Events
Talking Timber: Designing Future Cities in Wood
19 September 2023
Join us in picturing a future of cities cast in wood. Our panel of international architects and researchers will unveil transformative development plans, skyscrapers, and cutting-edge innovations harnessing mass timber for sustainable growth. This event is part of the Talking Timber lecture series, organized in conjunction with the Chicago Architecture Center’s mass timber exhibition, Reframed: The Future of Cities in Wood.
Talking Timber: Will Chicago Embrace Wooden High Rises?
09 August 2023
Is Chicago, home of the Great Fire and stringent building codes, ready to embrace tall timber construction? Find out when our panelists get together to discuss local and regional precedents, structural research, and evolving codes and attitudes. This event is part of the Talking Timber lecture series, organized in conjunction with the Chicago Architecture Center’s mass timber exhibition, Reframed: The Future of Cities in Wood.
CTBUH Chicago FLC Presents: Pappageorge Haymes Partners Office Tour
04 May 2023
Join the CTBUH Chicago Future Leaders Committee for a tour of the architectural office at Pappageorge Haymes along with a presentation of current projects. Space is limited and RSVPs are taken on a first come, first served basis.
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.
Teaching the Skyscraper to Soar
19 October 2021
Wrightwood 659 is hosting an upcoming virtual program "Teaching the Skyscraper to Soar" which will take place October 19th at 11:30 AM CST. This panel is one of the public events associated with the current exhibition Romanticism to Ruin: Two Lost Works of Sullivan & Wright.
CTBUH Chicago Presents: 2nd Annual Tall Building Team Trivia
05 October 2021
The Chicago Chapter of CTBUH is excited to announce the 2nd Annual Tall Building Team Trivia Night. As a lead-up to the CTBUH 2021 International Conference, questions will center around The Future City and will test participants' general knowledge in ways that integrate a Council twist. Team and individual tickets available but space is limited – don’t miss out!
CTBUH Chicago + NYC FLC Presents: The Jewel Changi Airport Presentation by Buro Happold
26 May 2021
CTBUH Chicago + NYC FLC hosts an on-line event exploring The Jewel Changi Airport.
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 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.
2020 Live-Streamed Conference
17 November 2020
Live-streamed from Singapore, London, and Chicago, this event discusses how cities can be more responsive and anticipatory in the face of the rapidly changing environment.
CTBUH Chicago FLC Presents: Ayia Napa Marina
14 October 2020
Please join the CTBUH Chicago Future Leaders Committee for a virtual presentation from Thornton Tomasetti on Ayia Napa Marina, a twin-tower project in Cyprus.
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.
CTBUH Chicago 2020 Photography Competition
30 September–23 October 2020
The CTBUH Chicago 2020 Photography Competition is now open for entries! Learn more about the this year's theme, STILL LIFE OF THE CITY, and consider submitting your project today!
CTBUH Chicago Virtual Program: Agile AEC
28 April 2020
Join the CTBUH Chicago Chapter for its first virtual event, which will explore examples of innovation taking place in the local AEC community to fight COVID-19.
2020 Tall + Urban Innovation Conference
05–07 April 2020
The annual CTBUH Tall + Urban Innovation Conference explores and celebrates the very best in innovative tall buildings, urban spaces, building technologies, and construction practices.
CANCELED: CTBUH Chicago Chapter Networking Social
12 March 2020
Come network with the CTBUH Chicago Chapter at Jefferson Tap & Grille! Join the Chapter to celebreate and look forward to this year's activities.
CTBUH Chicago FLC Office Tour Series: Thornton Tomasetti
25 February 2020
Join the CTBUH Chicago Future Leaders Committee for a tour of Thornton Tomasetti's Chicago office! The afternoon event will feature a short presentation on TT's current work.
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 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 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.
Facades+ Conference Chicago
27 September 2019
The Façades+ conference series is a robust dialogue encompassing all things building skin—bridging the profession, industry, academia, operations, and ownership.
In Their Own Words: Building the John Hancock
12 September 2019
This special edition of the Building Tall lecture series convenes senior statesmen who led the charge during the city’s skyscraper renaissance five decades ago.
In Their Own Words: Building the John Hancock (Sold Out)
12 September 2019
This special edition of the Building Tall lecture series convenes senior statesmen who led the charge during the city’s skyscraper renaissance five decades ago.
