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Timothy Johnson
NBBJ, Partner | New York City, United States
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Timothy Johnson is a partner in the global architecture and design firm NBBJ, where he leads the international commercial design practice. Committed to the creation of vital urban environments, he is an expert on integrating design with business performance to develop high-rise buildings that are performance-driven, humanistic and sustainable.
His current work includes Dalian Center, a commercial mixed-use development, listed among the world’s tallest buildings, nearing completion in Dalian, China; the International Financial Centre in Jakarta; and 57 Grange Road, a residential high-rise in Singapore, among many others. His most well-known project is the award-winning Sail @ Marina Bay, the world’s 10th-tallest residential building at the time of its completion in Singapore.
He is involved with organizations that work to create healthy urban environments and is currently an active member of the Urban Land Institute, The Architectural League of New York and the American Institute of Architects. He is also on the Board of Directors for the Asia Design Forum.
Timothy Johnson is a partner in the global architecture and design firm NBBJ, where he leads the international commercial design practice. Committed to the creation of vital urban environments, he is an expert on integrating design with business performance to develop high-rise buildings that are performance-driven, humanistic and sustainable.
His current work includes Dalian Center, a commercial mixed-use development, listed among the world’s tallest buildings, nearing completion in Dalian, China; the International Financial Centre in Jakarta; and 57 Grange Road, a residential high-rise in Singapore, among many others. His most well-known project is the award-winning Sail @ Marina Bay, the world’s 10th-tallest residential building at the time of its completion in Singapore.
He is involved with organizations that work to create healthy urban environments and is currently an active member of…
CTBUH Designated Expert
CTBUH Roles
Chapter Secretary, New York City (2015 – Present)
Awards Jury (Chair 2006; Chair 2007; Chair 2008; 2009)
Annual Conference, Co-Chair (London 2013; Shanghai 2014)
Annual Conference, Keynote Speaker (Shanghai 2012)
Annual Conference, Presenter (Shanghai 2012; Shanghai 2014; New York 2015; China 2016; Chicago 2019)
Annual Conference, Session Chair (Shanghai 2012; New York 2015; China 2016; Australia 2017)
CTBUH Journal, Editorial Board (2008 – 2014)
Innovation Conference, Session Chair (2018)
International Research Seed Funding, Peer Review Panel (2012, 2013, 2014)
CTBUH Initiatives
CTBUH Trustees Convene in Dubai
21 October 2018
CTBUH Board of Trustees Travels to Hawaii
22–24 March 2018
CTBUH Leaders Connect at 2017 Conference
29 October 2017
Videos
18 October 2016
Tall Buildings and Context: Appropriate High Rise Vernaculars
The issue of skyscraper form and expression being appropriate to cultural and social context is currently a hotly debated topic in China, as well as...
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Research
28 October 2019
Timothy Johnson, NBBJ
At a time when building construction efficiency has decreased by four percent since the 1960s, efficiency in automotive manufacturing has increased by 400 percent, largely...
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Research
01 March 2018
Designing the High-Rise Building from the Inside/Out
Timothy Johnson & Jonathan Ward, NBBJ
For over 100 years, the tall building has largely advanced in technological innovation; however very little has been done in the terms of understanding the...
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CTBUH Initiatives
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.
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.
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.
25 April 2017
CTBUH Florida Presents: Tall Building Damping Technologies
CTBUH Florida will host its first event of 2017, focusing on Tall Building Damping Technologies and providing an introduction to the CTBUH Student Tall Building Competition.
25 April 2017
CTBUH Florida: Tall Building Damping Technologies
CTBUH Florida held a presentation on Tall Building Damping Technologies at the School of Architecture, University of Miami.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
21 July 2016
CTBUH Malaysia: How to Improve Design and Build Efficiency
CTBUH Malaysia held its inaugural event in the Malaysian Petroleum Club at Petronas Towers, kindly supported by KLCC and Turner International Malaysia.
19 July 2016
CTBUH Singapore: How to Improve Design and Build Efficiency
CTBUH Singapore held its inaugural event at the Suntec Convention and Exhibition Centre, kindly supported by the BCA.
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.
17 September 2014
University of Southern California Team Wins Research Seed Funding
CTBUH is pleased to announce the awarding of the 2014 International Research Seed Funding grant to a team led by the University of Southern California.
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.
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.
4 June 2014
CTBUH Announces Next Chairman
David Malott has been confirmed to become the next Chairman of the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat.
