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CTBUH New York City Chapter Presents: 175 Park Avenue Redevelopment
08 December 2021
Developers RXR and TF Cornerstone and architect SOM will present the redevelopment of the Grand Hyatt site located adjacent to New York's Grand Central Station. This project excels in many ways including complex urban redevelopment, integration with transit, high-rise innovation, and fine grained human scaled urban habitat development.
CTBUH Seattle Chapter Presents: Climate Pledge Arena Tour
02 December 2021
Join the CTBUH Seattle Chapter for a site tour of the newly renovated Climate Pledge Arena, home of the Seattle Kraken NHL team and event arena with modern sustainability features. The event will be limited to the fist 40 registrants and will be followed by a happy hour generously hosted by Mortenson Construction, the contractor for the arena.
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.
2021 Tall + Urban Innovation Conference
18–20 May 2021
The annual CTBUH Tall + Urban Innovation Conference explores and celebrates the very best in innovative tall buildings, urban spaces, building technologies, and construction practices.
CTBUH Florida Chapter Presents: Timber on the Rise, from Paris to Miami
04 March 2021
The CTBUH Florida Chapter held a webinar that reviewed a case study on the Bruneseau Seine tower in Paris and the current state of research in wood construction in Miami.
CTBUH Philadelphia Chapter Presents: Building Tall & Going Deep in the San Francisco Bay Area
16 February 2021
The CTBUH Philadelphia Chapter hosts a virtual seminar on the challenges of building tall in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Is Suburban High-Rise Development in the USA Good Enough?
04 February 2021
Stephen Morales, Tom Bassett-Dilley, and Antony Wood discuss the current state of building development in Oak Park in a virtual webinar.
CTBUH Chicago FLC Presents: Wolf Point East
16 December 2020
The CTBUH Chicago Future Leaders Committee held a virtual presentation on Wolf Point East, the second tower in a series of three, situated on the historic Wolf Point site in Chicago.
CTBUH Philadelphia Chapter Presents: Public Common Space
04 November 2020
The CTBUH Philadelphia Chapter presents a virtual seminar on public common spaces and the impact of the institutions that govern it.
CAC Live: Reimagining the Skyscraper with Ole Scheeren
30 September 2020
Ole Scheeren will illuminate how Buro Ole Scheeren Group is helping re-imagine the form and function of skyscrapers around the world.
The CTBUH Chicago Chapter Presents: Design at its Finest: In the Neighborhoods First
25 August 2020
The CTBUH Chicago Chapter presents a virtual town panel discussion, where panelists will discuss inclusivity in design in the AEC industry.
The CTBUH Seattle Chapter Presents: The Future of Commuting in the Puget Sound Region
30 July 2020
The CTBUH Seattle Chapter convened a panel discussion investigating how individuals and companies will grapple with returning to work as Washington State moves into later phases of reopening.
CTBUH New York Chapter Presents: A Look at Greenpoint Landing Block D
28 July 2020
The CTBUH New York Chapter examines Greenpoint Landing Block D, an in-progress residential complex on Brooklyn's East River waterfront. Panelists discussed how the construction process on the project, which broke ground in November of 2019, adapted during COVID-19.
CTBUH Philadelphia Chapter Presents: Uber Sky Tower: The Future of Space
23 July 2020
What happens when we add vertical and three-dimensional travel to the speed of our urban experience? CTBUH Philadelphia conducts an in-depth look into the Uber Sky Tower.
2020 Fazlur Khan Distinguished Lecture Series
17 April 2020
Hosted by Lehigh University, the 2020 Fazlur Rahman Khan Distinguished Lecture Series concludes with a presentation on performance-based earthquake engineering.
CTBUH Florida Presents: A Virtual Panel on Resilience in South Florida
16 April 2020
CTBUH Florida hosts a virtual panel, which features experts addressing resilience in South Florida.
2020 Fazlur Khan Distinguished Lecture Series
28 February 2020
Honoring Dr. Khan's legacy of excellence in structural engineering and architecture, the annual Fazlur Rahman Khan Distinguished Lecture Series begins with its first installment.
CTBUH Chicago Presents: A Panel Discussion on Chicago Building Code Modernization
18 February 2020
The CTBUH Chicago Chapter held for a panel discussion focused on the latest Chicago Building Code Modernization as it relates to high-rise building design.
CTBUH New York Chapter Happy Hour
30 January 2020
The CTBUH New York Chapter kicks off 2020 with the first event of the year.
CTBUH Chicago FLC Office Tour Series: Gensler
23 January 2020
Join the CTBUH Chicago Future Leaders Committee for a tour of Gensler's downtown Chicago office space! The afternoon event will feature a short presentation on Gensler's current work.
Designing a More Livable City with Henning Larsen
04 December 2019
What can architects do to keep rapidly growing urban areas livable and create more sustainable cities? Hear from a partner how Henning Larsen is among those leading the charge.
CTBUH Chicago Chapter Presents: Revitalizing Urban Communities with Juan Gabriel Moreno
12 November 2019
How can reuse and revitalization projects play a role in supporting the growth of an urban community? The CTBUH Chicago Chapter addresses these questions in this presentation.
CTBUH Seattle Chapter Fall Workshop: 50 Forward / 50 Back
07 November 2019
The CTBUH Seattle Chapter hosts its annual fall workshop, discussing upcoming building code updates and urban planning for density.
CTBUH 2019 Chicago Congress
28 October–02 November 2019
On the 50th anniversary of the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat’s founding, the 10th World Congress returns to the Council’s home, and birthplace of the skyscraper: Chicago.
CTBUH NY Chapter Holds Demolition Seminar
25 September 2019
Over 50 attendees enjoyed a networking reception followed by engaging presentations and Q&A with panelists, discussing demolition strategies in New York City.
In Their Own Words: The Story of the John Hancock Building
12 September 2019
Members of the original architecture and engineering team behind Chicago’s John Hancock Center shared the story of the creation of one of the city’s best-known landmarks.
CTBUH Chicago Tours Willis Tower Renovations
28 August 2019
CTBUH Chicago led an illuminating tour of the wholesale renovation of the base of Willis Tower, the largest such construction project to take place since the building’s completion
CTBUH NY Chapter Hosts Future Leaders Summer Social
22 August 2019
The CTBUH New York Chapter hosted a social reception featuring an open bar and catered refreshments as a thank-you to members and friends for their participation this year.
Chicago Future Leaders to Tour Vista Tower (Sold Out)
08 August 2019
The CTBUH Chicago Future Leaders Committee will lead a tour of Vista Tower, which upon completion will be the tallest Chicago building designed by a woman.
CTBUH NY Hosts Seminar on Co-Living
25 July 2019
50 attendees convened to explore the benefits and challenges of co-living as a developing housing model, where residents share living spaces, resources, and interests.
Tour 110 North Wacker with CTBUH Chicago (Sold Out)
25 July 2019
Join the Chicago Chapter of the CTBUH in exploring the design and construction of 110 North Wacker, an under-construction 57-story office tower.
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.
CTBUH Florida Presents: Paramount Miami Worldcenter
29 May 2019
CTBUH Florida presents and in-depth look at the Paramount Miami Worldcenter, featuring talks from project architects, engineers, and contractors.
2+U Site Tour
14 May 2019
Join the Seattle Chapter of the CTBUH for a site tour of the unique 2+U office development, featuring a blend of completed and in-progress spaces throughout the tower.
CTBUH 50th Anniversary: Moments in History #4
02 May 2019
CTBUH Moment in History #4 discusses the controversial claim by the Petronas Towers for the title of “World’s Tallest Building” over the record holder at the time, Willis Tower.
CTBUH New York Presents: What Lies Beneath
01 May 2019
Seventy attendees gathered for the CTBUH New York Chapter‘s seminar on seismic design, hosted at Langan’s New York office.