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.
Construction Tour: Willis Tower Repositioning
28 August 2019
Join CTBUH Chicago for a tour of the Willis Tower Repositioning project. Attendees will enjoy a presentation from the renovation project team followed by a construction tour.
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 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
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.
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.
10th World Congress Reception: Step Onto the Willis Tower Ledge
11 July 2019
This special reception will give VIPs the opportunity to let loose in the fantastic setting of Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower), Chicago’s current tallest building (442 meters).
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.
The Future of the Chicago Skyline
13 June 2019
Join CCHRB's seminar which explores Chicago's two of the current six towers proposed to grace the skyline in the next 5 years.
Challenges & Opportunities: The Developer's Perspective
22 May 2019
Join the Chicago Chapter of the CTBUH for a panel discussion, featuring representatives from leading Chicago developers exploring the overall 2019 real estate investment outlook.
CTBUH Chicago Hosts Panel Discussion at the CAC
22 May 2019
The Chicago Chapter of the CTBUH hosted a panel discussion at the CAC on the topics of new construction, refurbishment and affordability in relation to the city of Chicago.
CTBUH CEO Antony Wood to Keynote AEC BuildTech Conference & Expo
30 April–02 May 2019
CTBUH Chief Executive Officer Antony Wood will deliver the keynote presentation addressing the topic, Vertical Cities of the Future: What is Truly Sustainable?
Tall Building Team Trivia: History, Height & Habitat
22 April 2019
In partnership with the Chicago Chapter of the CTBUH, the Council is excited to announce the second lead-up event to the CTBUH 10th World Congress: Tall Building Team Trivia.
Mies' 133rd Birthday Party Celebration: Bauhaus Descendants
28 March 2019
Join CTBUH and the Mies van der Rohe Society for the centennial of the Bauhaus's founding and its relationship to Illinois Tech and its host city, Chicago.
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.
Leaning Out and Looking Back with Les Robertson
21 February 2019
The CTBUH 10th World Congress presents the Chicago premiere of "Leaning Out," a documentary about the life and accomplishments of celebrated structural engineer Leslie E. Robertson.
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 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.
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.
Too Big to Fail: Revitalizing our Iconic Skyscrapers
29 November 2018
The Council and the Chicago Architecture Center invite you to the latest installment in their Building Tall Skyscraper Lecture Series.
Vista Tower: Design & Construction
27 November 2018
Join the CTBUH Chicago Future Leaders Committee for a presentation on the design & construction of Vista Tower, which will be Chicago's third-tallest building upon completion.
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.
Health, Wellness, and Development: A Case Study on Southbank
24 October 2018
Join the CTBUH Chicago Future Leaders Committee for a series of presentations and panel discussion about how health and wellness are currently driving development.
NEMA Chicago Site Tour
25 September 2018
Join the CTBUH Chicago "Future Leaders" Committee for a tour of NEMA Chicago, a 76-story residential development in Chicago's Central Station neighborhood.
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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.
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.
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The CTBUH Chicago FLC Presents: The 78
08 August 2018
Join us for an exploration of the details of Chicago’s newest neighborhood, The 78. Attendees will hear from key planners and designers involved in the project.
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.
Chicago FLC Kick-off Event
27 June 2018
Join us for the Chicago FLC kick-off event as we explore the design challenges and opportunities of the NEW Old Post Office, presented by Gensler and WSP.
CCHRB 2018 Spring Seminar
14 June 2018
Join the Chicago Committee on High-Rise Buildings for a seminar on "How and Why Education Buildings of the 21st Century are Going Tall."
CTBUH Leaders Meet at Annual Awards Event
01 June 2018
The first 2018 Leaders Meeting brought together CTBUH leaders from around the world to provide mid-year updates on the Council's major initiatives.
LightFair 2018 Dinner
08 May 2018
Unwind and expand your horizons vertically during Edison Price Lighting's 31st LightFair dinner, featuring a keynote presentation by CTBUH Executive Director Antony Wood.
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.
Greening Tall: Naturalizing the Vertical Realm
01 February 2018
The Council and Chicago Architecture Foundation are pleased to announce joint skyscraper lecture series: Greening Tall - Naturalizing the Vertical Realm.
