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CTBUH UK Chapter Presents: End of Year Celebration & 2024 'New or Renew' Conference Launch

07 December 2023

The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat invites you to join them at the NLA London Centre on Thursday 7th December for a night full of festivities. Come and enjoy celebrating the end of 2023, and hear about exciting projects and initiatives in store for 2024. Spaces limited - RSVP by 27 November to secure your place!

CTBUH UK Chapter Presents: How Tall is Tall in Timber in the UK? Challenges, Current Trends, and Future Prospects

23 November 2023

Join cross industry experts as they delve into the potential for pushing the boundaries of sustainable timber buildings, draw insights from successful examples in other European markets and uncover the critical factors that impact the height limitations of timber buildings in the UK.

CTBUH UK Chapter Presents: Buildings by Boat 2023

14 September 2023

The CTBUH UK Chapter invite you to join them for an evening travelling down the River Thames to view and discuss the buildings of London.

CTBUH UK Presents: Carbon Gap - The disconnect from design to completion

05 September 2023

Join the CTBUH UK for an eye-opening discussion on the disconnection between design and procurement when it comes to carbon emissions.

CTBUH UK Chapter Presents: Regenerative Design - Is It possible?

22 February 2023

Join the CTBUH UK Chapter for an evening panel event on the hot topic of 'Regenrative Design.'

CTBUH UK FLC Presents: Newfoundland and One Park Drive Building Tour

30 November 2022

Please join the CTBUH UK Future Leaders Committee for the Canary Wharf leg of the building tours for 22/23 event calendar!

CTBUH UK Future Leaders Presents Reuse & Adaptability: Are We Doing Enough?

23 November 2022

Join the UK CTBUH Chapter and Future leaders committee for a panel session and debate on building reuse and adaptability.

CTBUH UK FLC Presents: 8 Bishopsgate Building Tour hosted by Lendlease

02 November 2022

Please join the CTBUH UK Future Leaders Committee for our first ‘live’ building tour of the 2022/2023 programme. Main Contractor, Lendlease will lead the tour of 8 Bishopsgate which will include a brief presentation on the scheme and opportunity to see inside the scheme in its final few months of construction.

Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) Roundtable

19 October 2022

The UK chapter of the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitats hosted a round table event to gain insights into the use of EPDs within the built environment. The event was an open discussion between various disciplines, including developers, designers, suppliers, and contractors who share common goals. Namely: to identify the obstacles we face., identify our successes, and outline future steps to make EDPs more widely used.

CTBUH 2022 Global Walking Tour: London

14 October 2022

Join Dominic Bettison, Director at Wilkinson Eyre Architects for London's Height and Heritage Walking Tour. The tour will look at how heritage issues have helped shape London’s unique skyline and high-rise architecture.

CTBUH 2022 Global Walking Tour: Manchester

14 October 2022

Please join us for Manchester, England’s first CTBUH annual walk, beginning with a presentation by architectural commentator, Phil Griffin. The walk will offer incredible insight into Manchester’s unique heritage as we visit several buildings of significant interest along the route.

CTBUH UK Future Leaders Presents Summer Networking: Buildings by Boat

22 September 2022

The CTBUH UK Chapter and Future Leaders invite you to join them for an evening travelling down the River Thames to view and discuss the buildings of London.

CTBUH 2021 Global Walking Tour: London

12 November 2021

Join Dominic Bettison, Director at Wilkinson Eyre Architects for a walking tour of London's iconic Canary Wharf financial district which will look back at the history as well as the future of the site and its relationship with the accompanying transport hub.

CTBUH 2021 International Conference

08–12 November 2021

The CTBUH 2021 International Conference is unlike any other, comprising CTBUH chapter events staged across multiple times zones around the world.

CTBUH UK Future Leaders Committee Presents: How Have We Adapted to Become Resilient During our Toughest Time?

17 June 2020

The CTBUH UK Chapter hosts a discussion on how different industries have adapted and what they have learned during current challenging times

Adapting Urban Density in the Age of Pandemics

06 May 2020

CTBUH hosts an online webinar panel of global experts discussing the future of urban density given the recent, unprecedented challenges of COVID-19.

CTBUH Scandinavia and UK Chapters Present: Scandinavia Invades London

28 January 2020

The CTBUH Scandinavia and UK Chapters join for a special event, featuring both local and international speakers including CTBUH Chairman Steve Watts.

