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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 2023 Regional Conferences

14–17 November 2023

In tandem with the launch of three regional hubs across our entire network, regional conferences representing CTBUH Americas, CTBUH Europe, and CTBUH Asia will kick off this spring and serve as the primary annual gathering of these groups.

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.

Humanizing High Density: Sustainable Future Cities

17 September 2020

Held at the 341-meter-tall Shenzhen Bay Tower 7, the conference, sponsored by Parkland, featured a myriad of presentations on optimizing wellness, comfort, and health in the built environment.

Skybridges Research Team Visits Major Projects in China, Malaysia

31 July 2019

Three researchers from the CTBUH Skybridges Research Team visited four key skybridge-linked projects in Shenzhen, Chongqing, Beijing, and Kuala Lumpur.

The Preliminary Design of Qianhai Leju Guiwan Talent's Apartment

10–24 May 2019

International Competition Bid Invitation: Tender for The preliminary design of Qianhai Leju Guiwan Talent's Apartment.

Ping An Finance Center - World’s Tallest All-Office Building

08 April 2019

During the 2019 Tall + Urban Innovation Conference, Ping An Finance Center was confirmed as the world’s tallest all-office building and the tallest building in Southern China.

2019 Tall + Urban Innovation Conference

08–10 April 2019

The annual CTBUH Tall + Urban Innovation Conference moved to China for the first time in 2019, where a global audience witnessed the final rounds of the CTBUH Awards Program and toured numerous projects underway in one of China's most dynamic cities.

One Shenzhen Bay Tower 7 Sky Concert Hall Signboard

29 January 2019

One Shenzhen Bay Tower 7 in Shenzhen, China installed a CTBUH Signboard recognizing its incorporation of the “World’s Highest Concert Hall.”

IIT-CTBUH High Rise Studio Trip in China

21 January 2019

IIT-CTBUH High Rise Studio, led by CTBUH China Office Director and Academic Coordinator, Dr. Peng Du, visited various high-rises throughout Shenzen.

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.

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.

Ping An Finance Center Now Fourth Tallest Building in the World

27 March 2017

CTBUH has certified the completion of Ping An Finance Center. At 599 meters it is the tallest building in Shenzhen, second tallest in China, and fourth tallest worldwide.

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.

Inaugural Vertical Transportation Working Group Meeting

16 October 2016

The Vertical Transportation (VT) Working Group met for the first time during the 2016 Conference to establish the content to be produced for their Technical Guide.

Inaugural Program & Construction Management Working Group Meeting

16 October 2016

The Program and Construction Management Working Group of the CTBUH held their inaugural meeting at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Shenzhen during the 2016 International Conference.

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-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.

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.

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.

Shenzhen Regional Tour Report

21 September 2014

In Shenzhen attendees toured the sky lobby of Ping An Finance Center. Attendees enjoyed a traditional Chinese lunch at the Four Seasons Hotel before continuing to KK100.

CTBUH Leaders Tour Ping An Tower

18 October 2013

Executive Director Antony Wood and Trustee David Malott were treated to a high-octane tour of the under-construction Ping An Financial Center tower by its developer’s CEO.

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.

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

08 December 2011

Within this decade we will likely witness not only the world’s first kilometer-tall building, but also the completion of a significant number of buildings over 600 meters.

A Private View: CTBUH Tour of KK100 Tower

07 December 2011

CTBUH held an exclusive insight and tour of the recently completed 442 meter Kingkey 100 Tower, hosted by the CTBUH Hong Kong Representative, Stefan Krummeck.

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