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 November 2013
CTBUH Affirms One World Trade Center Height of 1776'
The CTBUH Height Committee reached a consensus that One World Trade Center’s height to its architectural top is 1,776 feet (541.3 meters).
8 November 2013
Leaders’ Meeting Focuses on Increasing and Energizing Membership
The top global leadership of the CTBUH held the annual Leader Meeting in Chicago to discuss activating leaders around the world.
1 October 2013
CTBUH Increases World Architecture Day Role
The CTBUH is pleased to be working with World Architecture News in support of the 2nd annual World Architecture Day, a summit spanning three days including building tours and workshops.
16 August 2013
How Tall Can Buildings Go?
CTBUH chairman Timothy Johnson and Merrill structural amd engineering partner William Baker, a member of the CTBUH board of trustees, are spotlighted in an Atlantic Cit
11 June 2013
Italian Team Wins Research Seed Funding
A research team from Iuav University of Venice, Italy, was named the winner of the CTBUH’s second research seed funding grant during the 2013 London Conference Dinner.
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.
3 December 2012
BBC Series Spotlights Skyscrapers
The BBC, working with the CTBUH, has developed a series of reports focusing on the state of the skyscraper around the world.
19 October 2012
Awards Symposium Puts Spotlight on Achievement, Future
2012 CTBUH tall building award winners, finalists and lifetime achievement award winners were not attending the annual symposium to talk about record heights and flashy designs.
18 October 2012
Young Professionals Hosts Meeting at the 2012 Awards Symposium
Exactly one year after its establishment the CTBUH Young Professionals Committee gathered at the Awards Symposium on October 18 at the Illinois Institute of Technology.
23 September 2012
Hong Kong & Shenzhen Tour Report: Touring Two Tall Cities
Delegates from the Congress flew to Hong Kong to visit one of the tallest cities in the world. The second day included a side trip to Shenzhen, including a private tour of KK100.
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.
21 September 2012
2012 Shanghai Congress: Asia Ascending
The Shanghai Congress drew a wide variety of industry professionals from all over the globe with over 800 attendees from 430 companies and 43 countries.
19 September 2012
Shanghai Congress News Day Congress: Day One
See the highlights from the first day of the CTBUH 2012 Shanghai Congress including the Opening Plenary and VIP Reception.
18 September 2012
Global Representatives Workshop, Shanghai
CTBUH leaders and representatives from around the world gathered to discuss on-going initiatives and better ways to serve members and grow the Council.
1 September 2012
NYU Team Wins First CTBUH Research Seed Funding
A research team from the Polytechnic Institute of New York University has won the CTBUH’s first research seed funding grant for a research project based in China.
28 August 2012
Eco-in-the-City Features CTBUH
World Architecture News is spotlighting the CTBUH in a series of articles on the site’s Eco-in-the-City blog. The articles penned by CTBUH leaders are focusing on sustainability issues.
22 August 2012
China to Dominate Tall Building Development
Nine of the 20 tallest buildings currently under construction in the world are located in China, which is now leading the way in the development of supertall buildings.
31 July 2012
New York City Reps Stage First Event
More than 125 New York City professionals gathered on a rooftop terrace for the first event organized by the CTBUH’s New York steering committee.
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.
15 February 2012
Shanghai Congress Important Steering Committee Meeting
A major meeting of the Shanghai Congress Local Steering Committee was held in the very appropriate setting of the Shanghai Tower construction site.
13 February 2012
BSA Twin Towers Installs CTBUH Signboard
The BSA Twin Towers recently inaugurated a CTBUH signboard recognizing its position as the tallest twin towers in the Philippines. CTBUH Chair Tim Johnson attended the ceremony.
1 February 2012
Shanghai 2012: Important Meetings
CTBUH Chair Timothy Johnson and Executive Director Antony Wood were in Shanghai recently for meetings with the Congress Steering Committee and other significant Congress partners.
14 January 2012
CTBUH India: High-rise Building Technology
CTBUH Chairman Timothy Johnson, of NBBJ, and CTBUH Advisory Group Member Ahmad Abdelrazaq, of Samsung, recently spoke at a CTBUH seminar on building technology.
1 December 2011
Prince Charitable Trusts Research Grant Secured
With a grant from The Prince Charitable Trusts, the CTBUH will develop an on-line database that will centralize information relevant to researchers.