CTBUH NYC Chapter Volunteers with Pratt Architecture Students
01 May 2019
CTBUH New York visited Pratt architecture students for their year-end presentations, where students shared their research, findings and models about urban design issues.
CTBUH Seattle Hosts: Partnerships & Creating Forward Progress
22 April 2019
CTBUH Seattle hosted its first installment in a series of forums that explore the city's progress over the past 50 years of growth, and prospects for future development.
Digital Master Planning for the Built Environment
07 March 2019
Join the Chicago Chapter of the CTBUH for an event that will explore digital enablement of the built environment, featuring an interactive Q&A session and networking reception.
CTBUH New York Hosts Seminar: Linking Style with Function
28 February 2019
CTBUH New York Chapter hosted a presentation on LaGuardia Airport's new Terminal B, joined by speakers from the project's design teams.
CTBUH Hosts First Lead-Up Event: “Leaning Out" with Les Robertson
21 February 2019
The first of four “lead-up” events to the CTBUH 10th World Congress took place at the Chicago Architecture Center, with more than 100 people in attendance.
CTBUH World Congress 2019 Steering Committee Holds Second Meeting
21 February 2019
The Steering Committee for the 2019 CTBUH 10th World Congress convened for its second session at the Chicago Architecture Center, discussing updates and changes to programming.
CTBUH New York Chapter Happy Hour
31 January 2019
CTBUH New York kicks off the year with a happy hour for networking and connecting with other members and colleagues.
CTBUH 10th World Congress High Number of Abstracts Received
31 January 2019
The CTBIUH 10th World Congress abstract submission portal is now closed with a high number of abstracts received for the tall building event of the year.
CTBUH Philadelphia Chapter Presents: The Camden Waterfront
29 January 2019
Join the CTBUH Philadelphia Chapter for a presentation and tour of the Camden Waterfront and the new American Water corporate headquarters.
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!
Abstracts Due 30 January for CTBUH 10th World Congress
21 January 2019
The deadline to submit a proposal is 30 January. Competition will be high, so be sure to submit your abstract today to be considered for a speaking role.
CTBUH Staff Reaches New Heights at Chicago's Vista Tower
14 December 2018
To bring a successful year to a close, CTBUH staff enjoyed an extensive tour of the under-construction Vista Tower, a residential and hotel development in Chicago's Lakeshore East.
CTBUH New York Holiday Party
05 December 2018
The CTBUH New York Chatper kicked off the holiday season with a fun, spirited party and celebration of a successful year.
10th World Congress Inaugural Steering Committee Meeting
27 November 2018
Plans for the 2019 CTBUH 10th World Congress are now well underway, beginning with an initial meeting of the Steering Committee at the Chicago Architecture Center.
CTBUH New York Chapter Hosts Discussion on Health Care Design
14 November 2018
The CTBUH New York Future Leaders Committee hosted a discussion on strategies for healthcare resiliency, featuring architects, engineers, project managers and owners.
CTBUH New York: Overcoming Obstacles to Affordable Housing
18 October 2018
The CTBUH New York Future Leaders Committee hosted a panel discussion on "Obstacles to Affordable Housing" at the NYC Office of Grimshaw Architects.
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Facades+ Miami
04 October 2018
The Facades+ conference series is a robust dialogue encompassing all things building skin—bridging the profession with the industry, academia, operations, and ownership.
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Facades+ Chicago Conference
21 September 2018
Join Facades+'s Chicago conference for a robust dialogue encompassing all things building skin—bridging the profession, industry, academia, operations, and ownership.
Debate: Were Engineers Better In 1818 Or 2018?
21 September 2018
On September 21, 2018 at Arup’s NYC office, the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) partnered with co-sponsors CTBUH to host a friendly, spirited debate.
CTBUH New York Chapter Hosts: Data-Smart Cities
20 September 2018
The CTBUH New York Chapter hosted a panel discussion on smart cities, the key systems that harvest data for planners, designers, policy makers and the general public.
CTBUH Contributes to New Skyscraper Exhibit in Chicago
31 August 2018
The Chicago Architecture Center celebrated its grand opening, the centerpiece of which is a skyscraper exhibit featuring numerous CTBUH contributions.
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.
Talking Tall: Engineering a Better Future
27 July 2018
In the 2018 CTBUH Journal Issue III, Aine Brazil, Vice Chairman, Thornton Tomasetti, talks about her career highlights in high-rises and the support for more women in engineering.
CTBUH Atlanta Hosts Tall Timber Panel Event
26 July 2018
CTBUH Atlanta recently held an evening of panel presentations that addressed some of the challenges and opportunities associated with designing mass timber structures.
CTBUH New York Chapter Hosts: Exporting Design
26 July 2018
The CTBUH New York Chapter held an event focusing on how technology enables collaboration on international projects. Speakers used case studies to highlight innovative solutions.
CTBUH New York Tours ARO
20 June 2018
CTBUH New York attended a tour of the ARO building, known for its avant-garde approach to maximizing space and providing direct outdoor access for its residents.
2018 Middle East Conference Initial Keynote Speakers Announced
12 June 2018
The three initial keynote speakers are just the first of twelve that will bring their unique perspective and expertise to the 2018 Middle East Conference.
CTBUH Seattle Tours Kiara
31 May 2018
The CTBUH Seattle Chapter recently toured Kiara, previously known as 970 Denny Way, a mixed-use, high-rise development in Seattle.
CTBUH Ohio: Megalopolis 2050
11 April 2018
CTBUH Ohio participated in a panel discussion about growth and density in Columbus, a city poised to expand by 500,000 by 2050.
CTBUH Board of Trustees Travels to Hawaii
22–24 March 2018
The CTBUH Trustees from Chicago, New York, London, Mumbai, and Hong Kong gathered to attend the main annual Trustees meeting.
CTBUH Seattle Hosts Tour of West Edge Tower
22 February 2018
CTBUH Seattle hosted a site tour of West Edge Tower in downtown Seattle on Thursday, 22 February, featuring a blend of completed and in-progress spaces throughout the tower.
CTBUH New York Chapter Plans for 2018
08 February 2018
The New York Chapter steering committee met to get acquainted with new members, reflect on 2017 initiatives, and plan for 2018.
IIT Students Tour at SCB and Lurie Children's Hospital
07 February 2018
As part of the CTBUH-IIT Academic Courses, a group of IIT architecture students visited the SCB Chicago Office on February 7.
Fourth Building Tall Lecture Series: Greening Tall
01 February 2018
The Chicago Architecture Foundation (CAF) and CTBUH hosted a panel discussion on the movement to incorporate green features into tall buildings.
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.
Cyclone-Glazing and Façade Resilience for the Asia-Pacific Region
15 January 2018
CTBUH has launched the second phase of the "Cyclone-Glazing and Façade Resilience for the Asia-Pacific Region" research project, kindly sponsored by Trosifol.
Tall Buildings: 2017 Year in Review
13 December 2017
The CTBUH is pleased to release the interactive web portal for the 2017 Tall Building Year in Review data study.
CTBUH Founder, Dr. Lynn Beedle, at 100
07 December 2017
The founder of the CTBUH, Dr. Lynn Beedle, a professor and eventually director of the Fritz Engineering Laboratory at Lehigh University, would have been 100 years old on December 7.
“Living Tall” Asks: “What Will Make Tall Buildings More Livable?"
16 November 2017
The third installment of the CTBUH / Chicago Architecture Foundation’s (CAF) joint skyscraper lecture series brought together a diverse group of tall building experts.
CTBUH New York Chapter Event Focuses on Modular Construction
16 November 2017
The CTBUH New York Chapter held an event focused on modular construction, which was hosted by FullStack Modular at its factory in Brooklyn.
CTBUH Façade Fire Performance Workshop at University of Sydney
29 October 2017
One day before the CTBUH 2017 Australia Conference, delegates convened at the University of Sydney facilities in Darlington for the Fire Performance of Façades workshop.
