Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH)

On Wednesday, 20 November, the CTBUH Chicago Chapter marked the 20th anniversary of Millennium Park at the offices of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM). This beloved landmark has not only redefined Chicago’s urban identity but has also become a world-renowned destination for residents and visitors alike. To honor this milestone, a special presentation and panel discussion brought together esteemed design professionals and city leaders to reflect on the journey behind this urban masterpiece. Moderated by: Edward Keegan, Architecture Columnist, Chicago Tribune Panelists: L Randall Buescher AIA, Senior Vice President / Director of Client Services, Epstein Peter J. Kindel AIA ASLA RIBA, Cities & Climate Lead, SOM Mark P. Sexton, FAIA, LEED AP, Founding Principal, Krueck Sexton Partners Heidi Sperry, Supervising Planner, Central Region, Chicago Department of Planning and Development This engaging discussion delved into the park’s history, innovative design, and lasting impact on the city. Attendees enjoyed views of Millennium Park from the SOM Chicago office while gaining unique insights into the visionaries and efforts that shaped its success. Here’s to 20 years of an urban treasure that continues to inspire and transform Chicago! #MillenniumPark #UrbanDesign #Architecture #CityPlanning #Chicago Millennium Park Foundation

"We have always tackled densification by creating a 'three-dimensional city'", explained Nathalie de Vries in her recent interview for CTBUH's Vertical Urbanism Magazine, "not just stacking one type of use upwards, but lifting a mix of urban functions, usually found at ground level, into the air." ? Join Nathalie at the CTBUH 2024 Asia Conference in Bangkok on December 3 for a keynote about how we can move from 'simple' tall buildings to exciting vertical cities. She will also discuss how we can make our high-rises more sustainable, through modular building, high-quality yet low-waste construction, and the reuse and transformation of existing structures. Examples of MVRDV projects she will use are Irwell Residences, The Canyon, the Tour & Taxis Lake Side masterplan, and Shenzhen Women & Children’s Centre. ? Responding to the need for buildings to be connected to and integrated with the broader urban fabric, Nathalie will also explain how we help make buildings and neighbourhoods more walkable, better connected to parks and nature, and form bridges within our cites. ?????? ? Read more on how to join here! https://lnkd.in/ekjiNE6V Cc Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH)

Building connections (and bold designs!) at the first Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH)?Texas Chapter Networking Event. The event featured one of our projects currently under construction, with insights from both architecture and structural perspectives. L.A. Fuess Partners' Luc Dewailly joined Meghan (Megg) Bilski Conway, AIA, RID?and Anita Delgado, AIA, LEED AP?of Corgan, along with Franz Prinsloo?of KPF, to share the challenges and creativity behind the design. And thank you to Irma Reiner, NCARB?from Corgan for helping organize such a fantastic event! #LAFPbuilds #LAFPlife #StructuralEngineering #Architecture #CTBUH

CTBUH Europe Director Dario Trabucco was in Bangkok last week presenting the findings of his research in the Lifecycle Cost and Environmental Assessment of tall buildings in Bangkok, Singapore, and Sydney. Speaking at the 2024 ASEAN Iron and Steel Forum: Sustainable Steel and Green Construction, on Tuesday, 19 November, he was alongside other experts who were addressing sustainability in buildings and included: Niwat Thanpitinan, Propertist Co., Ltd.; Chakkrit Luangcharoenrat, Gensler (Thailand) Limited; and Jade Bunruangrod, Emo-D Co., Ltd. Trabucco's research paid particular attention to life cycle cost assessment (LCCA), through all stages of construction, including end-of-life considerations. Stay tuned for announcements of the research report that will be available to our members and will present the results of this extensive study conducted by CTBUH on the environmental and cost implications of different types of tall building structures in three cities of the Asia-Pacific market. Thank you to South East Asia Iron and Steel Institute (SEAISI) who led the forum and kindly sponsored this invaluable research.

CTBUH Director of Research Daniel Safarik spoke with Anna Kodé at The New York Times about a new high-rise in the developing area of Queens. The building topped out over the summer at 823 feet (250.9 meters). Safarik says about the changing conditions of the neighborhood, "It is clearly a place that has good views of Manhattan, but it has always been kind of semi-industrial and a bit forlorn." https://lnkd.in/dkuhqf4Z BLDG Management Co., Inc., Perkins Eastman, Triton Construction Company

?? The CTBUH City Advocacy Forum will be in Bangkok! ?? Be part of a pivotal conversation on the future of our cities at the CTBUH 2024 Asia Conference, 3 & 4 December in Bangkok where the fourth installment of the City Advocacy Forum will convene a global lineup of urban planners, city officials, and thought leaders to address the transformative role of tall buildings in shaping resilient and sustainable urban environments. During the opening plenary, CTBUH CEO Francisco Javier Quintana de U?a will moderate a dynamic panel discussion featuring: ??Peter Murray OBE, Curator in Chief, New London Architecture (London) ??Niramon Serisakul, Director, Urban Design and Development Center (Bangkok) ??Micah Weinberg, Nonresident Scholar, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace (Los Angeles & San Francisco) ??Clarice Yu, Director of Buildings, HKSAR Government (Hong Kong) ?? Don’t Delay! The last day to register is 26 November, and space is limited. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gRRA-88d ?? More about the City Advocacy Forum: As cities worldwide face the unprecedented demands of rapid urbanization, the need for bold, forward-thinking solutions has never been greater. CTBUH is rising to this challenge with the launch of the City Advocacy Forum, an ambitious collaborative platform designed to champion sustainable, resilient, and inclusive high-density urbanism. #CTBUH #CityAdvocacyForum #UrbanInnovation #Bangkok #SustainableCities #TallBuildings #ThoughtLeaders #urbanism

?? The new CTBUH Texas Chapter hosted its inaugural event at the iconic Bank of America Tower at Parkside in Dallas, marking an exciting milestone for industry professionals in the region. This fantastic gathering on 14 November, brought together a vibrant community of experts and enthusiasts passionate about shaping the future of cities. Attendees enjoyed invaluable networking opportunities while learning more about regional projects and initiatives and CTBUH's mission and activities. A big thank you to our sponsors (CDC) Curtainwall Design and Consulting, Inc., Corgan, KONE, and Old Castle Building Envelope for making this event a success! This is just the beginning—stay tuned for more events from the CTBUH Texas Chapter as we continue to explore the innovations driving our urban future. #CTBUH #UrbanInnovation #TexasChapter #FutureCities #NetworkingEvent

?? Join the CTBUH Middle East Chapter on an 'Iconic Building Boat Cruise' in Dubai! Learn more and get your tickets now ?? https://lnkd.in/dz-EDymF

Last week at "Cityscape Global: The Future of Living" in Riyadh, CTBUH President Antony Wood, Ph.D, was part of the animated discussions about the future of sustainable design and development.

Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) - Australia Chapter Event Announcement! ?? 110 George Street: Design Excellence Competition, 27th of November Join us to share in the next episode of our Design Excellence series for the 110 George St competition. Come to discuss design and its process as each architectural team presents their entry. fjcstudio Crone Architects Hassell Cox Architecture Please join us for cheese and wine as we hear from this influential lineup of shortlisted firms, generously hosted by COX Date: 27th Nov, 2024 Venue: COX studio, 70 George St, The Rocks Time: 6:00pm for 6:30pm start Tickets: Via Eventbrite $75 (non-members) $50 (members) Link to tickets below! ?? https://lnkd.in/grTMu7W8 Major Sponsor:?WSP