11 October 2011
Timothy Johnson Appointed Chairman of the CTBUH
At the 2011 World Conference active Chairman Professor Sang Dae Kim of Korea University passed the Chairman’s gavel to Timothy Johnson of NBBJ.
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
Chair-Elect Timothy Johnson Visits CTBUH HQ
Timothy Johnson of NBBJ, due to take over as CTBUH Chair in October 2011, visited the CTBUH headquarters recently for meetings with Executive Director Antony Wood and CTBUH staff.
1 September 2011
Timothy Johnson Elected as Next CTBUH Chairman
The Board of Trustees has elected Timothy Johnson to be the next Chairman of the CTBUH. He will succeed current Chairman Sang Dae Kim to lead the council and further its mission.
5 April 2011
Trustees Meeting 2011, New York
Of all Trustees meetings since the current Board formed, the New York gathering wins the "marathon event" prize! Getting down to business at 9am, the Board finally adjourned at 8pm.
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.
24 June 2010
Piraeus Tower Competition
The Piraeus Tower architectural competition focused on the re-design of an incomplete 22-story tower. Antony Wood and Tim Johnson, served on the competition jury.
2 February 2010
Trustees Meeting 2010, Mumbai
The 2010 annual Trustees meeting took place prior to the CTBUH 2010 World Conference Mumbai, in the same venue as the conference, the Renaissance Hotel Mumbai.
15 December 2009
New CTBUH Trustees Peter Irwin and Tim J. Johnson
The Board of Trustees welcomes the support of two industry leaders: Peter Irwin, Rowan Williams Davies & Irwin Inc., Canada and Tim J. Johnson, NBBJ, USA.
21 October 2009
CTBUH 2009 Annual Leaders Meeting
Preceding the CTBUH 2009 Chicago Conference, 55 leaders within the CTBUH organization gathered to discuss current developments, progress on projects, and new ideas and initiatives.
14 August 2009
Singapore Visit
Executive Director Antony Wood shares his recent experiences of a new and exciting Singapore which has, in a quiet, unpretentious way, been implementing social-urban policies.
24 October 2008
CTBUH 2008 Moscow Conference: Gaining Height
Held in the prestigious setting of the Ararat Park Hyatt Hotel Moscow, the 120 delegates in attendance were treated to an inspiring three days of information and cultural exchange.
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.
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.
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.
25 April 2017
CTBUH Florida Presents: Tall Building Damping Technologies
CTBUH Florida will host its first event of 2017, focusing on Tall Building Damping Technologies and providing an introduction to the CTBUH Student Tall Building Competition.
25 April 2017
CTBUH Florida: Tall Building Damping Technologies
CTBUH Florida held a presentation on Tall Building Damping Technologies at the School of Architecture, University of Miami.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
21 July 2016
CTBUH Malaysia: How to Improve Design and Build Efficiency
CTBUH Malaysia held its inaugural event in the Malaysian Petroleum Club at Petronas Towers, kindly supported by KLCC and Turner International Malaysia.
19 July 2016
CTBUH Singapore: How to Improve Design and Build Efficiency
CTBUH Singapore held its inaugural event at the Suntec Convention and Exhibition Centre, kindly supported by the BCA.
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.
17 September 2014
University of Southern California Team Wins Research Seed Funding
CTBUH is pleased to announce the awarding of the 2014 International Research Seed Funding grant to a team led by the University of Southern California.
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.
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.
4 June 2014
CTBUH Announces Next Chairman
David Malott has been confirmed to become the next Chairman of the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat.
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 November 2013
CTBUH Affirms One World Trade Center Height of 1776'
The CTBUH Height Committee reached a consensus that One World Trade Center’s height to its architectural top is 1,776 feet (541.3 meters).
8 November 2013
Leaders’ Meeting Focuses on Increasing and Energizing Membership
The top global leadership of the CTBUH held the annual Leader Meeting in Chicago to discuss activating leaders around the world.
1 October 2013
CTBUH Increases World Architecture Day Role
The CTBUH is pleased to be working with World Architecture News in support of the 2nd annual World Architecture Day, a summit spanning three days including building tours and workshops.
16 August 2013
How Tall Can Buildings Go?
CTBUH chairman Timothy Johnson and Merrill structural amd engineering partner William Baker, a member of the CTBUH board of trustees, are spotlighted in an Atlantic Cit
11 June 2013
Italian Team Wins Research Seed Funding
A research team from Iuav University of Venice, Italy, was named the winner of the CTBUH’s second research seed funding grant during the 2013 London Conference Dinner.
