CTBUH Releases Year in Review: Tall Trends of 2018
Dec 2018
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CTBUH News
Report
The astronomical growth in tall building construction observed over the past decade continued in 2018, though the total number
of completed buildings of 200 meters’ or greater height leveled off at…
CTBUH China Participates in Vertical Marathon
25 Nov 2018, Shanghai
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Event
Report
CTBUH China participated in the Shanghai Tower International Vertical Marathon, climbing to the 119th floor of the building.
CTBUH 2018 Seed Funding Winner Announced
29 Aug 2018, Chicago
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CTBUH Research
The winner of the CTBUH 2018 Research Seed Funding, sponsored by Sun Hung Kai Properties, is Dr. Ye Yu, who will research the health impacts of public spaces.
2018 Global Walking Tour: Walking on Water Reports
2 Aug 2018
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Tour
Report
This year's 2018 Global Walking Tour explored the role of tall buildings along waterfronts and other natural settings.
CTBUH China Hosts Tall Building Symposium
19 Jun 2018, Chicago
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Event
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"
CTBUH Shanghai Young Professionals Committee Talks Competitions
17 Nov 2017, Shanghai
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Event
Report
CTBUH China and Shanghai Young Professionals Committee (YPC) co-hosted a symposium on “Gains and Losses in Tall Building Design Competitions.”
CTBUH China Supports Vertical Urbanism Forum at Tongji University
17 Oct 2017, Shanghai
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Event
Report
The College of Architecture and Urban Planning (CAUP) at Tongji University and CTBUH China co-organized a one-day symposium on Sustainable Vertical Urbanism.
Vertical Transportation: Ascent & Acceleration
12 Sep 2017, Chicago
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CTBUH Research
CTBUH partnered with Guinness World Records to identify the commercial building with the fastest elevator speeds and longest vertical runs.
CTBUH Shanghai YPC Holds Inaugural Meeting
3 Aug 2017, Shanghai
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Event
Report
The CTBUH Shanghai Young Professionals Committee (YPC) held its first board meeting at the Shanghai office of Gensler.
CTBUH China Symposium on Tall Building Performance + Book Launch
2 Aug 2017, Shanghai
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Event
Report
CTBUH China and Tongji University Press held a symposium on tall building performance on August 2, 2017, followed by a book launch.
CTBUH Latest Chinese Video Library Released
10 Jul 2017, Shanghai
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CTBUH News
CTBUH has built Chinese video libraries on many media platforms, including Wechat public account, Youku Video and Tecent Video.
2017 Global Walking Tours: The Space Within Tall Buildings
21 Jun-7 Jul 2017
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Tour
Report
The CTBUH Urban Habitat / Urban Design Committee organized its fourth annual Global Walking Tours, which took place in 15 cities around the world.
CTBUH New WeChat Account Launch
5 Apr 2017, Shanghai
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CTBUH News
CTBUH upgraded the Wechat account, it has a brand-new user interface, focus on the latest development of tall buildings and urban habitat of all over the world.
SuperTEC Visit to CTBUH China Office
17 Jan 2017, Shanghai
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Tour
Report
The CTBUH China Office hosted a visit from SuperTEC, a consortium of researchers and practitioners from Korea University and Dankook University in Seoul.
Top 12 Happenings of 2016, Month-by-Month
19 Dec 2016, Chicago
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CTBUH News
Check out the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat's top stories of 2016 for each month and take a look ahead with the Council’s monthly predictions for 2017.
CTBUH 'UH'PDATE October 2016
4 Oct 2016, Toronto
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CTBUH News
The fourth issue of CTBUH 'UH'PDATE provides information on some of the early events and studies of the Urban Habitat / Urban Design Committee.
Global Twilight Walking Tours
25 Aug 2016, Chicago
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Tour
Report
The CTBUH UH/UD Committee organized its third annual Global Walking Tours in 13 cities around the world, examining public spaces in a twilight setting.
Twisting Tall Buildings
18 Aug 2016, Chicago
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CTBUH Research
CTBUH has released a study that looks at the recent proliferation of twisting towers creating a new generation of iconic buildings throughout the world.
CTBUH Hosts China Government Delegation
20 May 2016, Chicago
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Tour
Report
CTBUH was honored to host a delegation of government officials from the Shanghai Huangpu District People’s Government.
2016 China Awards Symposium, Ceremony & Dinner
13 May 2016, Shanghai
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Event
Report
The inaugural CITAB-CTBUH China Tall Building Awards were held at Shanghai Tower culminating with Bund SOHO winning China Best Tall Building Overall Award.
