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Mark your calendars! Starting Thursday, 12 September, join CTBUH members worldwide for the 11th Annual CTBUH Global Walking Tour, hosted by the Council's Urban Habitat Assembly. This year, we’re diving into the 2024 theme "Vertical Villages," exploring life in tall buildings and the unique amenities offered by sky-high residential communities. Starting in Auckland and moving west, learn more about what cities are participating, and register to be a part of this global experience! https://lnkd.in/g8R-zjW8 Watch it unfold live at #CTBUHwalks #UrbanHabitat #TallBuildings #CTBUH #GlobalWalkingTour #CityLife

Ready to explore the future of urban development? 🚶♂️Join us on Thursday, 26 September, for an exclusive series of off-site programs as part of the CTBUH 2024 International Conference that showcase how a new generation of tall buildings and imaginative shapes of density are being introduced in the U.K.'s largest metropolis, including: 👷76 Southbank: formerly the IBM building, the project is an extensive refurbishment project which will retain 80% of the existing structure, exemplifying low carbon office design. Currently under construction get this exclusive look at this transformative design. Kindly sponsored by Multiplex and Stanhope PLC 🏙️East Croydon: a singular opportunity to tour two groundbreaking developments—Ten Degrees Croydon and Enclave: Croydon and Number 27—both of which showcase cutting-edge volumetric construction and off-site manufacturing to create high-rise residential towers. Kindly sponsored by Tide 🏬 Elephant and Castle Town Centre Redevelopment: an ambitious redevelopment delivering 3,000 new homes, a state-of-the-art tube station, with a five-story integrated ticket hall, and a dedicated campus for the London College of Communication. Kindly sponsored by Multiplex Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gbxf5Agx Reserve your spot today! Capacity is limited, and nearly all off-site programs sold out last year. ctbuhconference.com #ctbuh2024 #conference #london #tallbuilding #development #repositioning #renew #urbanism #urbanplanning

We're pleased to announce the launch of the first CTBUH post-conference Cycle Challenge, set to depart from Paris on Friday, 27 September. This incredible journey will wind through picturesque landscapes and charming towns, offering a unique blend of exhilarating activity and breathtaking views. Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or burgeoning bike rider looking for a memorable experience, this excursion is not to be missed! Final rider registration deadline is Friday, 13 September. Learn more and register! https://lnkd.in/gNZZZ_Ce The ride, fully supported by Club Peloton, will cover approximately 355 kilometers and an elevation gain of 3,196 meters over 3 days, with funds raised supporting Bayley House. Kindly sponsored by Multiplex (CTBUH 2024 Conference Diamond Sponsor), Getjar , Associated Stone Group Ltd , Dornan and O’Neill & Brennan UK

The #CTBUH2024 International Conference "New or Renew: Addressing the Density Dilemma" is only one month away! Register today and enhance your conference experience by registering for one of the wide-ranging topical workshops taking place on Monday, 23 September, including: 🏬Retrofitting Density, kindly sponsored by Buro Happold 👷♀️Carbon & Materials, kindly sponsored by ArcelorMittal 🍃 Applying Nature-Based Design Principles to Our Buildings and Cities, kindly sponsored by Surbana Jurong Group 🧑🚒 Fire Evacuation organized by the CTBUH Life & Fire Safety Committee 🌐 Mastering ESG Challenges & the Launch of the Global In-House Counsel Assembly, kindly sponsored by Charles Russell Speechlys Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ex86gG7i Don’t miss out on this year’s fantastic lineup of workshops, gain valuable insights and be a part of moving the needle forward in these important and relevant topics. Register now and join us in London & Paris, 23-27 Sept! (Please note that capacity is limited, and nearly all workshops sold out last year.) #conference #london #paris #aecindustry #skyscrapers #urbanism #workshops

In case you missed it, #CTBUH Board Member Scott Duncan, design partner @ Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), was featured in Tuesday's Crain's Chicago Business as "A Chicagoan to Know"...we agree and think you will, too. Read the full article to learn more about Scott, his favorite building, and an upcoming dream project along the Red Sea coast of Saudi Arabia:

Last week, CTBUH Director of Research Daniel Safarik led an insightful discussion on "Tall Timber: Height and Hybrids" in New York City! Hosted by the The Skyscraper Museum as part of their "TALL TIMBER: The Future of Cities in Wood" exhibition, the event took place at Thornton Tomasetti's office on 120 Broadway. Dan was joined by key experts Alejandro Fernandez Alvarez De Buergo (VP, Thornton Tomasetti), Benton Johnson (Structural Engineering Principal, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM)), and Eric Karsh (Structural Engineering, Equilibrium Consulting) for a deep dive into the future of tall timber structures. Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to this exciting conversation about the future of urban architecture and sustainability! 🙌 #CTBUH #TallTimber #SkyscraperMuseum #UrbanArchitecture #FutureOfCities #WoodConstruction #SustainableDesign