CTBUH Seattle Fall Forum
10 October 2017
CTBUH Seattle held its 2017 Fall Forum, kindly hosted by CallisonRTKL, on the topic of Building Resiliency & Design Optimization.
55 Hudson Yards: Transforming Challenges into Opportunities
28 September 2017
The CTBUH New York Chapter kicked off its Fall networking series with an insightful evening spent examining the current progress of a historic development, Hudson Yards.
Vertical Transportation: Ascent & Acceleration
12 September 2017
CTBUH partnered with Guinness World Records to identify the commercial building with the fastest elevator speeds and longest vertical runs.
CTBUH New York Hosts Summer Social
31 August 2017
The CTBUH New York Young Professionals Committee (YPC) hosted a sold-out Summer Social, this year hosted by BuroHappold Engineering.
CTBUH Seattle YPC & Katerra Presentation: Cross-Laminated Timber
30 August 2017
CTBUH's Seattle Young Professionals Committee (YPC) hosted a Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) 101 presentation series at Katerra's Seattle offices.
Master's Thesis Challenge
28 August 2017
CTBUH is launching a new academic initiative, empowering Master's-level architecture students to research new possibilities in rope-less elevator technology.
CTBUH Florida Hosts Construction Tour of One Thousand Museum
29 June 2017
CTBUH Florida organized a site visit and series of presentations on the under-construction One Thousand Museum building in Downtown Miami.
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 Seattle Hosts a Tall Timber Seminar
22 June 2017
The CTBUH Seattle YPC heard from industry experts at a tall timber presentation, followed then by a networking event.
CTBUH New York Hosts Tall Timber Event
22 June 2017
CTBUH New York held a presentation and panel discussion on the character and behavior of tall timber buildings, as well as the future opportunities with timber in New York and beyond.
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.
Massachusetts Construction Industry Suicide Prevention Summit
20 June 2017
The purpose of this summit will be to discuss strategies for preventing the tragedy of suicide among workers in the construction and related industries.
CTBUH Joins Chicago Seminar on Mass Timber Buildings
08 June 2017
CTBUH joined a CCHRB seminar on "The Heavy Timber High Rise: Building Tall with Wood in the 21st Century," focused on new applications of wood as a structural material.
CTBUH NYC Organizes One Vanderbilt Site Tour
06 June 2017
CTBUH New York hosted a series of presentations and a tour at the construction site of One Vanderbilt, which will rise to 427 meters when completed in 2021.
Council HQ Welcomes Family of Lynn S. Beedle
25 May 2017
CTBUH headquarters was proud to welcome the family of Council founder Lynn S. Beedle to their Monroe Building offices on Thursday, May 25.
Seattle YPC: Optimism Brewery Tour & Happy Hour
24 May 2017
The CTBUH YPC of Seattle met to tour the Olson Kundig-designed Optimism Brewery building, formally an abandoned warehouse in the city’s Capitol Hill neighborhood.
Partnered Event Explores High-Performance Skyscraper Design
24 May 2017
CTBUH, ComEd, and Seventhwave partnered to host a breakfast seminar focused on high-performance building envelope design with the goal of identifying opportunities for energy savings.
Second CAF-CTBUH Event Examines Tall Building Safety
18 May 2017
The CTBUH, in conjunction with the Chicago Architecture Foundation (CAF), held the second of the four-part “Building Tall” lecture series, this time focused on "Securing Tall."
CTBUH Leads AIA Orlando Panel Discussion on Urban Sustainability
28 April 2017
The CTBUH had a significant presence at this year's AIA Conference in Orlando, convening a panel discussion investigating the sustainability of urban and suburban living patterns.
CTBUH Florida: Tall Building Damping Technologies
25 April 2017
CTBUH Florida held a presentation on Tall Building Damping Technologies at the School of Architecture, University of Miami.
Peter A. Weismantle: Architectural Technical Design Of Supertalls
21 April 2017
Part of the Spring 2017 Khan Distinguished Lecture Series, Weismantle will discuss approaches taken in investigating the special nature of supertall structures.
CTBUH Seattle Debates HALA’s Impact on Downtown Development
18 April 2017
The annual CTBUH Seattle Spring Forum featured a panel discussion examining and interpreting the impact of Seattle’s "HALA" on future downtown development.
CTBUH Executive Director Honored as ENR Newsmaker in New York
13–14 April 2017
CTBUH Executive Director Antony Wood was recognized by ENR as one of the "Top 25 Newsmakers of 2016," attending an event in New York to receive his honor.
CTBUH Seattle YPC Holds Inaugural Meeting
10 April 2017
The CTBUH Seattle Young Professionals Committee (YPC) held their first board meeting at the office of Magnusson Klemencic Associates.
Lawrence G. Griffis: Design And Construction Of Cowboys Stadium
31 March 2017
Part of the Spring 2017 Khan Distinguished Lecture Series, Griffis will present design and construction details as seen from the perspective of the structural engineer.
International Mass Timber Conference
28–30 March 2017
Attend the three day educational conference and expo where opportunities and obstacles concerning mass timber building construction around the world will be explored.
CTBUH Seattle Tours Tower 12
23 March 2017
CTBUH Seattle's Young Professionals Committee (YPC) organized a tour of Tower 12, a 35-story, 386 foot tall residential tower in downtown Seattle.
First CAF-CTBUH Lecture Series Draws Crowd, Rave Reviews
16 March 2017
The CTBUH, in conjunction with the Chicago Architecture Foundation (CAF), held the first of the four-part “Building Tall” lecture series at the CAF lecture hall.
CTBUH Celebrates New Office Launch in Chicago
23 February 2017
The CTBUH enjoyed a lively evening with friends and members in a celebration of its new office located downtown.
Eugen Brühwiler: Getting More Out Of Existing Bridges
17 February 2017
Part of the Spring 2017 Khan Distinguished Lecture Series, Brühwiler will examine structural engineering methods and technologies to improve the performance of existing structures.
CTBUH NYC YPC Hosts "Cornell Tech The House & Passive House"
16 February 2017
CTBUH New York Chapter, in association with the New York YPC and Handel Architects, hosted a building presentation titled “Cornell Tech: The House & Passive House.”
CTBUH Research Kick-off Meeting
27 January 2017
The kick-off meeting for the CTBUH research project, “Cyclone-Glazing and Façade Resilience for the Asia-Pacific Region,” was held in Miami.
NYC YPC Continues Future of Construction Series
19 January 2017
CTBUH New York Chapter, with the YPC and Akdo, hosted the second part in the Future of Construction lecture series, titled “Moving Parts: Modular Architecture in a Flat World.”
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.
NYC YPC Winter Holiday Party
16 December 2016
The New York Young Professionals Committee (YPC) hosted their Winter Holiday Party at the Milliken Carpet showroom, with games and activities and lots of good cheer.
Zoning At New Heights: Supertalls and the Accidental Skyline
08 December 2016
Join in a conversation discussing if zoning regulations created to tame towers during the rise of the skyscraper in the early 20th century have kept pace with today's evolving skyline.
CTBUH Florida Chapter Event: Holiday Social
07 December 2016
To kick off the holiday season, the CTBUH Florida Chapter hosted a Holiday Social at a local Miami venue. The meet and greet session included a photo contest and tall building trivia.
“Sustainable Vertical Urbanism: Towards 2050” Studio Final Review
02 December 2016
After a semester of intense work assisted by the CTBUH and supported by Gensler, IIT architecture students presented their design research studio final projects in Crown Hall.
Seattle YPC Tours Troy Block
01 December 2016
The Seattle Chapter of the Young Professionals Committee hosted a site tour of Troy Block, providing significant insight into the relationship of the historical and new.