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.
3 December 2012
BBC Series Spotlights Skyscrapers
The BBC, working with the CTBUH, has developed a series of reports focusing on the state of the skyscraper around the world.
19 October 2012
Awards Symposium Puts Spotlight on Achievement, Future
2012 CTBUH tall building award winners, finalists and lifetime achievement award winners were not attending the annual symposium to talk about record heights and flashy designs.
18 October 2012
Young Professionals Hosts Meeting at the 2012 Awards Symposium
Exactly one year after its establishment the CTBUH Young Professionals Committee gathered at the Awards Symposium on October 18 at the Illinois Institute of Technology.
23 September 2012
Hong Kong & Shenzhen Tour Report: Touring Two Tall Cities
Delegates from the Congress flew to Hong Kong to visit one of the tallest cities in the world. The second day included a side trip to Shenzhen, including a private tour of KK100.
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.
21 September 2012
2012 Shanghai Congress: Asia Ascending
The Shanghai Congress drew a wide variety of industry professionals from all over the globe with over 800 attendees from 430 companies and 43 countries.
19 September 2012
Shanghai Congress News Day Congress: Day One
See the highlights from the first day of the CTBUH 2012 Shanghai Congress including the Opening Plenary and VIP Reception.
18 September 2012
Global Representatives Workshop, Shanghai
CTBUH leaders and representatives from around the world gathered to discuss on-going initiatives and better ways to serve members and grow the Council.
1 September 2012
NYU Team Wins First CTBUH Research Seed Funding
A research team from the Polytechnic Institute of New York University has won the CTBUH’s first research seed funding grant for a research project based in China.
28 August 2012
Eco-in-the-City Features CTBUH
World Architecture News is spotlighting the CTBUH in a series of articles on the site’s Eco-in-the-City blog. The articles penned by CTBUH leaders are focusing on sustainability issues.
22 August 2012
China to Dominate Tall Building Development
Nine of the 20 tallest buildings currently under construction in the world are located in China, which is now leading the way in the development of supertall buildings.
31 July 2012
New York City Reps Stage First Event
More than 125 New York City professionals gathered on a rooftop terrace for the first event organized by the CTBUH’s New York steering committee.
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.
15 February 2012
Shanghai Congress Important Steering Committee Meeting
A major meeting of the Shanghai Congress Local Steering Committee was held in the very appropriate setting of the Shanghai Tower construction site.
13 February 2012
BSA Twin Towers Installs CTBUH Signboard
The BSA Twin Towers recently inaugurated a CTBUH signboard recognizing its position as the tallest twin towers in the Philippines. CTBUH Chair Tim Johnson attended the ceremony.
1 February 2012
Shanghai 2012: Important Meetings
CTBUH Chair Timothy Johnson and Executive Director Antony Wood were in Shanghai recently for meetings with the Congress Steering Committee and other significant Congress partners.
14 January 2012
CTBUH India: High-rise Building Technology
CTBUH Chairman Timothy Johnson, of NBBJ, and CTBUH Advisory Group Member Ahmad Abdelrazaq, of Samsung, recently spoke at a CTBUH seminar on building technology.
1 December 2011
Prince Charitable Trusts Research Grant Secured
With a grant from The Prince Charitable Trusts, the CTBUH will develop an on-line database that will centralize information relevant to researchers.
11 October 2011
Timothy Johnson Appointed Chairman of the CTBUH
At the 2011 World Conference active Chairman Professor Sang Dae Kim of Korea University passed the Chairman’s gavel to Timothy Johnson of NBBJ.
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
Chair-Elect Timothy Johnson Visits CTBUH HQ
Timothy Johnson of NBBJ, due to take over as CTBUH Chair in October 2011, visited the CTBUH headquarters recently for meetings with Executive Director Antony Wood and CTBUH staff.
1 September 2011
Timothy Johnson Elected as Next CTBUH Chairman
The Board of Trustees has elected Timothy Johnson to be the next Chairman of the CTBUH. He will succeed current Chairman Sang Dae Kim to lead the council and further its mission.
5 April 2011
Trustees Meeting 2011, New York
Of all Trustees meetings since the current Board formed, the New York gathering wins the "marathon event" prize! Getting down to business at 9am, the Board finally adjourned at 8pm.