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.
CTBUH-IIT Design Research Studio Final Fall Review
01 December 2017
After a semester of intense work assisted by the CTBUH and supported by AECOM, IIT architecture students presented their design research studio projects in Crown Hall.
“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-IIT Design Research Studio Midterm Fall Review
13 October 2017
During a semester of intense work assisted by the CTBUH and supported by AECOM, IIT architecture students presented their design research studio projects in Crown Hall.
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.
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."
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.
CCHRB 2017 Spring Seminar: The Heavy Timber High Rise
08 June 2017
This half-day seminar, entitled "The Heavy Timber High Rise – Building Tall with Wood in the 21st Century," will discuss innovations in using wood materials for high-rise construction.
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.
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.
Unlock high-performance in Chicago high-rise buildings
24 May 2017
Many new buildings incorporate energy-efficient technologies such as LED lighting, smart thermostats, ENERGY STAR® appliances and more efficient heating and cooling systems.
Unlock high-performance in Chicago high-rise buildings
24 May 2017
Join Seventhwave and CTBUH for a seminar addressing high-performance building envelope design and construction obstacles in Chicago.
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.
Securing Tall: What’s the Biggest Threat to a Skyscraper
18 May 2017
CTBUH and Chicago Architecture Foundation are pleased to organize joint skyscraper lecture series: Securing Tall: What’s the Biggest Threat to a Skyscraper?
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."
Debating Tall: Replace the Thompson Center?
28 April 2017
In the CTBUH Journal 2017 Issue II, two experts debate on the fate of the James R. Thompson Center as the State of Illinois plans to sell the historic building.
“Sustainable Vertical Urbanism: Towards 2050” Studio Review
24 April 2017
After a year of intense work assisted by the CTBUH and Gensler, IIT architecture students presented their final design studio projects in Crown Hall.
Building Tall - How High We Can Go
16 March 2017
The Council and Chicago Architecture Foundation are pleased to announce joint skyscraper lecture series: Building Tall - How High We Can Go?
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 New Office Celebration
23 February 2017
As we approach our 50th year, The Council is pleased to host a party celebrating our new office in downtown Chicago.
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.
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.
150 North Riverside Holiday Tour
16 December 2016
As an annual tradition, CTBUH HQ staff are given a tour of tall building during their holiday celebrations. This year, the staff visited 150 North Riverside by Goettsch Partners.
“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.
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.
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.
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 Philadelphia: Living High from Bottom to Top
29 June 2016
The CTBUH Philadelphia Committee met at the Hayworth Showroom in Philadelphia to examine how developers and designers differentiate residential offering based on regional preferences.
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.
13th Annual Sidney A. Guralnick Awards Luncheon & Lecture
15 April 2016
13th Annual Sidney A. Guralnick Excellence in Teaching and Scholarship Awards Luncheon and Lecture sponsored by the IIT CAEE, featuring a lecture by Antony Wood.
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
Learn about the collaborative work being performed by Gensler, Thornton Tomasetti, and Syska Hennessy Group to advance the field of 3D printed building design.
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.
Facades+ Chicago
05–06 November 2015
Facades+ is the leading conference on high performance and high design building skins. Join the robust dialogue that covers all aspects of building envelopes.
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.
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.
Crown Hall Roundtable – Research Chicago: Tall Buildings
03 October 2015
IIT Architecture is hosting a series of four roundtables with CTBUH Executive Director Antony Wood joining other esteemed panelists for Roundtable #3.
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.
CHI | DESIGN Competition
09 September 2015
CTBUH is pleased to be a supporting partner of the Chicago Architecture Foundation’s first ever design competition for an imagined learning campus in downtown Chicago.
Wolf Point West Site Tour
27 August 2015
CTBUH Chicago will host a tour on Thursday, Aug. 27 of Wolf Point West, a new 500-foot-tall residential tower under construction, designed by bKL Architecture.
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.
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.
NFPA Conference & Expo
22–25 June 2015
The NFPA Conference & Expo is widely regarded as the most comprehensive event in the industry of fire and life safety.
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.
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.