Pratt 5th Year Highrise Design Studio – Midterm Critique
08 November 2016
NYC Young Professional Committee members volunteered as panelists for Pratt Institute's year-end review, after working with the students throughout the semester.
CTBUH Seattle Fall Forum
08 November 2016
CTBUH Seattle organized and held their annual Fall Forum, this year on “Digital Technology in the Built Environment.”
Debating Tall: Regional Governments for Megacities?
16 October 2016
In the CTBUH Journal 2016 Issue IV, two experts debate on what type of government body should be in charge of the issues that growing megacities face.
CTBUH-IIT Design Research Studio Student 2016 Conference Tour
15–22 October 2016
Students from the 2016–2017 CTBUH-IIT design research studio attended the 2016 CTBUH International Conference and toured Shenzhen & Hong Kong.
Trees in the Sky: Challenges of a Forest City
05 October 2016
Sponsored by the Italian Trade Agency and held at AIA Chicago, hear architect Stefano Boeri explain the Bosco Verticale, announced as the 2015 Best Tall Building Worldwide by the CTBUH.
CTBUH Florida: Construction Tour of Brickell City Centre
30 August 2016
The CTBUH Florida Chapter hosted a construction tour of Brickell City Centre, a billion-dollar shopping and mixed-use project that spans five blocks in downtown Miami.
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.
NYC YPC Summer Social
11 August 2016
The Young Professionals Committee held their Summer Social event, hosted by FXFOWLE Architects in Manhattan, and met some of the people behind the 3 Hudson Boulevard development.
CTBUH Hosts ACSA/AISC Steel Student Design Competition Jurors
29 July 2016
The CTBUH was pleased to host the esteemed jurors for the 2015–2016 ACSA/AISC Steel Student Design Competition as they deliberated winners for the annual program.
CTBUH Names Tall Building Award Winners and Finalists
22 June 2016
CTBUH is proud to announce the winners and finalists for the CTBUH 2016 Tall Building Awards, chosen from a pool of 132 submissions vying for recognition.
Future of Construction: Manufacturing Buildings
09 June 2016
The CTBUH New York Chapter in collaboration with the CTBUH Young Professionals Committee held the first of its lecture series, “Future of Construction.”
Wright Plus Architectural Housewalk
21 May 2016
The Frank Lloyd Wright Trust presents Wright Plus, its internationally renowned annual architectural housewalk.
CTBUH Hosts China Government Delegation
20 May 2016
CTBUH was honored to host a delegation of government officials from the Shanghai Huangpu District People’s Government.
YPC Education Committee Meeting
05 May 2016
NYC Young Professional Committee members volunteer as panelists for Pratt Institute's year-end review, after working with the students throughout the semester.
Aspect: Ratios
03 May 2016
The CTBUH NYC Young Professionals Committee welcomed over 150 design professionals for ASPECT:RATIOS, a seminar focusing on female perspectives in architecture.
CTBUH Seattle Hosts Spring Forum
14 April 2016
The CTBUH Seattle Chapter Spring Forum was hosted by CallisonRTKL and featured a panel discussion that examined opportunities to "Transform Downtown Seattle for Kids."
CTBUH NYC YPC: Spring Social at BIG
07 April 2016
CTBUH New York Young Professional Committee held their annual Spring Social event at Bjarke Ingels Group's New York Office on April 7, 2016.
SAH 2016 Annual International Conference
06–10 April 2016
The SAH 2016 Annual International Conference will engage participants from around the world to discuss new ways to see the broad range of the region's architecture and urbanism.
YPC: 2015 Achievements and Event Success
16 March 2016
CTBUH YPC held their first meeting of 2016 on March 16 at the offices of SOM to discuss the success of the past events and plans for future initiatives.
Educational Outreach Program
12 February 2016
CTBUH YPC kicked off their educational outreach initiative with a mentorship program at Pratt Institute, to teach students how to unlock synergistic potential in their designs.
CTBUH 2015 Papers and Presentations Now Available for Free Online
21 January 2016
All technical papers and PowerPoint presentations from the CTBUH 2015 New York Conference are now available to view and download for free.
The Future of New York's Skyline
20 January 2016
The biggest names impacting New York’s skyline come together to discuss the projects that now epitomize the city, the ever-evolving real estate market and what’s next for New York.
2015–2016 Design Research Studio Final Reviews
15 January 2016
Tongji students in the collaborative design studio, “Network Reshaping Downtown: Transit-Oriented Mega-Development,”presented their final designs.
CTBUH Announces 100 Supertalls Completed Worldwide
13 January 2016
There are now officially 100 supertall (300-plus-meter) skyscrapers in the world following the completion of 432 Park Avenue in New York City.
Performance and Behavior of Tall Buildings for Wind Loads
13 January 2016
CTBUH YPC hosted an event on wind engineering and understanding its effects on tall buildings as well as to provide insight into the engineering efforts in design of shorter buildings.
Monroe Building Tour
18 December 2015
As part of their annual holiday celebrations, the CTBUH staff was given a guided tour of the Monroe Building, an iconic turn-of-the-century high-rise along Michigan Avenue.
Insights and Innovations - The First 3D Printed Office Building
16 December 2015
CTBUH Chicago held a presentation that introduced current research and advances in the field of 3D printed building design.
Decoding NYC High Rise Building Codes
15 December 2015
CTBUH YPC organized a presentation and panel discussion for Decoding NYC High Rise Building Codes to discuss some of the major enhancements to the 2014 NYC Codes
Computational Design Technology
19 November 2015
CTBUH YPC hosted a presentation and panel discussion focused on the current computational technology tools used today in architecture and how collaboration is enhanced in the profession
Tall Tales: Lessons Learned from Industry Leaders
16 November 2015
CTBUH Atlanta held an event that offered perspectives on tall building issues relating to real estate design and development, wind engineering, and vertical transportation.
2015–2016 Design Research Studio Kicked Off in Miami
16–21 November 2015
“Network Reshaping Downtown,” a collaborative design studio undertaken by Tongji University with support from CTBUH, kicked off with a visit to Miami.
Chicago Regional Tour
29–30 October 2015
CTBUH 2015 delegates toured Chicago and its architectural marvels. From recently constructed skyscrapers to the modern marvel of Willis Tower, which held the tallest title for 25 years.
Los Angeles Regional Tour
29–30 October 2015
CTBUH 2015 delegates toured Los Angeles buildings of many renown architects including Frank Lloyd Wright, Frank Gehry, Renzo Piano, Richard Meier, and Rudolph Schindler.
Miami Regional Tour
29–30 October 2015
CTBUH 2015 delegates toured Miami, a city of urban complexities and cultural amenities that defy the old stereotypes.
San Francisco Regional Tour
29–30 October 2015
CTBUH 2015 delegates toured San Francisco and its architectural marvels, from new construction to old historic buildings.
Seattle Regional Tour
29–30 October 2015
CTBUH 2015 delegates toured Seattle, gateway to Asia and icon of the Pacific Northwest, where they witnessed a showcase of tall building and technological innovation.
30 Park Place Construction Tour
28 October 2015
CTBUH 2015 delegates toured 30 Park Place which will house the Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Downtown New York.
432 Park Avenue Residential / Construction Tour
28 October 2015
CTBUH 2015 delegates toured 432 Park Avenue which will be the future tallest all-residential building in the World.
461 Dean Street Factory Tour
28 October 2015
CTBUH 2015 delegates toured 461 Dean Street Factory which will be the World's tallest modular building containing 930 modules made up of 225 designs.
50 West Construction Tour
28 October 2015
CTBUH 2015 delegates toured around the construction site of 50 West. The tower is unique for its rounded corners and high-quality glazing, which provide a futurist aesthetic.
56 Leonard Street Construction Tour
28 October 2015
CTBUH 2015 delegates toured around the construction of 56 Leonard Street, which is set to be one of the top luxury residential towers in downtown Manhattan.