What digital technologies are shaping the future of the AEC tall building industry? What is advancing in AI? BIM? Digital Twins? VR?... A detailed report, authored by Nhlawuleko Ngobeni, Senior Project Manager at Turner & Townsend, captures the rich perspectives and experiences exchanged during a compelling panel discussion on "The Future of Digital," Organized by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) - UK Chapter Future Leaders Committee (FLC), a panel discussion was hosted at the "The Hub" in architecture office Foster + Partners on 21 March 2024, and featured technology experts from around the globe like Will Garner, Nick Harris (MCIOB) at Multiplex, Sherif Tarabishy at Foster + Partners, elena casini, Edward McIntosh, Eoin Kiely, Guilherme Lombardo, Gerald Tatenda Madondo, MRICS CCT, Dave Nicholson, and Retha Swanepoel, who shared invaluable insights into the transformative impact and disruption that AI and other digital advancements are having on design, engineering, and construction. Read the summary: https://lnkd.in/gnrdX74k Download the report: https://lnkd.in/g5-DPDhy #AI #DigitalTransformation #AECIndustry #FutureLeaders #Innovation #CTBUH #UKChapter

📣 The conference program for the CTBUH 2024 International Conference "New or Renew" has been released! 📣 Join us 23–27 September in London & Paris with an international roster of experts in sustainable vertical urbanism for a thought-provoking program, featuring: 🎉 Nearly 250 presentations organized into nine thematic tracks by world-renowned professionals 🎇 13 half-day workshops focused on tall building performance and urban habitat 🌳 Off-site programs in notable buildings, urban spaces, and developments throughout London 🤝 Social & networking receptions each evening ✨ Closing keynote plenary featuring our 2024 lifetime achievement award winners, Santiago Calatrava and John Zils 🏆 Our highly anticipated awards ceremony and dinner 🏙 An engaging Paris regional program And much, much more! See the program and register: https://lnkd.in/gEamvE3h Regular registration ends 30 July! Be among the expected cohort of more than 1,300 multidisciplinary, industry-leading professionals, including the world's foremost owner/developers, architects, urban planners, engineers, contractors, project managers, suppliers, academics, and a wide range of individuals and companies representing the full spectrum of disciplines and backgrounds in the AEC industry. #CTBUH2024 #UrbanDevelopment #Sustainability #NewOrRenew #FutureCities #Architecture #Engineering #VerticalUrbanism Thank you to our supporting partners City of London Corporation and NLA and to all our sponsors including our Diamond: FG Empreendimentos, Multiplex, PNB Merdeka Ventures, Stanhope PLC; Platinum: Dusit Central Park, JLL, KLCC Group of Companies, KONE, Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd., Otis Elevator Co., Paris La Défense, Schindler Elevator Corporation (U.S.), Sun Hung Kai Properties Limited, Tide, TK Elevator, Gruppo Unipol, UOL Group Limited; and to all our other Gold and Silver sponsors. For the full list go here: https://lnkd.in/dqjyme9q

📣 We are excited to announce the 2024 Fazlur R. Khan Lifetime Achievement Award winner as John Zils, a distinguished structural engineer who worked at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) for more than 40 years and helped pioneer the bundled-tube design with Fazlur Khan. John Zils, a notable figure in structural engineering, has led numerous projects worldwide that range widely in scope and scale: while at SOM he was instrumental in the realization of the Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower), in Chicago; the Guggenheim Bilbao Museum, in Bilbao; and the Hajj Terminal, in Jeddah, among many others. His expertise has helped push the boundaries of what is possible in high-rise design and CTBUH is honored to present this to him. He will receive the award and present at CTBUH’s annual international conference, "New or Renew: Addressing the Density Dilemma," September 23–27, in London and Paris. “The evolution of tall buildings is a testament to human ingenuity and our relentless pursuit of overcoming engineering challenges.” - John Zils Learn more about the awards at https://awards.ctbuh.org/ #london #paris #awards #lifetimeachievement #ctbuh #calatrava

🌟We are thrilled to announce the 2024 Lynn S. Beedle Lifetime Achievement Award winner as Santiago Calatrava, a renowned architect, structural engineer, sculptor, and painter. Celebrated for his visionary designs, harmonizing architecture, engineering, art, and nature, Santiago Calatrava is known for paradigm-shifting projects such as the Turning Torso, in #Sweden; the City of Arts and Sciences, in #Valencia; and the World Trade Center Transportation Hub, in #NewYorkCity. Calatrava has received a multitude of awards and accolades for his innovative approaches and aesthetic brilliance and CTBUH is honored to present this award to him. He will receive the award and present at CTBUH’s annual international conference, "New or Renew: Addressing the Density Dilemma," on September 23–27, in London and Paris. "Architecture and engineering are not merely technical professions; they are also artistic endeavors that shape our cities and our lives,” - Santiago Calatrava, Founder, Santiago Calatrava LLC Learn more about the awards at https://awards.ctbuh.org/ #london #paris #awards #lifetimeachievement #ctbuh #calatrava