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.
24 June 2010
Piraeus Tower Competition
The Piraeus Tower architectural competition focused on the re-design of an incomplete 22-story tower. Antony Wood and Tim Johnson, served on the competition jury.
2 February 2010
Trustees Meeting 2010, Mumbai
The 2010 annual Trustees meeting took place prior to the CTBUH 2010 World Conference Mumbai, in the same venue as the conference, the Renaissance Hotel Mumbai.
15 December 2009
New CTBUH Trustees Peter Irwin and Tim J. Johnson
The Board of Trustees welcomes the support of two industry leaders: Peter Irwin, Rowan Williams Davies & Irwin Inc., Canada and Tim J. Johnson, NBBJ, USA.
21 October 2009
CTBUH 2009 Annual Leaders Meeting
Preceding the CTBUH 2009 Chicago Conference, 55 leaders within the CTBUH organization gathered to discuss current developments, progress on projects, and new ideas and initiatives.
14 August 2009
Singapore Visit
Executive Director Antony Wood shares his recent experiences of a new and exciting Singapore which has, in a quiet, unpretentious way, been implementing social-urban policies.
24 October 2008
CTBUH 2008 Moscow Conference: Gaining Height
Held in the prestigious setting of the Ararat Park Hyatt Hotel Moscow, the 120 delegates in attendance were treated to an inspiring three days of information and cultural exchange.
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Videos
18 October 2016
Tall Buildings and Context: Appropriate High Rise Vernaculars
The issue of skyscraper form and expression being appropriate to cultural and social context is currently a hotly debated topic in China, as well as...
26 October 2015
2015 New York Conference - Session 3c - Q&A
Michael George, JLL; Timothy Johnson, NBBJ; and Rosemary Kennedy, Queensland University of Technology, answer questions at the end of 2015 New York Conference Session 3c:...
26 October 2015
How New Generations, Industries and Workplace Paradigms Are Redefining the Commercial High-Rise
This presentation will provide a data-driven analysis of building performance from three eras: the early 1900s, mid-twentieth century, and today. This longitudinal analysis will illustrate...
18 September 2014
2014 Shanghai International Conference - Day 3 Plenary - Q & A
2014 Shanghai International Conference Day 3 Plenary Questions & Answers session with speakers Timothy Johnson, CTBUH Chairman / NBBJ, Mun Summ Wong of WOHA, Yang...
17 September 2014
Tim Johnson of NBBJ and the CTBUH outgoing chair is interviewed by Chris Bentley during the 2014 CTBUH Shanghai Conference at the Jin Mao Tower.
17 September 2014
Tall Buildings as International Investments
The investment landscape for tall buildings varies considerably around the world, as was indicated by the diversity of perspectives in the panel “Tall Buildings as...
07 November 2013
The Session Two speaker panel consisting of: Roy Liu, Gravity Partnership Ltd.; Shuguang Wang, BROAD Group; Johannes de Jong, KONE; and Clyde N. Baker, Jr.,...
07 November 2013
CTBUH 12th Annual Awards Dinner
The 12th Annual Awards Ceremony & Dinner was held in Mies van der Rohe's iconic Crown Hall, on the Illinois Institute of Technology campus, Chicago....
18 October 2012
2012 Awards - Introduction & Welcome
Antony Wood (CTBUH Executive Director), Timothy Johnson (CTBUH Chairman), and Rick Cook (Awards Chair) welcome delegates and open the 3rd Annual Awards Symposium.
18 October 2012
CTBUH 11th Annual Awards Dinner
The 11th Annual Awards Ceremony & Dinner was held in Mies van der Rohe's iconic Crown Hall, on the Illinois Institute of Technology campus, Chicago....
21 September 2012
Plenary 3 - The Past, Present and Future of “the World’s Tallest” Q & A
Session Chair Timothy Johnson moderates as the panel consisting of: Cathy Yang, Taipei Financial Center Corp.; David Bradford, Turner International; & Talal Al-Maiman, Kingdom Real...
20 September 2012
The migration of Chinese residents to cities presents great challenges and opportunities. Large developments near the city core represent the best solution to the challenges...
20 September 2012
Plenary 2: Supertall Technical & Urban Challenges Q & A
Plenary 2 panelists including: ZhaoHui Jia, Greenland Group; Bert van de Linde, Permasteelisa Group; Jimmy Cheung, Eton Properties; and Timothy Johnson, CTBUH Chairman/NBBJ take questions...
