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CTBUH 2023 Asia Conference Summary

14–17 November 2023

The first annual CTBUH 2023 Asia Conference, “The Future of High-Density Cities in Asia: Regenerative, Intelligent, and Human-Centric,” occurred in Hong Kong on 14-15 November and in Shenzhen on 16-17 November. With an attendance of 260 delegates in Hong Kong and 200 in Shenzhen, representing 70+ companies and backed by 23 sponsors, the presentations and panel discussions sparked the forward thinking needed for the future development of density in Asia.

CTBUH Hong Kong Presents: Dr. Antony Wood on "10 Principles for a New High-Rise Vernacular"

05 June 2023

Join CTBUH President Dr. Antony Wood and CTBUH Asia Regional Director Dr. Peng Du at the CTBUH HK Chapter event on the evening of 5 June, 2023. During the event, Dr. Antony Wood will present on exemplar projects being designed and completed around the world (“10 Principles for a New High Rise Architecture”), as well as how the Council can bring value to HK building developers and professionals.

CTBUH Hong Kong International Conference 2022

09 December 2022

CTBUH Hong Kong Chapter presents the 2022 International Conference addressing the topics of climate change, decarbonization, resilience, and sustainability.

SEA Chapter presents: The Future City - Reaching for the Skies

09 December 2021

This webinar will cover a wide range of topics relevant to the challenges of tall building construction - from planning and design to finding the right place and finishing the job.

CTBUH 2021 International Conference

08–12 November 2021

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

CTBUH Hong Kong Chapter Inauguration

11 April 2019

In celebration of the establishment of the CTBUH Hong Kong Chapter, the Council is excited to announce the Chapter's inaugural event.

Four New Chapters Formed in 2018

19 October 2018

In 2018, CTBUH established four new Chapters in Hong Kong, Philadelphia, Scandinavia and Seattle, more than have ever been established in a single year.

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.

Closing Networking Reception / Party

21 October 2016

The Hong Kong Closing Party will take place at the end of the Conference in the third and final city of the Conference’s journey through the Pearl River Delta.

CTBUH 2016 Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Hong Kong Conference

16–21 October 2016

There is perhaps nowhere on the planet that demonstrates the impact of urbanization as markedly as the cities of China’s Pearl River Delta.

CTBUH Board of Trustees Set the Agenda for 2017

16 October 2016

The Board of Trustees held their second meeting of the year in conjunction with the 2016 Conference to discuss the Council’s plans for 2017.

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.

2016 Conference Steering Meeting

16 May 2016

Preparations for the upcoming CTBUH 2016 Conference are now significantly advancing, following a Steering Committee meeting in Hong Kong.

CITAB-CTBUH Name 2016 China Tall Building Award Recipients

25 February 2016

CITAB and CTBUH are pleased to announce the award recipients for the inaugural CITAB-CTBUH 2016 China Tall Building Awards.

Inaugural Steering Committee Meetings in All Three Cities

10–20 January 2016

Plans for the 2016 CTBUH Conference are now well underway, beginning with initial meetings of the Conference Steering Committee in all three cities.

Hong Kong Regional Tour Report

20 September 2014

The tour began at Hong Kong’s One Island East, a 298-meter office building. After a day of activity and touring, the tour ended with an evening harbor cruise, on a Chinese junk.

Four-City Tour Generates Strong Shanghai Conference Support

14–18 October 2013

Preparations for the 2014 CTBUH Conference are now underway. Executive Director Antony Wood embarked on a four-city tour, meeting with more than 30 companies over the course of 10 days.

The Tallest 15 Cities in China

27 September 2012

With over 1.3 billion citizens and a rapidly urbanizing population, China is developing tall buildings more than any other country globally.

Hong Kong & Shenzhen Tour Report: Touring Two Tall Cities

22–23 September 2012

Delegates from the Congress flew to Hong Kong to visit one of the tallest cities in the world. The second day included a side trip to Shenzhen, including a private tour of KK100.

Discovering Asia, from Moscow

23 April–02 May 2009

Elena Shuvalova, the CTBUH Country Representative for Russia reports on the 4th Russian Intellectual Business.

CTBUH / Nakheel Asia Tour Report

19–29 April 2007

CTBUH collaborated with the Dubai-based developer Nakheel and architects Woods Bagot to facilitate a 5-nation tour of seminal tall buildings in south-east Asia.