Shanghai Tower Signboard Ceremony
13 May 2016, Shanghai
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Event
Report
CTBUH joined Shanghai Tower officials in unveiling the commemorative signboard designating Shanghai Tower as the tallest building in China.
TJAD Hosts CTBUH China for Year in Review Event
3 Mar 2016, Shanghai
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Event
Report
CTBUH China’s first 2016 event was a look back at a record-setting 2015, from the perspective of the country that contributed the greatest number of tall buildings 200 meters or higher.
Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat Now Available!
18 Feb 2016, Shanghai
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CTBUH Publication
The first two issues of Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, the Chinese-language edition of the CTBUH Journal, are now available for purchase.
CTBUH Releases Year in Review: Tall Trends of 2015
Jan 2016
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CTBUH Journal Paper
Report
CTBUH has determined that 106 buildings of 200 meters’ height or greater were completed around the world in 2015 – setting a new record for annual tall building completions.
2015–2016 Design Research Studio Final Reviews
15 Jan 2016, Shanghai
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Event
Report
Tongji students in the collaborative design studio, “Network Reshaping Downtown: Transit-Oriented Mega-Development,”presented their final designs.
Shanghai Tower Completes, Now the World's Second-Tallest Building
7 Jan 2016, Shanghai
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CTBUH-Related News
Shanghai Tower has officially completed as the tallest building in China and the second-tallest building in the world.
2015–2016 Design Research Studio Kicked Off in Miami
16-21 Nov 2015, Miami
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Tour
Report
“Network Reshaping Downtown,” a collaborative design studio undertaken by Tongji University with support from CTBUH, kicked off with a visit to Miami.
CTBUH, Tongji Press Sign Two More Publishing Agreements
18 Sep 2015, Shanghai
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Event
Report
Zhi Wenjun, TJUP, and Daniel Safarik, CTBUH, recently signed an agreement covering several publications, including a Chinese language version of the CTBUH Journal.
Warm Weather Spaces Walking Tours 2015
17 Sep 2015
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Tour
Report
The CTBUH Urban Habitat / Urban Design Committee organized guided walking tours of 16 cities around the globe, focusing on urban habitats around tall buildings.
CTBUH, Tongji Press Sign Publishing Agreement
16 Jul 2015, Shanghai
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CTBUH News
CTBUH signed the first of several planned publishing contracts with Tongji University Press for the book related to the 2016 International Conference.
Panel Handles Mean, Green Questions at Architect @ Work in China
3 Jul 2015, Shanghai
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Event
Report
As part of its role as a strategic partner of the Architect @ Work China Conference in Shanghai, CTBUH hosted a panel discussion entitled “Greening the Vertical Habitat.”
CTBUH ’UH’PDATE April 2015
28 Apr 2015, Toronto
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CTBUH News
The third issue of CTBUH 'UH'PDATE 2015 goes over the Parramatta analysis plan, abstracts for CTBUH New York Conference and the committee member's involvement around the world.
Designing with Computers
27 Apr 2015, Shanghai
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Event
Tristram Carfrae is Arup’s Deputy Chairman. He is one of 16 Arup Fellows (out of a global staff of 10,000). Tristram is a leading structural designer.
CTBUH China Office Kicks Off
18 Mar 2015, Shanghai
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Event
Report
The CTBUH China Office / Asia Headquarters officially launched at CAUP at Tongji University with the inaugural board meeting and a reception
CTBUH ’UH’PDATE February 2015
26 Feb 2015, Toronto
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CTBUH News
The second issue of CTBUH 'UH'PDATE goes over the success of the 7 Cities Winter Walking Tours and welcoming 5 new committee members.
Seven Cities Winter Spaces Walking Tour
29 Jan 2015
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Tour
Report
The new CTBUH Urban Habitat / Urban Design Committee organized a highly successful Winter Spaces Walking Tour in seven cities around the world.
“Network-3D” High-Rise Design Studio Culminates in Shanghai
18 Jan 2015, Shanghai
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Event
Report
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.
CTBUH Releases Year in Review: Tall Trends of 2014
Dec 2014
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CTBUH Journal Paper
An All-Time Record 97 Buildings of 200 Meters or Higher Completed in 2014 and 2014 showed further shifts towards Asia, and also surprising developments in building functions and structural materials.
2014-2015 Design Research Studio Kicked Off in New York
14-17 Nov 2014, New York City
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Tour
Report
Tongji University students took a week-long visit to New York City, which included design workshops at KPF, site studies, and tall building tours.