19 September 2012
Shanghai Congress Welcome/Opening Ceremony
Timothy Johnson (CTBUH Chairman) and special guests welcome Congress delegates and officially open the event.
18 September 2012
Interview: Tall Construction in China
Timothy Johnson of NBBJ is interviewed by Jeff Herzer during the 2012 CTBUH Shanghai Congress at the Jin Mao, Shanghai. Timothy discusses the future of...
03 November 2011
2011 Awards - Symposium Introduction
Antony Wood (CTBUH Executive Director) and Timothy Johnson (CTBUH Chairman) welcome delegates and open the 2nd Annual Awards Symposium.
03 November 2011
CTBUH 10th Annual Awards Dinner
The 10th Annual Awards Ceremony & Dinner was held in Mies van der Rohe’s iconic Crown Hall, on the Illinois Institute of Technology campus, Chicago....
11 October 2011
Seoul Conference 2011 Track Session 16: Q&A
Question & Answers session for Track Session 16.
25 October 2007
The CTBUH 6th Annual Awards Dinner, set within the atmospheric setting of Mies van der Rohe’s iconic Crown Hall at the Illinois Institute of Technology,...
18 October 2016
Tall Buildings and Context: Appropriate High Rise Vernaculars
The issue of skyscraper form and expression being appropriate to cultural and social context is currently a hotly debated topic in China, as well as...
26 October 2015
2015 New York Conference - Session 3c - Q&A
Michael George, JLL; Timothy Johnson, NBBJ; and Rosemary Kennedy, Queensland University of Technology, answer questions at the end of 2015 New York Conference Session 3c:...
26 October 2015
How New Generations, Industries and Workplace Paradigms Are Redefining the Commercial High-Rise
This presentation will provide a data-driven analysis of building performance from three eras: the early 1900s, mid-twentieth century, and today. This longitudinal analysis will illustrate...
18 September 2014
2014 Shanghai International Conference - Day 3 Plenary - Q & A
2014 Shanghai International Conference Day 3 Plenary Questions & Answers session with speakers Timothy Johnson, CTBUH Chairman / NBBJ, Mun Summ Wong of WOHA, Yang...
17 September 2014
Tim Johnson of NBBJ and the CTBUH outgoing chair is interviewed by Chris Bentley during the 2014 CTBUH Shanghai Conference at the Jin Mao Tower.
17 September 2014
Tall Buildings as International Investments
The investment landscape for tall buildings varies considerably around the world, as was indicated by the diversity of perspectives in the panel “Tall Buildings as...
07 November 2013
The Session Two speaker panel consisting of: Roy Liu, Gravity Partnership Ltd.; Shuguang Wang, BROAD Group; Johannes de Jong, KONE; and Clyde N. Baker, Jr.,...
07 November 2013
CTBUH 12th Annual Awards Dinner
The 12th Annual Awards Ceremony & Dinner was held in Mies van der Rohe's iconic Crown Hall, on the Illinois Institute of Technology campus, Chicago....
18 October 2012
2012 Awards - Introduction & Welcome
Antony Wood (CTBUH Executive Director), Timothy Johnson (CTBUH Chairman), and Rick Cook (Awards Chair) welcome delegates and open the 3rd Annual Awards Symposium.
18 October 2012
CTBUH 11th Annual Awards Dinner
The 11th Annual Awards Ceremony & Dinner was held in Mies van der Rohe's iconic Crown Hall, on the Illinois Institute of Technology campus, Chicago....
21 September 2012
Plenary 3 - The Past, Present and Future of “the World’s Tallest” Q & A
Session Chair Timothy Johnson moderates as the panel consisting of: Cathy Yang, Taipei Financial Center Corp.; David Bradford, Turner International; & Talal Al-Maiman, Kingdom Real...
20 September 2012
The migration of Chinese residents to cities presents great challenges and opportunities. Large developments near the city core represent the best solution to the challenges...
20 September 2012
Plenary 2: Supertall Technical & Urban Challenges Q & A
Plenary 2 panelists including: ZhaoHui Jia, Greenland Group; Bert van de Linde, Permasteelisa Group; Jimmy Cheung, Eton Properties; and Timothy Johnson, CTBUH Chairman/NBBJ take questions...
