Economics of Sustainability & Mixed-Use

Davis Langdon’s cost model for tall buildings is a seminal reference tool in the industry. In addition, a complimentary reference for sustainable-economics in the context...

22 October 2009

Session 2 - The Changing Economics of Tall Sustainability Q & A

The Session S2 speaker panel consisting of: Steve Watts, Partner / Tall Buildings Leader, Davis Langdon, London; Dan Probst, Chairman Energy and Sustainability, Jones Lang...

03 March 2008

The Economics of Sustainable Tall Buildings

Alastair Collins & Steve Watts of Davis Langdon LLP presented sustainability within the tall building sector through the framework of the Triple Bottom Line at...

03 March 2008

The Economics of Sustainable Tall Buildings

Alastair Collins, Steve Watts & Mark McAlister, Davis Langdon

In this paper drivers, opportunities and barriers to sustainable tall building development are described.

05 November 2007

The Economics of Supertall Towers

Watts, Steve; Kalita, Neal & Maclean, Michael, Davis Langdon

This paper addresses global economic factors infl uencing the decisions leading to the development of super-tall towers, including population growth and urbanization, economic cycles and...