World Trade Center: 3, 4 and 7 Building and Construction Tours
28 October 2015
CTBUH 2015 delegates toured the World Trade Center: 3, 4 and 7, all of which are in the middle of construction.
400 Park Avenue South Residential Tour
28 October 2015
Delegates from the CTBUH 2015 New York International Conference visited the 400 Park Avenue South building, which was completed in 2015.
7 Bryant Park Office Building Tour
28 October 2015
CTBUH 2015 delegates toured 7 Bryant Park Office Building which sits on a block-long site fronting on the Avenue of the Americas between 39th and 40th streets.
Brookfield Place Building Tour
28 October 2015
CTBUH 2015 delegates toured around Brookfield Place Building, originally the World Financial Center. The building has been the home of many American corporations.
Eight Spruce Street Residential Tour
28 October 2015
CTBUH 2015 delegates toured Eight Spruce Street which was the tallest all-residential building in North America at the time of completion.
Eleven Times Square Office Building Tour
28 October 2015
CTBUH 2015 delegates toured Eleven Times Square Office Building which was the last building to be developed as part of the 42nd Street Development
World Trade Center: One WTC Office Building Tour
28 October 2015
CTBUH 2015 delegates toured One World Trade Center Office Building which is the current tallest building in the Americas.
Empire State Building Environmental Retrofit Tour
28 October 2015
CTBUH 2015 delegates toured the Empire State Building as the most iconic skyscraper and its retrofit into the today's environment-aware society.
Rockefeller Center Historical Building and Urban Habitat Tour
28 October 2015
CTBUH 2015 delegates toured the Rockefeller Center which the tour predominantly focused on discovering what happens “backstage” at one of the most famous tall building complexes.
United Nations Secretariat Building Renovation Tour
28 October 2015
CTBUH 2015 delegates toured the United Nations Secretariat Building which the tour guided the group of visitors through some of the most exclusive and famous parts of the building.
Woolworth Building Renovation Tour
28 October 2015
CTBUH 2015 delegates toured Woolworth Building which was the tallest building in the world at its completion in 1913.
Brooklyn Urban and Construction Tour
28 October 2015
CTBUH 2015 delegates toured City Point Complex, Barclays Center, and 461 Dean Street which have impacted the cityscape of Brooklyn.
High Line Urban Tour
28 October 2015
CTBUH 2015 delegates toured High Line, which have significantly changed the urban landscape of New York City, from its history to its near-future.
Hudson Yards Building Tour
28 October 2015
CTBUH 2015 delegates toured the Hudson Yards develoment which is the largest private real estate development in the history of the United States.
Jersey City Urban Tour & Reception
28 October 2015
CTBUH 2015 delegates toured Jersey City which will has been transformed from a post-industrial backwater to a mini-Manhattan across the Hudson.
Vertical Campus Urban Tour – Fiterman Hall
28 October 2015
CTBUH 2015 delegates toured the Miles and Shirley Fiterman Hall which is the southernmost piece of the Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) campus in lower Manhattan.
Vertical Campus Urban Tour – Fordham University
28 October 2015
CTBUH 2015 delegates toured Fordham University's law school and residence hall which houses the law school in the first 10 floors and a residence hall in the top 12 floors.
World Trade Center: Infrastructure / Underground Tour
28 October 2015
CTBUH 2015 delegates toured the infrastructure and underground of the World Trade Center complex which will house a variety of civic programs.
World Trade Center: Urban Domain Tour
28 October 2015
CTBUH 2015 delegates toured 30 Park Place which will house the Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Downtown New York.
4 Times Square + Bank of America Tower Sustainable Tech Tour
28 October 2015
CTBUH 2015 delegates toured 4 Times Square and Bank of America Tower which are a fantastic look at two generations of towers that focus on sustainability and quality of environment.
Closing Networking Reception
27 October 2015
The Hudson Yards Networking Reception took place on Tuesday evening in the incredible Time Warner Center, offering great views of Columbus Circle at the corner of Central Park.
CTBUH 2015 New York Conference
26–30 October 2015
After a post-recession hiatus in tall building construction in many countries lasting several years, numerous cities are again resurgent.
Networking Reception at Empire State Building
26 October 2015
The reception provided attendees an opportunity to meet and network with their fellow delegates in the incredible setting of the 80th Floor of the historic Empire State Building.
Opening VIP Reception
25 October 2015
This special reception held on the eve of the Conference gave VIPs a unique opportunity to mingle in the fantastic setting of the new One World Trade Center.
CAF: Open House Chicago
17–18 October 2015
Explore over 150 Chicago's hidden gems and architectural treasures of Chicago’s diverse neighborhoods - all for free.
432 Park Avenue: Design and Engineering
15 October 2015
Presentations of the architectural and engineering design of 432 Park Avenue, the tallest residential building in the Western Hemisphere.
What Makes Tall, Tall
29 September 2015
CTBUH Atlanta recently hosted an event focusing on the design and construction criteria unique to tall buildings, asking what makes tall, tall?
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.
Wolf Point West Tower Tour
27 August 2015
CTBUH Chicago hosted a tour of Wolf Point West Tower, a new building currently under construction along the Chicago River.
Skin NY
27 August 2015
CTBUH New York, in association with the New York Young Professionals Committee hosted an event entitled Skin:NY that focused on high-rise façade design and construction
The Current State of Slender Buildings in NYC
30 July 2015
SHoP Architects welcomed a group of architects and engineers for a lively discussion and exchange of ideas about slender buildings.
Thomas Wysockey Civil Engineering Scholarship Fundraising Dinner
16 July 2015
The Thomas Wysockey Civil Engineering Scholarship Fund is holding their second annual fundraising dinner, featuring guest speaker Joseph G. Burns of Thornton Tomasetti.
VIA 57 West: Challenging Building Form and Urban Development
09 July 2015
At the Bank of America Tower in New York City, more than 200 professionals attended “VIA 57 West: Challenging Building Form and Urban Development in Manhattan.”
Young Professionals Committee Holds Social Event at RAMSA
23 June 2015
The YPC held an event at the RAMSA office in New York City, where attendees had an opportunity to network, and learn more the exciting projects RAMSA is developing.
CCHRB Spring Seminar: “People Movement in High Rise Buildings"
11 June 2015
Join CCHRB for a Spring Seminar on “People Movement in High Rise Buildings.” This will be a half-day discussion on the modern elevator and the latest technologies in vertical transit.
YPC New York June 2015 Meeting
11 June 2015
The YPC New York held a meeting in the offices of Rafael Vinoly Architects to discuss upcoming events and other items.
Tall Building Fire Safety Management Course, Chicago
08–12 June 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.
5th International Congress on Construction History
03–07 June 2015
The Construction History Society of America will be hosting the 5th International Congress on Construction History at the Palmer House Hilton Hotel in Chicago.
CTBUH Chicago Tour the Ability Institute of RIC
28 May 2015
CTBUH Chicago hosted a tour of Gensler's Ability Institute of RIC which is currently under construction and set to become the sixth-tallest hospital in the world.
EMI Lead Chicago Tall-Building Study Trip
25–29 May 2015
A group of 20 Belgian real estate professionals traveled to Chicago from May 25-29 to visit several tall buildings, and related developments as part of a CTBUH Belgium study trip.
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.
First Meeting for CTBUH Damping Technologies Research
19 May 2015
More than 40 industry and academic experts convened at CTBUH Chicago to mark the launch of the Bouygues Construction-funded damping initiative.
YPC New York May 2015 Meeting
13 May 2015
The Young Professionals Committee New York met to discuss upcoming events, educational programs, and the mission of the group.
Sky High and The Logic of Luxury
12 May 2015
CTBUH Canada held its most recent event at the University of Toronto Faculty Club, featuring a presentation by Carol Willis entitled “Sky High and the Logic of Luxury.”