Jing An Kerry Centre Technical Tour Report
19 Sep 2014, Shanghai
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Tour
Report
At the Jing An Kerry Centre, the overall sense of luxury was amplified by traveling through the lushly appointed lobby and convention spaces of the Shangri-La Hotel on-site.
Shanghai International Finance Center Technical Tour Report
19 Sep 2014, Shanghai
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Tour
Report
At the Shanghai International Finance Center, attendees toured hotel spaces, an unoccupied office floor, technical facilities including a mechanical floor, and the top floor restaurant.
The Bund Finance Center Technical Tour Report
19 Sep 2014, Shanghai
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Tour
Report
The visit to the Bund Finance Center, a focal project of the Conference’s second plenary, included a side trip to the Jiushi Headquarters by Foster + Partners.
L'Avenue Technical Tour Report
19 Sep 2014, Shanghai
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Tour
Report
Delegates met at the office entrance of the newly completed L’Avenue tower. The design of this structure was meant to reflect the luxury and high-end design of the building’s owners.
Lujiazui Harbor City Development & Riviera Twin Star Square Tour
19 Sep 2014, Shanghai
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Tour
Report
The Riviera Twin Star Square Tour was immediately followed by the Lujiazui Harbor City Development Tour, a development on the site of the Shanghai Shipyard Factory and Drydock.
CTBUH 2014 Shanghai Conference
16-19 Sep 2014, Shanghai
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Conference
The survival of humanity relies on a repositioning of our cities to develop them beyond a collection of disparate icons, towards a connected Sustainable Vertical Urbanism.
Wheelock Square Technical Tour Report
19 Sep 2014, Shanghai
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Tour
Report
The refined Wheelock Square played host to CTBUH delegates, who toured AECOM’s office on the 36th through 38th floors, a refuge / MEP floor, and the basement.
Shanghai World Financial Center Technical Tour Report
19 Sep 2014, Shanghai
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Tour
Report
Delegates met at the lobby of the Shanghai World Financial Center for a tour, led by executives of Mori Building, of one of Shanghai’s most recognizable landmarks.
Shanghai Arch Technical Tour Report
19 Sep 2014, Shanghai
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Tour
Report
The tour of the Shanghai Arch began with a brief look at the building’s exterior, followed by visiting the footbridge to the main entrance, the skygarden, and the Shanghai Arch Village.
Shanghai Tower Technical Tour Report
19 Sep 2014, Shanghai
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Tour
Report
The construction tour of the impressive Shanghai Tower allowed delegates to ascend to the 119th-floor observatory, as well as explore a finished 12-story atrium.
Sinar Mas New Bund Technical Tour Report
19 Sep 2014, Shanghai
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Tour
Report
Delegates for the Sinar Mas New Bund tour were given presentations by SOM & APP, who described the planning of the complex & the derivation of its organic form from the Magnolia flower.
Taiping Finance Tower Technical Tour Report
19 Sep 2014, Shanghai
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Tour
Report
The tour of the Taiping Finance Tower revealed the surprise of full-height glazing in the lift generator rooms, which offered an excellent view of the city.
Jin Mao Tower Technical Tour Report
19 Sep 2014, Shanghai
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Tour
Report
The Jin Mao Tower, adjacent to the conference venue, provided ample opportunity for exploring the lobby, office section, top floor, observation deck, refuge floor & the Grand Hyatt.
Tomorrow Square Technical Tour Report
19 Sep 2014, Shanghai
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Tour
Report
Delegates toured the 37th floor of Tomorrow Square, which takes advantage of the building’s 45-degree plan shift by offering views in at least eight directions.
CTBUH Leaders Discuss Ways to Broaden Council Membership
15 Sep 2014, Shanghai
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Event
Report
The leadership of the Council convened in the Leaders Meeting to participate in discussions about how to widen the Council’s reach and effectiveness.
CTBUH Trustees Meet Ahead of 2014 Conference in Shanghai
15 Sep 2014, Shanghai
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Event
Report
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.
China Special Issue of CTBUH Journal
Sep 2014, Shanghai
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CTBUH Publication
In conjunction with the 2014 Shanghai Conference, CTBUH published a special edition of the Journal that focused on China.
Asia Headquarters Office Opening This Summer
Aug 2014, Shanghai
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CTBUH News
The CTBUH will establish its physical CTBUH Asia Headquarters Office within the College of Architecture and Urban Planning (CAUP) at Tongji University.
CTBUH Well Represented at China-Japan-Korea Tall Building Forum
18 Jul 2014, Shanghai
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Event
CTBUH’s Japan and Korea chapters, along with Tongji University organized the 2014 China-Japan-Korea Tall Building Forum on July 18th.