2019 Global Walking Tour: 50 Forward | 50 Back

27 June–09 August 2019

Join the CTBUH Urban Habitat / Urban Design Committee for the sixth annual Global Walking Tour, following the theme 50 Forward | 50 Back. Join a walk in your city!

CTBUH 2019 Global Walking Tour: 50 Forward | 50 Back

27 June 2019

The CTBUH Urban Habitat / Urban Design Committee organized its sixth annual Global Walking Tours, which took place in 25 cities around the world.

Smart Cities / Smart Buildings Panel Discussion

31 January 2019

Join the CTBUH UK Chapter at RIBA London for a panel discussion on the impacts of new technologies on the future of the built environment.

CTBUH UK Hosts Panel Discussion: Smart Cities / Smart Buildings

31 January 2019

The CTBUH UK Chapter hosted a panel discussion, speculating on the future of our built environment by reflecting on the lessons learned over the past 50 years.

2019 Tall Building Predictions for the Year to Come

22 January 2019

Check out our monthly predictions based on our industry intelligence to see what trends and milestones will shape the industry in the year to come!

The Glass Supper 2018

06 December 2018

Glass Supper 2018 will discuss fast emerging smart glass systems and technologies in a number of presentations, including CTBUH Executive Director Antony Wood.

CTBUH Chief Executive Officer Conducts Speaking Tour of London

06 December 2018

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.

Environmental Factors & Public Spaces Around Tall Buildings

27 November 2018

Join the CTBUH UK Chapter to explore the influence of environmental factors in the design of public spaces around tall buildings.

CTBUH United Kingdom Hackathon

10 October 2018

Join the CTBUH UK Chapter for its next Hackathon, in which participants will address how to create a safe community for future occupants in London's residential tall buildings.

CTBUH UK Summer Party

31 August 2018

Please join the UK Chapter for its annual Summer Party, which will bring the UK tall building community together for an evening of food, drinks, and enthusiastic discussion.

2018 Global Walking Tour: Walking on Water Reports

02 August 2018

Join the Urban Habitat / Urban Design Committee for the 2018 Global Walking Tour. This year, tours will explore the role of the Tall Building in waterfronts and other natural settings.

2018 Global Walking Tour: Walking on Water

20 July–07 October 2018

Join the Urban Habitat / Urban Design Committee for the 2018 Global Walking Tour. This year, tours will explore the role of the Tall Building in waterfronts and other natural settings.

CTBUH UK Presents: Protecting or Prohibiting?

22 May 2018

Join the UK Chapter for an evening of presentations exploring how London's viewing corridors impact planners, developers, and architects shaping the vertical growth of the city.

CTBUH UK Hosts Discussion: Protecting or Prohibiting?

22 May 2018

The CTBUH UK Chapter held an event discussing the subject: “Are London’s Viewing Corridors Protecting or Prohibiting our City's Growth?"

CTBUH UK Presents: Exporting Tall

30 April 2018

Join CTBUH UK for a discussion on the technical, social, political and economic impacts of designing tall buildings abroad.

CTBUH UK Presents: Exporting Tall

30 April 2018

The UK Chapter recently held "Exporting Tall," a series of presentations highlighting the challenges and opportunities of designing tall buildings in countries outside the UK.

CTBUH United Kingdom Social: England v Italy

27 March 2018

Please join CTBUH UK for the England v. Italy game at Wembley Stadium. This is a great opportunity to network with tall building industry professionals and learn more about CTBUH.

CTBUH UK YPC to Host Tour of 22 Bishopsgate

23 February 2018

The CTBUH UK Young Professionals Committee will host a site tour of 22 Bishopsgate, including presentations from the project's architects, engineers, and constructors.

CTBUH UK Tours 22 Bishopsgate

23 February 2018

The CTBUH United Kingdom Chapter conducted an under-construction tour of 22 Bishopsgate, the tallest building under construction in the UK.

Join the CTBUH UK Chapter for Networking and Drinks

08 February 2018

Please join CTBUH UK for our first networking event of the year. This is a great opportunity to catch up with current chapter members and learn more about our upcoming events.

CTBUH United Kingdom Presents: Geometry of Tall Buildings

29 January 2018

Join CTBUH UK at the RIBA in London to investigate and speculate on the design and geometry of the tall buildings of the future.

CTBUH UK Chapter Hosts: Geometry of Tall Buildings

29 January 2018

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.