Fazlur Khan Lecture Series 2015: Peter Marti
17 April 2015
The 2015 Fazlur R. Khan Distinguished Lecture Series, in the last of three, Peter Marti of ETH Zurich will present on "Science and Art of Structural Engineering."
Facades+ New York City
16–17 April 2015
CTBUH Executive Director Antony Wood recently visited New York City to participate in the Facades+ conference hosted by The Architect’s Newspaper.
YPC New York Presents Pioneering Megatall: Ping An Finance Center
15 April 2015
The inaugural CTBUH New York City Chapter event, held at the offices of Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates, showcased the rising Ping An Finance Center.
CTBUH Atlanta Hosts Vertical Communities Panel Discussion
31 March 2015
CTBUH Atlanta hosted its inaugural event, a lively roundtable discussion featuring a cross-section of leaders in Atlanta’s development community
Fazlur Khan Lecture Series 2015: Glenn R. Bell
20 March 2015
The 2015 Fazlur R. Khan Distinguished Lecture Series, second of three, Glenn R. Bell will present on "Structural Engineering at MId-21st Century."
Trustees Meeting Heralds Bright Future For CTBUH
09 March 2015
The CTBUH Board of Trustees held its first meeting of the year, reviewing 2014 accomplishments, 2015 plans, the New York Conference, and more.
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.
CTBUH Chicago Talks Tall Timber
25 February 2015
CTBUH Chicago and YPC held a lecture entitled “Tall Timber Buildings: Trends and Research” given by Benton Johnson, drawing 90-plus attendees.
CAF Engineering Fest
21–22 February 2015
CAF is seeking volunteers interested in introducing youth ages 3-12 and their families to engineering concepts through hands on activities at our inaugural EngineeringFest.
Fazlur Khan Lecture Series 2015: William Pedersen
20 February 2015
The 2015 Fazlur R. Khan Distinguished Lecture Series, first of three, will have speaker William Pedersen of Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates presenting on "Balancing."
Philip Oldfield Gives Talk on Rethinking the Tall Building
20 February 2015
Dr. Philip Oldfield delivered a presentation on "Rethinking the Tall Building: Opportunities in the 21st Century Metropolis" as part of the ongoing IIT Cloud Talk series.
CTBUH Involved in Re-Measurement of Washington Monument Height
17 February 2015
CTBUH height criteria was used by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Geodetic Survey to determine the true architectural height of the Washington Monument.
Miami Grows Up
16–20 February 2015
Daniel Safarik, CTBUH China Office Director & Journal Editor, visited Miami to engage with firms, welcome new members, and gain a understanding of a fast growing tall building market.
Chicago: Birthplace of the Skyscraper with WTTW's Geoffrey Baer
12 February 2015
Is Chicago truly the birthplace of the skyscraper? And what makes a building a skyscraper anyway? Geoffrey Baer will visit the NIU campus to provide those answers and more.
Facades Plus
04–05 February 2015
Facades+ presents the ninth event in an ongoing series of conferences with this year's winter theme as Resilience.
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.
Hot to Cold: An Odyssey of Architectural Adaptation
24 January–30 August 2015
The Hot to Cold exhibition showcases the harsh demands of climatic extremes, where architecture becomes more than about shading from the heat or sheltering from the cold.
CTBUH Staff Given Tour of Tribune Tower
19 December 2014
Led by Blair Kamin, the architecture critic for the Chicago Tribune, the CTBUH Staff enjoyed a tour of the local Tribune Tower as part of its annual holiday party tradition.
YPC Holds New York Chapter Initial Meeting
17 December 2014
The first meeting of the CTBUH Young Professionals Committee (YPC) – New York City Chapter was held at the offices of Kohn Pedersen Fox.
CTBUH Helps Middle School Students Reach for the Sky
04 December 2014
Students at Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School got a taste of what it’s like to be an architect when they were asked to design a mixed-use “skyscraper of the future”
Uneven Growth: Tactical Urbanisms for Expanding Megacities
22 November–10 May 2015
Uneven Growth seeks to challenge current assumptions about the relationships between formal and informal, bottom-up and top-down urban development and to address potential changes.
One World Trade Center is Now the World’s Third-Tallest Building
17 November 2014
The 541-meter (1,776-foot) One World Trade Center has now become the world’s third-tallest building, according to the height criteria set by the CTBUH.
New York Conference Inaugural Steering Committee Meeting
17–21 November 2014
Plans for the 2015 Conference in New York are now well underway, beginning with an initial meeting of the Steering Committee at the Bank of America Tower Nov. 18.
2014-2015 Design Research Studio Kicked Off in New York
14–17 November 2014
Tongji University students took a week-long visit to New York City, which included design workshops at KPF, site studies, and tall building tours.
Young Professional Group Annual Meeting
06 November 2014
The annual meeting of the Young Professionals’ Committee took place at the CTBUH Awards Symposium where the group reviewed previous activities and planned future activities.
University of Southern California Team Wins Research Seed Funding
17 September 2014
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.
The Sustainability of Going Tall
28 July 2014
Bill Browning of Terrapin Bright Green lectures on “The Sustainability of Going Tall” as the first event in a series focusing on Seattle neighborhoods.
Young Professionals Tour Under-Construction OneEleven
17 July 2014
The Young Professionals Committee toured OneEleven, a half-finished Chicago residential high-rise project that was restarted with a radically new design.
TIMES SQUARE, 1984: The Postmodern Moment
01 July–18 January 2015
TIMES SQUARE, 1984 examines the decisive moment and the resulting transformation of the “Crossroads of the World" into today's bright and crowded tourist mecca.
CCHRB Addresses Question: “Refurbish, Repurpose or Replace?”
12 June 2014
A recent seminar of CCHRB, co-sponsored by CTBUH, thoroughly examined the question of how cities should deal with existing, outdated tall buildings.
CTBUH San Francisco Hosts Capacity Crowd for Transbay Discussion
03 June 2014
A panel discussion featuring the two tallest buildings in San Francisco, Salesforce Tower and 181 Fremont Street, was attended by approximately 125 people.
CTBUH Visits 1WTC, 4WTC and 7WTC
21 May 2014
Just six months after CTBUH confirmed One World Trade Center's height, Executive Director Antony Wood and Events Manager Jessica Rinkel toured the building.
YPC Presents on Complex Chicago Mixed-Use Project
16 April 2014
The Young Professionals Committee of CTBUH facilitated a roundtable discussion on Chicago’s under-construction mixed-use development 455 North Park Drive, at Crown Hall, Illinois Instit
Chicagoisms
05 April–04 January 2015
This exhibition surveys Chicago’s rich urban history & explores contemporary approaches to five Chicagoisms–key historical principles that have powered the city’s distinctive evolution.
CTBUH Seattle Holds Launch Event
25 March 2014
A new committee of the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat has been established in Seattle, and held its first public event at the Seattle offices of Gensler.
Lehigh Library Receives Grant for CTBUH Archives
05 March 2014
The Special Collections department of the Lehigh University Library has received a grant to catalog its portion of the archives of the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat.
Trustees Meeting Reflects CTBUH’s Momentum
28 February 2014
The CTBUH Board of Trustees met February 28, setting the course for a number of strategic Council initiatives, including the Strategic Five-Year Plan.
YPC Roundtable Discussion: Hackable Cities and Work in the City
27 February 2014
The Young Professionals Committee hosted a discussion which introduced the concept of "hacking" the built environment to create pragmatic, yet dynamic, augmentations to the city.
Study on Sustainability Implications of Urban + Suburban Location
01 February 2014
CTBUH is conducting a research study aimed at understanding the contributing factors of “sustainability” in both urban and suburban contexts.
CTBUH Staff Given Tour of AMA Plaza
13 December 2013
In keeping with its annual tradition, CTBUH staff enjoyed a tall-building tour as part of its holiday party, exploring the newly remodeled AMA Plaza.