Whirlwind Tour Stirs Up More Interest in Shanghai Conference
7-13 Mar 2014
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Tour
Report
On a second intensive journey inside six months, Executive Director Antony Wood traveled to China to make additional connections and develop further support.
“Towards Zero Carbon” High-Rise Design Studio Final Review
9 Jan 2014, Shanghai
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Event
Report
The final review marked the culmination of a semester of intense work for the students and tutors involved in the “Towards Zero Carbon,” a design studio undertaken by Tongji University.
CTBUH Releases Year in Review: Tall Trends of 2013
Dec 2013
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CTBUH Journal Paper
By all appearances, the small increase in the total number of tall-building completions from 2012 into 2013 is indicative of a return to the prevalent trend of increasing completions each year over…
Tongji University Faculty and Students Visit Chicago
Nov 2013, Chicago
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Tour
Report
“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.
Four-City Tour Generates Strong Shanghai Conference Support
14-18 Oct 2013, Shanghai
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Tour
Report
Preparations for the 2014 CTBUH Conference are now underway. Executive Director Antony Wood embarked on a four-city tour, meeting with more than 30 companies over the course of 10 days.
Tongji University Hosts CTBUH Lecture
15 Oct 2013, Shanghai
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Event
Report
CTBUH Executive Director Antony Wood delivered a lecture to approximately 120 people at Tongji University, the CTBUH’s partner institution in China.
Greenland Group Hosts Inaugural 2014 Steering Committee Meeting
14 Oct 2013, Shanghai
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Event
Report
Greenland Group hosted the inaugural steering committee meeting for the 2014 CTBUH Conference, consisting of more than 25 individuals from the local tall building industry.
Shanghai Launches at Greenland's Office
Oct 2013, Shanghai
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Tour
Report
Executive Director Antony Wood embarked on a four-city tour, meeting with more than 30 companies over the course of 10 days, in order to secure strong support for the 2014 conference.
Young Professionals Committee Hosts Shanghai Tower Presentation
22 May 2013, Chicago
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Event
Report
The designers of Shanghai Tower presented to a capacity crowd at the Chicago Architecture Foundation May 22, at an event hosted by the Young Professionals Committee.
2012 Shanghai Congress Report
Feb 2013, Shanghai
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CTBUH Publication
The Shanghai Post Conference Review celebrates some of the papers, presentations, tours and special events that took place at the CTBUH 2012 Shanghai Congress.
The Tallest 15 Cities in China
Sep 2012
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CTBUH Research
With over 1.3 billion citizens and a rapidly urbanizing population, China is developing tall buildings more than any other country globally.
9th World Congress Proceedings Shanghai
Sep 2012, Shanghai
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CTBUH Publication
The proceedings of the CTBUH 9th World Congress, held in Shanghai from September 19th - 21st 2012, includes all 114 papers in both a hardcover book and a DVD.
2012 Shanghai Congress: Asia Ascending
19-21 Sep 2012, Shanghai
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Conference
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.
Jing An Kerry Centre Technical Tour Report
20 Sep 2012, Shanghai
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Tour
Report
As a large mixed-use development, the Jing An Kerry Centre will provide a wide array of living and working spaces as well as amenities upon its completion at the end of 2012.
Wheelock Square Technical Tour Report
20 Sep 2012, Shanghai
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Tour
Report
An elegantly simple tower, Wheelock Square also incorporates inherent ideas of sustainability to create a unified design.
Jiushi Corporation Headquarters Technical Tour Report
20 Sep 2012, Shanghai
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Tour
Report
The Jiushi Corporation Headquarters in Shanghai, now over 10 years old, still stands out within its urban context.
Shanghai Tower Technical Tour Report
20 Sep 2012, Shanghai
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Tour
Report
Scheduled for completion in 2014, the tour of Shanghai Tower offered a unique glimpse into the construction of the megatall building.
Riviera TwinStar Square Technical Tour Report
20 Sep 2012, Shanghai
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Tour
Report
The mirrored towers of the Riviera TwinStar development have delicately articulated facades and extensive outdoor areas.
International Financial Center Technical Tour Report
20 Sep 2012, Shanghai
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Tour
Report
The twin towers of the IFC, though not identical, create a unique dialog with the surrounding Shanghai context.
Jin Mao Technical Tour Report
20 Sep 2012, Shanghai
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Tour
Report
Standing as an icon of the Shanghai skyline, the Jin Mao tower has been a landmark since its completion in 1999.