19 September 2012
Shanghai Congress Welcome/Opening Ceremony
Timothy Johnson (CTBUH Chairman) and special guests welcome Congress delegates and officially open the event.
18 September 2012
Interview: Tall Construction in China
Timothy Johnson of NBBJ is interviewed by Jeff Herzer during the 2012 CTBUH Shanghai Congress at the Jin Mao, Shanghai. Timothy discusses the future of...
03 November 2011
2011 Awards - Symposium Introduction
Antony Wood (CTBUH Executive Director) and Timothy Johnson (CTBUH Chairman) welcome delegates and open the 2nd Annual Awards Symposium.
03 November 2011
CTBUH 10th Annual Awards Dinner
The 10th Annual Awards Ceremony & Dinner was held in Mies van der Rohe’s iconic Crown Hall, on the Illinois Institute of Technology campus, Chicago....
11 October 2011
Seoul Conference 2011 Track Session 16: Q&A
Question & Answers session for Track Session 16.
25 October 2007
The CTBUH 6th Annual Awards Dinner, set within the atmospheric setting of Mies van der Rohe’s iconic Crown Hall at the Illinois Institute of Technology,...
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Research
28 October 2019
Timothy Johnson, NBBJ
At a time when building construction efficiency has decreased by four percent since the 1960s, efficiency in automotive manufacturing has increased by 400 percent, largely...
01 March 2018
Designing the High-Rise Building from the Inside/Out
Timothy Johnson & Jonathan Ward, NBBJ
For over 100 years, the tall building has largely advanced in technological innovation; however very little has been done in the terms of understanding the...
17 October 2016
Cities to Megacities: Perspectives
CTBUH 2016 Conference Speakers
The CTBUH 2016 International Conference is being held in the three cities of the Pearl River Delta, the world’s largest “megacity,” projected to have 120...
26 October 2015
How New Generations, Industries and Workplace Paradigms Are Redefining the Commercial High-Rise
Timothy Johnson, NBBJ
This paper will provide a data-driven analysis of building performance from three eras: the early 1900s, mid-twentieth century, and today. This longitudinal analysis will illustrate...
20 September 2012
Jimmy Cheung, Eton Properties; Timothy Johnson, NBBJ
The migration of Chinese residents to cities presents great challenges and opportunities. Large developments near the city core represent the best solution to the challenges...
20 November 2011
Sang Dae Kim, Korea University; Timothy Johnson, NBBJ
Assuming the Chairman’s position in a not-for-profit organization is always an honorable matter, and especially so when that organization is focused on high-rise building.
07 September 2011
Debating Tall: Are the Twin Towers Missed?
Timothy Johnson, NBBJ; Paul Goldberger, The New Yorker
A 2011 poll found that, 10 years on, a majority of people missed the World Trade Center twin towers, which had been destroyed in the...
28 October 2019
Timothy Johnson, NBBJ
At a time when building construction efficiency has decreased by four percent since the 1960s, efficiency in automotive manufacturing has increased by 400 percent, largely...
01 March 2018
Designing the High-Rise Building from the Inside/Out
Timothy Johnson & Jonathan Ward, NBBJ
For over 100 years, the tall building has largely advanced in technological innovation; however very little has been done in the terms of understanding the...
17 October 2016
Cities to Megacities: Perspectives
CTBUH 2016 Conference Speakers
The CTBUH 2016 International Conference is being held in the three cities of the Pearl River Delta, the world’s largest “megacity,” projected to have 120...
26 October 2015
How New Generations, Industries and Workplace Paradigms Are Redefining the Commercial High-Rise
Timothy Johnson, NBBJ
This paper will provide a data-driven analysis of building performance from three eras: the early 1900s, mid-twentieth century, and today. This longitudinal analysis will illustrate...
20 September 2012
Jimmy Cheung, Eton Properties; Timothy Johnson, NBBJ
The migration of Chinese residents to cities presents great challenges and opportunities. Large developments near the city core represent the best solution to the challenges...
20 November 2011
Sang Dae Kim, Korea University; Timothy Johnson, NBBJ
Assuming the Chairman’s position in a not-for-profit organization is always an honorable matter, and especially so when that organization is focused on high-rise building.
07 September 2011
Debating Tall: Are the Twin Towers Missed?
Timothy Johnson, NBBJ; Paul Goldberger, The New Yorker
A 2011 poll found that, 10 years on, a majority of people missed the World Trade Center twin towers, which had been destroyed in the...
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