CTBUH Affirms One World Trade Center Height of 1776'
12 November 2013
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).
Leaders’ Meeting Focuses on Increasing and Energizing Membership
08 November 2013
The top global leadership of the CTBUH held the annual Leader Meeting in Chicago to discuss activating leaders around the world.
2013 Awards Symposium
07 November 2013
In its fourth year, the CTBUH’s free Awards Symposium was expanded to a full day event, bringing in presentations from four of the Finalist projects and the Innovation Winners.
Tongji University Faculty and Students Visit Chicago
01 November 2013
“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.
CTBUH S.F. Holds Panel On Livability/Walkability in Urban Design
24 October 2013
A panel comprised of experts from the public and private sectors lead a discussion on issues within the changing landscape of living and working in San Francisco.
New York’s New Delirium
01 October 2013
At least five once-in-a-lifetime multi-acre projects are underway in New York. CTBUH Editor Daniel Safarik reports on his journey to investigate further.
Young Professionals Tour Medical Tower Under Construction
12 September 2013
The CTBUH’s Young Professionals Committee was treated to a tour of the under-construction Northwestern Medicine Outpatient Care Pavilion.
Atlantic Yards B2 – Modular on the Rise
24 July 2013
It seems increasingly evident that 2013 will be remembered as The Year of Prefab in the tall-building community. At 32 stories, B2 promises to become the tallest modular building.
CTBUH Visits ACME Plant Site, Furthering Recycling Knowledge
10 July 2013
The Life Cycle Assessment of Tall Building Structural Systems research team gained significant understanding of the steel recycling process after a meeting at the ACME Refining Plant.
CTBUH Gains Info on Concrete Recycling at Bluff City
10 July 2013
The CTBUH research team visited Bluff City Materials to gain a greater understanding of the amount of energy that goes into recycling concrete.
CTBUH Researchers Uncover Cost of Steel Recycling Process at ACME
09 July 2013
The CTBUH research team made a short trip to visit ACME Refining to collect more information regarding the energy involved in steel scrap and the processes employed in the facility.
CTBUH Visits Gerdau Ameristeel Facility
25 June 2013
The CTBUH research team traveled to the Gerdau Ameristeel Facility to gain more information regarding the steel to be analyzed in the Life Cycle Assessment research project.
CTBUH Researchers Tour MBL Recycling Plant
24 June 2013
The CTBUH research team made a visit to MBL Recycling to gather more information for the Life Cycle Assessment of Tall Building Structural Systems research project.
S.F. Dir. of Planning Moderates Panel Discussion on Densification
14 May 2013
More than 100 guests attended a panel discussion focusing on densification, specifically the challenges affecting San Francisco, the second densest city in the US.
CTBUH Researchers, Clark Construction Meet
27 March 2013
The CTBUH research team met with Senior Project Manager Chris Phares of Clark Construction Group as part of the LCA Study.
YPC Holds Student Workshop on Coast at Lakeshore East
20 March 2013
The Young Professionals Committee hosted its first student workshop at the University of Illinois at Chicago on the Coast at Lakeshore East.
Trustees Meeting 2013, Chicago
04 March 2013
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.
Young Professionals Student Workshop on Vertical University
04 February 2013
The Young Professionals Committee hosted a student workshop at the Illinois Institute of Technology on Roosevelt Tower.
Chicago Board of Trade Tour Report
14 December 2012
The Chicago Board of Trade opened its doors to CTBUH staff offering a glimpse behind the scenes at one of the Windy City’s most famous buildings.
2012 Awards Symposium
18 October 2012
In its third year, the annual free Awards Symposium was held the day before the Annual Awards Dinner & Ceremony.
New York City Reps Stage First Event
31 July 2012
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.
CTBUH Leads Tour of MCA Skyscraper Exhibit
28 July 2012
CTBUH Executive Director Antony Wood linked the art and reality of tall buildings in a gallery tour of the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago exhibition, Skyscraper.
Climbing the Coast: Tour Report of New Chicago Skyscraper
24 July 2012
With only two floors left before topping out, the CTBUH Young Professionals Committee organized a tour last week of the Coast at Lakeshore East.
First Wave of City Representatives Appointed
01 July 2012
More than 35 City Representatives have been appointed in 13 countries as the CTBUH expands its network at a grass roots level.
CTBUH Celebrates First Exhibition
21 June 2012
Chicago Architecture Foundation event spotlights work of CTBUH and AS+GG with Illinois Institute of Technology students: “Unseen City: Designs for a Future Chicago.”
Inside the Roosevelt
09 May 2012
Four days after the official opening of Roosevelt University’s new tower, guests of the CTBUH’s Young Professionals Committee were treated to a tour of the newest addition to the Chicago skyline.
Young Professionals Committee Holds Inaugural Event
04 April 2012
CTBUH’s newly-established Young Professionals Committee staged their first event, a multi-disciplinary presentation on the creation of Aqua, the landmark Chicago tower.
Trustees Meeting 2012 Report, Chicago
19 March 2012
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.
Roosevelt University: Auditorium Building and New Vertical Campus Tower Tour
16 December 2011
The CTBUH staff observed history being made as Chicago’s past meets Chicago’s future in the two Roosevelt University buildings.
CTBUH Going Up!
06 November 2011
For the third year, some of the sports challenged staff members and friends of CTBUH participated in the SkyRise Chicago stair climbing race.
2011 Awards Symposium
03 November 2011
For the second year, the CTBUH has organized a free afternoon Awards Symposium to precede the annual Awards Ceremony & Dinner.
Chair-Elect Timothy Johnson Visits CTBUH HQ
14 September 2011
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.
9/11 – Ten Years on: CTBUH Reflections
06 September 2011
In the week that we mark the tenth anniversary of the 9/11 events and the collapse of the World Trade Center towers CTBUH reflected on the impact on tall buildings.
The Norman Ramsey Collection
09 May 2011
A fantastic collection of thousands of books, articles and postcards documenting decades of tall building history has been donated to the Council by Mr. Norman Ramsey.
Back to Bethlehem: Where it all began…
13 April 2011
Executive Director Antony Wood reflects on his trip to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania where he met with the Beedle family and visited Lehigh University, where it all began for the Council.
Trustees Meeting 2011, New York
05 April 2011
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.
Bank of America at One Bryant Park Tour Report
04 April 2011
Attendees toured the Bank of America Tower, the recipient of the CTBUH Best Tall Building Americas Award in 2010.
Time Warner Center Tour Report
04 April 2011
Located west of Columbus Circle across from Central Park, the Time Warner Center sits in one of the most strategic places in Manhattan.
World Trade Center Tour Report
03 April 2011
Almost ten years after the destruction of the twin towers, we can now see that the reconstruction of the World Trade Center site is in full swing.
New York by Gehry Tour Report
03 April 2011
New York City’s latest addition to the downtown skyline is a 76-story tall residential tower which, as the name suggest, has been named after the architect.
Jewelers Building Tour
17 December 2010
The CTBUH participated in an exciting tour of Chicago's historic Jewelers Building situated along the Chicago River.
Visit to the 300 North LaSalle Tower, Chicago
03 November 2010
CTBUH staffers participated in a tour of the recently completed 300 North LaSalle Building in downtown Chicago.
CTBUH 2010 Annual Leaders Meeting
22 October 2010
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.
2010 Awards Symposium
21 October 2010
For the first time, the CTBUH organized an Awards Symposium for the winners preceding the annual Awards Dinner.
Marshall Gerometta Wins the 1st Annual CTBUH Golf Tournament
04 June 2010
The first CTBUH Annual Golf Tournament took place and after all score cards were turned in, CTBUH's database editor Marshall Gerometta emerged as the overall winner.
Mine the Gap Competition
15 May 2010
In May 2010, Chicago Architecture Club organized an international design ideas competition called MINE THE GAP.