2018 Tall Building Predictions

17 January 2018

Check out all of our 2018 Tall Building Predictions, and dive into the full 2017 Tall Building Year in Review data report.

CTBUH United Kingdom Chapter to Host Year-End Networking Event

06 December 2017

Please join the CTBUH United Kingdom Chapter for a year-end networking event to celebrate the past year's successes.

CTBUH United Kingdom Chapter Celebrates with Year-End Event

06 December 2017

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

Future 40 Emerging Technology Hackathon

29 November 2017

Please join CTBUH United Kingdom and Hilson Moran for the third in a series of “Emerging Technology Hackathons."

Future Forty Emerging Technology Hackathon

29 November 2017

The Manchester Committee of the CTBUH United Kingdom Chapter held the event "Future Forty Emerging Technology Hackathon: Creating a Community in Tall Buildings."

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

31 October 2017

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.

Steve Watts to Become Next CTBUH Chairman

26 September 2017

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.

CTBUH UK: Manchester Urban Housing Debate

26 July 2017

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.

Creating Urban Homes for the Future

11 July 2017

Join CTBUH and Olsson Fire & Risk for a fascinating debate on creating viable housing for owner-occupiers in urban environments!

A Day in the Life of the Shard

26 June 2017

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.

Tall Timber: A Global Audit

26 June 2017

The CTBUH has produced its latest Tall Buildings in Numbers research study, entitled "Tall Timber: A Global Audit."

CTBUH UK Learns About "A Day in the Life of The Shard"

26 June 2017

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.

2017 Global Walking Tours: The Space Within Tall Buildings

21 June–07 July 2017

The CTBUH Urban Habitat / Urban Design Committee organized its fourth annual Global Walking Tours, which took place in 15 cities around the world.

CTBUH UH/UD 2017 Global Walking Tour

14 June–07 July 2017

The CTBUH Urban Habitat / Urban Design Committee will be holding another set of worldwide walking tours, this time focused on The Space Within.

CTBUH Releases Initial Statement on Grenfell House Fire in London

14 June 2017

CTBUH Fellow Simon Lay authored an official statement on behalf of the CTBUH regarding the devastating Grenfell House fire that occurred in London on June 14.

CTBUH UK with ZHA: Tall Towers as Catalyst for Social Interaction

08 May 2017

This evening lecture aims to create a platform for professionals and clients to present and discuss how the tower typology can induce new forms of interaction and communication.

CTBUH UK & ZHA: Tall Towers as Catalysts for Social Interaction

08 May 2017

Zaha Hadid Architects and CTBUH UK hosted an event in the ZHA gallery space, featuring presentations and a panel discussion on tall towers as catalysts for social intercation.

Top 12 Happenings of 2016, Month-by-Month

19 December 2016

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

04 October 2016

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 August 2016

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 August 2016

CTBUH has released a study that looks at the recent proliferation of twisting towers creating a new generation of iconic buildings throughout the world.

Tall Building Fire Safety Network Meeting & Seminar

22 June 2016

Tall Building Fire Safety Network Meeting & Seminar will be held in Excel and it will collectively advance the understanding of fire risk management in tall buildings.

Motorsport Technology Transferred to Tall Building Design

10 February 2016

Ex-Benetton Formula One Chief Designer and Founder of Symtek F1, Nick Wirth, will explain what designing racing cars has to do with designing tall buildings.

Motorsport Technology Transferred to the Design of Towers

10 February 2016

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

Second CTBUH Demolition Working Group Meeting

01 December 2015

Members of the CTBUH research team visited the head offices of Despe to learn about their successful demolition of Gallowgate Twins as part of the demolition working group.

Does London Need Tall Buildings?

07 October 2015

In the lead up to the CTBUH 2015 New York Conference the CTBUH UK Chapter is holding a panel discussion to debate the effect of tall buildings on London.

Does London Need Tall Buildings?

07 October 2015

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

Warm Weather Spaces Walking Tour

17 September 2015

Following the successful 7 Cities Winter Walking Tours the Urban Habitat Committee is planning its next set of global tours in over twice as many cities.

Warm Weather Spaces Walking Tours 2015

17 September 2015

The CTBUH Urban Habitat / Urban Design Committee organized guided walking tours of 16 cities around the globe, focusing on urban habitats around tall buildings.

Right to Light

10 September 2015

Whose light is it anyway? The event will discuss the new development opportunities and challenges for rights of light.