Shanghai World Financial Center Technical Tour Report
20 Sep 2012, Shanghai
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Tour
Report
The current tallest building in China at 492 meters, the World Financial Center offers unparalleled views from its skybridge.
Tomorrow Square Technical Tour Report
20 Sep 2012, Shanghai
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Tour
Report
As a unique architectural and structural addition to Shanghai's skyline, Tomorrow Square is distinguished among its neighbors.
China Special Issue of CTBUH Journal
Sep 2012, Chicago
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CTBUH Publication
In conjunction with the Shanghai 9th World Congress, CTBUH published a special edition of the Journal that focused on China.
Board of Trustees Meeting, Chicago
19 Mar 2012, Chicago
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Event
The Board of Trustees gathered March 19 to review recent initiatives and discuss the Council’s long-term strategies.
Shanghai Congress Important Steering Committee Meeting
Feb 2012, Shanghai
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Event
Report
A major meeting of the Shanghai Congress Local Steering Committee was held in the very appropriate setting of the Shanghai Tower construction site.
Shanghai 2012: Important Meetings
Feb 2012, Shanghai
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Event
Report
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.
Riviera TwinStar Square Chosen as Featured Building
1 Feb-1 Jan 2012, Shanghai
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Featured Tall Building
This building has a fantastic balance and poise. The towers stand out for the new spatial dimension they give to the “emptiness” that lies between them.
The Tallest 20 in 2020: Entering the Era of the Megatall
8 Dec 2011, Chicago
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CTBUH Research
Within this decade we will likely witness not only the world’s first kilometer-tall building, but also the completion of a significant number of buildings over 600 meters.
Shanghai Tower Chosen as Featured Building
Nov 2011, Shanghai
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Featured Tall Building
As the third tower in the trio of supertall buildings at the heart of Shanghai’s new Lujiazui Finance and Trade Zone, Shanghai Tower embodies a new prototype for tall buildings.
SWFC Chosen as Featured Building
Oct 2011, Shanghai
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Featured Tall Building
The 492-meter Shanghai World Financial Center has become an icon of Shanghai and China, with its clear and elegant form and revolutionary structural design.
Path to the CTBUH 2012 Shanghai Congress: Beginnings…
Jul 2011, Shanghai
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Event
Report
CTBUH Leaders recently traveled to China to attend a CTBUH-Tongji University workshop, and begin the planning of the anticipated 9th World Congress Shanghai 2012.
CTBUH Releases Tallest Buildings Completed in 2010
Dec 2010
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CTBUH Journal Paper
In a year dominated by news coverage of the new “World’s Tallest Building” – Burj Khalifa, Dubai – one may be surprised to learn that, besides being the year in which a building first surpassed the…
Shanghai Expo and Meetings Report
May 2010, Shanghai
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Tour
Report
Executive Director Antony Wood visited China to attend and speak at the Shanghai Expo. While in China, the foundation was set for the CTBUH 9th World Congress.
CTBUH Releases Tallest Buildings Completed in 2009
Dec 2009
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CTBUH Journal Paper
Trump International Hotel & Tower named tallest building completed in 2009; Successful year for the American high-rise. Over half of all buildings 200m or taller completed in the past twelve months…
CTBUH Releases Tallest Buildings Completed in 2008
Dec 2008
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CTBUH Journal Paper
Against the backdrop of global economic crisis, 2008 witnessed the most successful year of skyscraper construction to date, with more skyscrapers constructed globally within a single year than ever…
CTBUH / Nakheel Asia Tour Report
19-29 Apr 2007, Shanghai
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Tour
Report
CTBUH collaborated with the Dubai-based developer Nakheel and architects Woods Bagot to facilitate a 5-nation tour of seminal tall buildings in south-east Asia.
CTBUH Releases Tallest Buildings Completed in 2006
Dec 2006
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CTBUH Journal Paper
Nina Tower 1 in Hong Kong, at 319 meters high, leads the list of the ten tallest buildings completed in 2006. The Sports City Tower/Aspire Tower (Doha, United Arab Emirates) at 300 meters, and Eureka…
CTBUH Plaques & Signboards Initiative Begun
Oct 2004, Chicago
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Event
Report
CTBUH believes public skyscraper signs are a powerful and lasting way to inform the world about the official recognition of the achievements and merits of new and existing tall buildings.
1988 Hong Kong/Shanghai Conference: Design and Development
22-29 Apr 1988, Hong Kong
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Conference
The Fourth International Conference in Hong Kong/Shanghai on Tall Buildings in 1988 on Design and Development of High-Rise Buildings.
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