Trump Tower Chicago, CTBUH Height Signboard Inaugurated
07 April 2010
On a rainy Wednesday the CTBUH gathered with members of the Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago team for the inauguration of the building signboard.
CTBUH Running Up Skyscrapers
27 March 2010
Jan Klerks and John Lindbloom participated in the annual Fight-For-Air Climb, involving all four skyscrapers of the Presidential Towers in Chicago, with a combined 2,340 steps.
New CTBUH Trustees Peter Irwin and Tim J. Johnson
15 December 2009
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.
Willis/Sears Tower Tour
29 October 2009
Members of CTBUH staff had a unique opportunity to see the in and outs of the Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower) in Chicago.
2009 Chicago Conference: Evolution of the Skyscraper
22–23 October 2009
Tall Buildings have enjoyed two decades of unprecedented development – built in greater number, height and geographical spread than at any time in history.
Aqua Tour
21 October 2009
Close to 60 attendees of the 2009 CTBUH Chicago Conference began their conference experience with a two-hour technical tour of the recently completed Aqua Tower.
Blue Cross Blue Shield Building Tour
21 October 2009
Attendees of the 2009 CTBUH Chicago Conference began their conference experience with a technical tour of the recent renovations to Blue Cross Blue Shield Tower.
John Hancock Center Tour
21 October 2009
Attendees of the 2009 CTBUH Chicago Conference were lead by Brian Keaty through the entirety of Chicago's famous John Hancock Center.
Legacy Tour
21 October 2009
Attendees of the 2009 CTBUH Chicago Conference toured The Legacy at Millennium Park, one of the newest addition to the downtown loop area residential stock.
One Museum Park West Tour
21 October 2009
Delegates from the CTBUH 2009 Chicago Conference started their conference experience with a technical tour of One Museum Park West; a new 54 story residential tower in Chicago.
Trump Tower Tour
21 October 2009
About 22 conference delegates had the opportunity to attend an educational pre-conference tour of Chicago skyline’s newest super-tall tower, the Trump International Hotel & Tower.
CTBUH 2009 Annual Leaders Meeting
21 October 2009
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.
CTBUH Presents Plaque to Trump Tower
21 October 2009
CTBUH presented a plaque to The Trump Organization recognizing Trump Tower as the tallest all-concrete building in the world and the 7th tallest building in the world.
Next CTBUH Chair visits CTBUH HQ
27–28 August 2009
Professor Sang Dae Kim of Korea University, due to take over as CTBUH Chair in October 2009, visited the CTBUH offices for a 2-day meeting.
CTBUH Summer Tour - Blue Cross Blue Shield Tower
17 July 2009
The final tour of the CTBUH Summer Study Tour series was held at the Blue Cross Blue Shield Headquarters in downtown Chicago.
CTBUH Chicago Helicopter Tour
05 July 2009
CTBUH members toured many of the extensive Chicago skyscrapers as part of the Chicago Skyscrapers Summer Tour Program.
CTBUH Summer Tours - Aqua Tower
19 June 2009
The crown jewel of Chicago’s Lakeshore East master planned community, Aqua Tower, was the subject for the second in the series of CTBUH Summer Tours.
CTBUH Trump Tower Tour
29 May 2009
CTBUH staff had a most informative tour of Chicago skyline’s newest feature, the Trump International Hotel & Tower.
CTBUH Summer Tall Tours Underway – Legacy at Millennium Park
22 May 2009
The first of three CTBUH construction tours held in Chicago during the summer of 2009 was attended by 30 people, at the Legacy.
2009 Mock Firms Competition
08 May 2009
CTBUH staff Antony Wood, Jan Klerks and Philip Oldfield were involved in the reviews of the "Mock Firms National Skyscraper Challenge" organized by Chicago Architecture Today.
CTBUH Seismic Working Group Workshop
30 April–02 May 2009
Michael Willford, Andrew Whittaker and John Hooper led a session at the 2009 ASCE SEI Congress in Austin, Texas, on the seismic design of high-rise buildings.
IIT and University of Nottingham Design Collaboration
01 March 2009
Students from the University of Nottingham recently visited Chicago as part of a tall building design studio collaboration with the ‘Remaking of Mumbai’ studio at IIT.
CTBUH Board of Trustees Inaugural Meeting
21 January 2009
The new CTBUH Board of Trustees met at CTBUH Headquarters for their inaugural meeting. The seven people who currently make up the board were all present at the meeting.
CTBUH Aqua Tower Tour
17 December 2008
CTBUH staff had the great opportunity to receive an educational tour of the Aqua Tower guided, by Jim Loewenberg of Magellan Development Group.
CTBUH Comments on NIST WTC7 Collapse Report
15 October 2008
The CTBUH Comments on the “Structural Fire Response and Probable Collapse Sequence of World Trade Center Building 7 August 2007” Prepared and Issued by NIST.
Trump International Hotel & Tower Tour
29 October 2007
Lucas Tryggestad of SOM gave an tour of the Trump International Hotel & Tower as part of the design research studio held at the Illinois Institute of Technology by Antony Wood.
Chicago City Hall Tour
29 August 2007
As part of the IIT's studio project’s initial research and site study period a field visit was undertaken of the Chicago City Hall.
2006 Chicago Conference: Thinking Outside the Box
25–26 October 2006
The conference theme "Thinking Outside the Box: Tapered, Tilted, Twisted Towers" was addressed by many of the world's leading experts in architecture, engineering and construction.
2005 New York 7th World Congress: Renewing the Urban Landscape
16–19 October 2005
Renewing the Urban Landscape was set near one of America’s most complex and challenging rebuilding projects – the reconstruction of lower Manhattan.
2000 Los Angeles Conference: Tall Buildings in Seismic Regions
05–06 May 2000
The 5th Conference on "Tall Buildings in Seismic Regions" was held on a two day event, in Los Angeles on May 5-6, 2000.
1997 Los Angeles Conference: Tall Buildings on Seismic Regions
09–10 May 1997
The Fourth Conference on Tall Buildings in Seismic Regions for the 21st Century was held in Los Angeles from May 9-10, 1997.
1996 Chicago Conference: Tall Building Structures - A World View
15–18 April 1996
The 1996 Conference on Tall Building Structures: A World View was held in Chicago, Illinois from April 15 -18.
CTBUH 1994 Los Angeles 3rd Conference on Seismic Regions
13–14 May 1994
CTBUH held the Third Conference on Tall Buildings in Seismic Regions in Los Angeles in 1994 with the Los Angeles Tall Buildings Structural Design Council.
1991 Los Angeles Conference: Tall Buildings in Seismic Regions
16–17 May 1991
The second conference for Tall Buildings on Seismic Regions was held in Los Angeles, CA from May 16 and 17, 1991.
1988 Los Angeles Conference: Tall Buildings in Seismic Regions
25–26 February 1988
The first Conference on Tall Buildings in Seismic Regions was held in Los Angeles, CA from February 25-26, 1988.
1986 Chicago 3rd World Congress: Second Century of the Skyscraper
06–10 January 1986
The 1886 3rd World Congress was held in Chicago, Illinois on the "Second Century of the Skyscraper" from Jan. 6-10.
1975 Honolulu Conference on Tall Buildings & the Growth of Cities
26–29 January 1975
The 1975 International Regional Conference in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA on "Tall Buildings & the Growth of Cities".
1972 Bethlehem 1st World Congress: Planning & Design
21–26 August 1972
In 1972 the 1st World Congress on "Planning & Design of Tall Buildings" was held in Bethlehem, PA, United States.
1971 Chicago Conference: Planning & Design of Tall Buildings
29 November–01 December 1971
The 1971 Fifth Regional Conference on Planning & Design of Tall Buildings was held in Chicago, Illinois from November 29-December 1st.
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