Werner Sobek

Fazlur R. Khan Lifetime Achievement Award

Werner Sobek AG, Founder/Owner

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Werner Sobek

CTBUH Roles

Fazlur R. Khan Lifetime Achievement Award (2005)

Annual Conference, Presenter (Stuggart 2003; London 2013)

Country Representative, Germany (2010 – 2013)

Awards Jury (2011; 2012)

Annual Conference, Session Chair (Stuttgart 2003)

Videos

15 July 2013

Is it possible to construct a completely pre-fabricated megatall building (i.e. over 600 meters)?

Industry leaders answering this question include: Talal Al Maiman, Kingdom Real Estate; Sir Terry Farrell, Farrells; Helmut Jahn, JAHN; Lee Polisano, PLP Architecture; Ken Shuttleworth,...

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Research

21 June 2019

The Integration of Adaptive Elements into High-Rise Structures

Stefanie Weidner & Simon Steffen, ILEK University of Stuttgart; Werner Sobek, Werner Sobek Group

Whilst most research focuses on the reduction of operative energy use in buildings, the aspect of which (and how many) materials are used is often...

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Research

11 June 2013

The Special Nature of the European Skyscraper

Viewpoints: The London Conference

European architecture is at a crossroads. Its commercial and environmental realities are driving buildings ever-higher, but not all are convinced. In this article – contributed...

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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.

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.

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.

15 July 2013

Is it possible to construct a completely pre-fabricated megatall building (i.e. over 600 meters)?

Industry leaders answering this question include: Talal Al Maiman, Kingdom Real Estate; Sir Terry Farrell, Farrells; Helmut Jahn, JAHN; Lee Polisano, PLP Architecture; Ken Shuttleworth,...

11 June 2013

Session 9: Sustainability in the European Context Q&A

Session 9 panelists including Kamran Moazami, Head of Discipline, Building Structures, WSP UK; John Kilpatrick, Principal & Technical Director, RWDI; Helmut Jahn, Chief Executive Officer,...

11 June 2013

Interview: Sustainability and Building Life-Cycles

Werner Sobek of Werner Sobek Group is interviewed by Jeff Herzer during the 2013 CTBUH London Conference at The Brewery, London. Werner talks about the...

11 June 2013

Beyond Green – Engineering High-Rises for Sustainable Cities

High-rise buildings make an important contribution in the design of sustainable cities – provided they are planned accordingly and with a holistic perspective. In this...

20 December 2012

What do you think is the best tall building in existence today, and why?

Industry leaders answering this question include: Adrian Smith, AS+GG; Joseph Rechichi, Forest City Ratner Companies;Toby Blunt, Foster + Partners; Werner Sobek, Werner Sobek Group; John...

20 December 2012

What do you think is the single biggest limiting factor that would prevent humanity creating a mile-high?

Industry leaders answering this question include: Werner Sobek, Werner Sobek Group; Chris Wilkinson, Wilkinson Eyre Architects; Adrian Smith, Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture; Dr....

20 December 2012

2011 witnessed the tenth anniversary of 9/11. Do you believe tall buildings are now "safe" from terrorism?

Industry leaders answering this question include: Michael Kwok, Arup; Adrian Smith, AS+GG; Dr. Akira Wada, Architectural Institute of Japan; Dominic Bettison, Wilkinson Eyre; Craig Gibbons,...

03 November 2011

Interview: Engineering the KfW Westarkade

Werner Sobek is founder of Werner Sobek Group, one of the world’s leading engineering consultancies. He speaks on sustainability and lightweight structures as well as...

21 June 2019

The Integration of Adaptive Elements into High-Rise Structures

Stefanie Weidner & Simon Steffen, ILEK University of Stuttgart; Werner Sobek, Werner Sobek Group

Whilst most research focuses on the reduction of operative energy use in buildings, the aspect of which (and how many) materials are used is often...

11 June 2013

The Special Nature of the European Skyscraper

Viewpoints: The London Conference

European architecture is at a crossroads. Its commercial and environmental realities are driving buildings ever-higher, but not all are convinced. In this article – contributed...

19 September 2012

Innovative and Sustainable High-Rise Façade Systems in Asia

Thomas Winterstetter, Werner Sobek & Benjamin Beer, Werner Sobek Group

This paper presents modern optimized high rise facade systems on outstanding projects in the Far East and Central Asia. The variety of architectural ideas, the...

03 March 2008

Sustainable Tall Buildings – Some Introductory Remarks

Werner Sobek & Heiko Trumpf, Werner Sobek Group

This paper considers the basic requirements needed to achieve truly sustainable buildings. It discusses possible ways of modifying the cooperation between all project partners responsible...

20 October 2003

Performance Strategies for Highrise Buildings: Tendecies and Developments in Europe

Nobert Rehle & Werner Sobek, Werner Sobek Ingenieure

This paper focuses on consequences of a presumed collapse for the design of high-rise buildings in Europe. Some recently developed high-rise buildings in Germany will...