Rights of Light Breakfast Seminar

10 September 2015

CTBUH UK and legal firm Fieldfisher held a successful event entitled Rights of Light, which featured presentations covering the age-old topic of access to light in dense cities.

CTBUH Accredits Cardiff University Course

19 August 2015

A new course at Cardiff University focusing on the sustainable analysis and design of "mega-buildings" has been accredited by the CTBUH.

3rd International Tall Building Fire Safety Network Conference

08–10 July 2015

Join the 3rd International Tall Building Fire Safety Network Conference on discussions on fire safety, fire detection and alarm, fire escape and evacuation, security and more!

CTBUH United Kingdom Chapter Launches in London

17 June 2015

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.

BCO Members Tour IIT Campus

22 May 2015

As a supporting partner of this year’s British Council for Offices Conference, the CTBUH hosted more than 40 visitors from the BCO for an event on its home campus at IIT.

2015 Chicago BCO Conference

20–22 May 2015

The British Council for Offices will be hosting its annual conference in the city of Chicago. This will include CTBUH hosted tours of the Illinois Institute of Technology campus.

Tall Building Fire Safety Management Course, London

18–22 May 2015

The Tall Building Fire Safety Management Training Course is packed with useful tools and techniques for those tasked with management, delivered over 5 days.

CTBUH ’UH’PDATE February 2015

26 February 2015

The second issue of CTBUH 'UH'PDATE goes over the success of the 7 Cities Winter Walking Tours and welcoming 5 new committee members.

7 Cities Winter Spaces Walking Tours

29 January 2015

7 cities (Chicago, London, New York, Ottawa, Shanghai, Toronto and Vancouver) will feature winter spaces walking tours including exterior and interior spaces.

Seven Cities Winter Spaces Walking Tour

29 January 2015

The new CTBUH Urban Habitat / Urban Design Committee organized a highly successful Winter Spaces Walking Tour in seven cities around the world.

The Barbican Exhibition: Chamberlin, Powell & Bon Architects

24 September 2013

An exhibition of rare photographs taken by CP&B and watercolours by Powell. The first display in a series exploring the architecture and design of the Barbican.

The Lloyd's Building Technical Tour Report

13 June 2013

The Lloyd’s Building received strong opposition after its completion, and almost 30 years later, it still remains a very recognizable building in London.

One Canada Square + Canary Wharf Technical Tour Report

13 June 2013

A tour of Canary Wharf is an object lesson in the kind of place-making that can stem from the exploitation of an increasing rarity and developer’s delight: a 100-acre blank space in a major metropolitan area.

Heron Tower Technical Tour Report

13 June 2013

Heron Tower is a world-class office building at the heart of London’s financial district. Stretching 230 meters into the London skyline, the 46-story building is the tallest in the City of London.

Centre Point Technical Tour Report

13 June 2013

The historic Centre Point tower is an exceptional example of architecture completed in 1967. Originally built as a speculative office building, it now stands as a historically significant building.

Broadgate Tower Technical Tour Report

13 June 2013

The Broadgate Tower was the first tower building in the City designed specifically for the speculative market.

St. Paul’s Cathedral Technical Tour Report

13 June 2013

A fortunate few were able to fully embrace “Height and Heritage” in the tour of St Paul’s. This tour provided a unique look at the history and structure of St Paul’s.

Tower 42 Technical Tour Report

13 June 2013

The tallest building in the United Kingdom from 1980 until 1991 and the first major skyscraper in the City of London, Tower 42 encapsulates the theme of the conference: Height and Heritage.

Willis Building Technical Tour Report

13 June 2013

The tour of 51 Lime Street, known as the Willis Building, started with a trip straight to the top floor and was quick to impress the delegates with a first stop at the 23rd floor’s expansive balcony.

30 St. Mary Axe Technical Tour Report

13 June 2013

Since its completion in 2004, 30 St. Mary Axe has become a firm favorite, referred to by Londoners as “The Gherkin.” Incorporating multiple green features it set a new standard for high-rise design in London and beyond.

20 Fenchurch Technical Tour Report

13 June 2013

Set to complete in 2014, 20 Fenchurch Street is already a feature of the London skyline. The 38-story, 177-meter tower has been nicknamed “The Walkie Talkie” because of its distinctive shape.

The Leadenhall Building Technical Tour Report

13 June 2013

Developed by British Land and Oxford Properties, The Leadenhall Building is an exceptionally complex, 52-story engineering project undergoing construction in the heart of the City of London.