Ability Institute of RIC Construction Site Tour
28 May 2015
Join CTBUH Chicago on a tour of the Ability Institute of RIC, a new 27-story hospital under construction that will house 1.2 million square feet of research and clinical space.
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.
CTBUH Belgium Study Trip to Chicago
24–29 May 2015
CTBUH Belgium in collaboration with Executive Master Immobilier, The Archinomics Group, and Buildings & Data sa., will be bringing working professionals on a study trip of Chicago
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.
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.
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.
Tall Timber Buildings: Trends and Research
25 February 2015
CTBUH Chicago invites you to join their free presentation on Tall Timber Buildings: Trends and Research. The presenation will be given by Benton Johnson of SOM at their offices.
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.
Philip Oldfield Cloud Talk: Rethinking the Tall Building
20 February 2015
Cloud Talks are a series of lectures that brings visiting architects and academics to speak to students in IIT Architecture Chicago’s innovative Cloud Studio.
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.
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.
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.
Chinese Architects Visit CTBUH Headquarters
19 January 2015
Nine Chinese architects and landscape architects visited CTBUH headquarters as part of an academic mission to the US
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.
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.
CTBUH Supporting Facades+
24–25 July 2014
CTBUH is a Supporting Sponsor of Facades+, a two-day symposium / workshop event on building façade technologies, hosted at The Art Institute of Chicago.
Young Professionals Committee Building Tour: 111 W Wacker
17 July 2014
Join the Young Professionals Committee with the opportunity to tour the 111 West Wacker building. The tour will demonstrate the adaptive reuse of the building structure.
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.
Existing High-Rise Buildings – Refurbish, Repurpose or Replace?
12 June 2014
CTBUH is a co-sponsor of The Chicago Committee on High Rise Buildings' Fourth Annual Spring Seminar, with a registration discount for CTBUH members
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Trump International Hotel & Tower Chosen as Featured Building
15 August 2013
Urbanistically and architecturally, Trump Tower represents a high standard of contextual design—fitting very well into the city.
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.
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.
Young Professionals Committee Hosts Student Workshop
20 March 2013
The workshop will include a presentation on the design and construction of The Coast at Lakeshore East and afterward YPC members will stick around to mingle.
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.
Blue Cross-Blue Shield Tower Chosen as Featured Building
15 August 2012
The design concept defined an initial building to serve a company’s immediate needs and planned for vertical expansion in the future.
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.
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.
Aqua Tower Chosen as Featured Building
15 December 2011
The signature cantilevered balconies are breathtaking and exemplary of where concrete technology can take tall building design today.
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.
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.
The John Hancock Center Chosen as Featured Building
01 March 2011
Over forty years after its completion, the John Hancock Center has established itself as one of the world’s most recognized skyscrapers and an iconic example.
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.
NAE Grand Challenges for the 21st Century: Chicago Summit 2010
21–22 April 2010
CTBUH Executive Director, Antony Wood, participated in the NAE Grand Challenges for the 21st Century: Chicago Summit 2010, held on April 21-22, 2010 in Chicago.
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.
2009 Chicago Conference Report
17 February 2010
The Chicago Post Conference Review celebrates some of the best moments of the 2009 Chicago Conference. The report summarizes and profiles a number of the many memorable messages.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Helmut Jahn Discusses His Lifetime's Work
18 October 2012
Never predictable, never simplistic, Helmut Jahn has developed a complex portfolio of iconic buildings around the world. Standout projects include the Sony Center in Berlin, Xerox Center in Chicago, Liberty Place in Philadelphia and the MGM Veer Towers in Las Vegas. Once defined as a modernist, he broke away from rigid labels to create his own blends of efficient structures, paving the way for a new era of sustainable buildings.
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 Releases Tallest Buildings Completed in 2010
31 December 2010
In a year dominated by news coverage of the new “World’s Tallest Building” – Burj Khalifa, Dubai – one may be surprised to learn that, besides being the year in which a building first surpassed the 600, 700, and 800-meter thresholds, 2010 has seen the completion of more skyscrapers than any previous year in history.
CTBUH Releases Tallest Buildings Completed in 2009
31 December 2009
Trump International Hotel & Tower named tallest building completed in 2009; Successful year for the American high-rise. Over half of all buildings 200m or taller completed in the past twelve months were located in Asia, with some 36% being in China alone.
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