City of London Walking Tour Report with Peter Rees

13 June 2013

To truly gain an understanding of how to reconcile “Height and Heritage” one of the best options was to accompany the man whose job it is to do just exactly that. Peter Wynne Rees has been the chief planner for the City of London for 28 years.

Thames Boat Tour Report Hosted by Peter Rees

13 June 2013

The Thames Boat Tour started at Westminster Pier which lies below Westminster Palace and opposite County Hall and the London Eye.

2013 London Conference: Height & Heritage

11–13 June 2013

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.”

World Architecture News Interviews Conference Speakers

07 May 2013

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.

London Conference Steering Committee Meeting

20 March 2013

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.

Executive Director Visits University of Nottingham

12 December 2012

The University of Nottingham welcomed Executive Director Antony Wood to meet the students, view their latest work and to discuss the development of the Masters Course in Sustainable Tall Buildings.

London 2013 Steering Committee Meeting

04 December 2012

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.

The Tallest 20 in 2020: Entering the Era of the Megatall

08 December 2011

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.

CTBUH Accredits University of Nottingham 2011 Masters Course

19 July 2011

The University of Nottingham welcomed CTBUH Executive Director Antony Wood as part of the annual CTBUH accreditation of the Masters Course in Sustainable Tall Buildings.

London Report: Bucking a Western Trend?

17 July 2011

Executive Director Antony Wood visited the UK in July for the inaugural meeting of a future CTBUH UK Chapter and other endeavors.

University of Nottingham Visit

01 July 2011

The University of Nottingham, Department of Architecture and Built Environment, welcomed CTBUH Executive Director Antony Wood on Tuesday July 19th.

Shard London Bridge Visit

23 January 2011

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.

2006 London Conference: Talking Tall 2

25 September 2006

Tall buildings are seen as a solution to high demand for city center space, as a tool for urban regeneration and as crucial landmarks to boost the brand identities of towns and cities.

2001 London Conference: Technology, Livability, Productivitiy

09–12 December 2001

Conference held in London in 2001 on Technology, Livability and Productivity in buildings for the 21st century.

1974 Oxford Conference: Tall Buildings and people?

17–19 September 1974

The 1974 International Conference in Oxford, UK was held on "Tall Buildings and People?" from September 17th-19th.

CTBUH Releases Year in Review: Tall Trends of 2014

31 December 2014

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.

CTBUH Interviews Rem Koolhaas & David Gianotten from OMA

26 February 2014

On the occasion of receiving the Best Tall Building Worldwide award at the 12th Annual CTBUH Awards Symposium and Dinner for CCTV Headquarters, Beijing, Rem Koolhaas, founding partner, Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA), sat for an interview with Daniel Safarik, CTBUH Editor. Koolhaas was joined by David Gianotten, partner, OMA, who is intimately involved in the firm’s Asian projects.

CTBUH Releases Year in Review: Tall Trends of 2013

31 December 2013

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 the past decade.

CTBUH Publishes Case Study on The Leadenhall Building in London

12 June 2013

The Leadenhall Building leans back to make way for views to St. Paul’s Cathedral and other historic sites in a crowded section of the City of London, but it also springs forward with an innovative structure and a dynamic street presence.

Richard Pilkington of Oxford Properties Presents at London Conference

11 June 2013

The recent global economic turmoil that was experienced by all those involved in the design and construction industry has certainly left its mark on the world of the developer. London, which at that time was solidifying its role as one of the world’s top financial centers, was as shaken as the rest of the world. Now, having emerged from global crisis and, we hope, headed to full recovery, it is important for us to discuss what has changed. How has the development of the tall building been effected? What lessons, if any, can our industry draw from this crisis? This presentation, brought by one of Europe’s leading developers, examined these issues by discussing one of the city’s most important ongoing projects, The Leadenhall Building.

CTBUH Releases Study on the Past, Present and Future of the European Skyscraper

01 June 2013

There are currently 109 skyscrapers over 150 meters in Europe. This number is set to jump to 161 by the end of 2015, meaning that there are more than 50 projects in advanced stages of construction.

CTBUH Releases Analysis of Global Population and Tall Buildings

13 April 2011

Tall buildings are spreading across the globe at an ever-increasing rate. This study demonstrates the relationship between population and tall buildings across those countries and presents information on the average height and age of each country’s tallest buildings.