CTBUH 2013

CTBUH 2013
International Conference
11–13 June | The Brewery | London, UK
The Unique Challenges of Building Tall in Historic Cities
www.ctbuh2013.com

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An Important Discussion for Historic Cities…
As the graph below displays, Europe has seen a significant
increase in skyscraper construction over the past two decades
– a trend that is set to continue in the near future. However, are
these significant buildings being successfully integrated into
the historic urban fabric that exists in most European cities
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Naberezhnaya in Moscow.
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Conference Diamond Sponsor
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European Skyscraper Icons: The skyscrapers contained on the cover of the brochure are (from rear cover left to front cover right):
One Canada Square, London; Strata, London; De Rotterdam, Rotterdam; Tour First, Courbevoie; Commerzbank Tower, Frankfurt;
Heron Tower, London; MG Tower, Gent; Renaissance Towers , Istanbul; HSB Turning Torso , Malmo; The Leadenhall Building,
London; Capital City Towers, Moscow; 20 Fenchurch, London; The Shard, London; 30 St. Mary Axe, London.
European Historic Icons: The historic buildings contained on the cover of the brochure are (from rear cover left to front cover right):
Hagia Sophia, Istanbul; Saint Basil’s Cathedral, Moscow; Glockenspiel Tower, Munich; St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City; Royal Liver
Building, Liverpool; Westminster Palace & Big Ben, London; Arc de Triomphe, Paris; St. Paul’s Cathedral, London; Colosseum,
Rome; Frankfurt Cathedral, Frankfurt.
The background text on the cover lists significant European cities with a population over one million where skyscrapers are built or
proposed, as well as the 100 future tallest buildings in Europe (complete, under construction, and proposed).

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Conference Synopsis
Height & Heritage: The Unique Challenges of Building Tall in Historic Cities
In the midst of two decades of unprecedented tall building development globally, Europe
has increasingly embraced the skyscraper, even in cities traditionally seen as “anti-tall.” From
London to Istanbul, Paris to Prague, Moscow to Madrid, many European cities are growing
taller, recognizing the need for a more sustainable concentration of infrastructure, energy
and carbon offered by denser cities.
The European context of these buildings is, however, often completely different to their
counterparts in other parts of the world. The piecemeal growth of historic European
cities has resulted in sites that are more restricted physically than those typical of a North
American grid plan, or a rapidly expanding Asia city. Plus there are often hundreds of years of
architectural history as direct accompaniment to take into account. Tall buildings in Europe
often have a completely different set of physical, social, cultural and environmental issues
to respond to than the rest of the world.
The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat is thus bringing its 2013 conference to
London – a city of both amazing modernity and historical wonder – to address these issues,
share information and create a dialogue for advancing future projects. What functions,
ground floor solutions and building expressions are appropriate for a European skyscraper
How tall is “tall” in a historical context Should there be more sensitivity around height
Do these buildings really deliver the oft-stated sustainable advantages Can they reduce,
generate and store energy in ways to benefit the city as a whole And how can these
most modern of architectural wonders integrate into the historic city to act as mediators
between the present and the past
The 2013 Conference will gather the world’s leading tall building owners, developers,
contractors, architects, engineers, planners, policy-makers and others to ultimately answer
the pressing question: is Europe correct in taking its cities skywards and, if so, what do
building designers, builders and operators need to do to create their own brand of
skyscrapers, appropriate to both the context and the age Join us in London to find out…
London skyline showing The
Leadenhall Building © British Land
What’s Inside:
Conference Synopsis 3
Key Dates 4
Abstract Submissions 4
Venue 4
Who & Why Attend 5
Social Events 6
Exhibition & Sponsorship 7
Technical Tours 8
Registration & Rates 10
Hotel Accommodation & Rates 11
Previous CTBUH Conferences 12
About the CTBUH 13
2012 Shanghai Feedback 14
Previous CTBUH Sponsors 15

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Key Conference Dates
Early Bird Registration Payment on or before January 25, 2013
Normal Registration Payment from January 26 – May 24, 2013
On-site Registration Payment on or after May 25, 2013
London 2013 Conference June 11–13, 2013
Conference Venue:
The Brewery, London
Anticipated Audience:
400-600 Delegates (+ 42 speakers & exhibition)
Conference Format:
2-day dual-track conference + 1-day tech tours
Pre-Conf. Cocktail Reception June 10, 2013
Speaker Sessions June 11–12, 2013
Conference Dinner June 11, 2013
Networking Reception June 12, 2013
All Day Technical Tours June 13, 2013
Abstract Submissions & Conference Theme
Individuals interested in speaking at the London Conference should compose a 1-page
abstract specifically addressing the Conference theme of “The Unique Challenges
of Building Tall in Historic Cities” and submit it to info@ctbuh.org. Please note that
there will only be 40 speaking slots across the two days of the Conference and thus
competition for speaking roles will be extremely high. In particular, it is unlikely that
any single company would have more than one speaking role.
Conference Venue: The Brewery Conference Center
Entertaining Londoners since the era of Lords Nelson and Byron, The Brewery occupies
the site of the former Whitbread brewery in East London. In 1750, Samuel Whitbread
transplanted his operations to Chiswell Street from two smaller breweries in town.
Within a few years, the brewery had become a vast operation and an attraction worthy
of royal visitors. Brewing on the site continued until 1976. Today, located in the midst
of the City near the “Silicon Roundabout” and the creative community of Shoreditch,
guests can stand in The Brewery courtyard and see the City of London skyline rising on
all sides, exemplifying the best of Height and Heritage in today’s urban fabric.

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Who Should Attend
Colleagues from all disciplines with a connection to tall buildings and urban habitat
are encouraged to attend, including the following professions:
• Building Owners & Managers
• Developers & Contractors
• Architects & Urban Planners
• Engineers (all disciplines)
• National & Local Government Officials
• Code & Regulatory Authorities
• Cost Consultants & Surveyors
• Funders, Insurers & Legal Firms
• Project / Construction Managers
• Fire & Life Safety Professionals
• Elevator Consultants / Suppliers
• Transport, Infrastructure & Landscape Companies
• Building Façade Design Firms
• Material & Building System Suppliers
• Geotechnical/Foundation Firms
• Energy Companies
• NGO’s & Academics
Why Attend
CTBUH events offer a wide variety of potential benefits and opportunities to attendees,
speakers and sponsors. A number of incentives are listed below:
• Learn from distinguished experts on latest in tall buildings and urban development
• Gain knowledge and insight in the latest thinking on sustainability
• Network with top influential people in the industry internationally
• Develop collaborative partnerships and business leads
• Earn up to 18 hours of Continuing Professional Education Credits
• Understand better the business opportunities in London and Europe
• Promote your company through sponsorship or exhibiting
• Influence best-practice thinking and policy making
• Experience the dynamic city of London and possibly other cities in Europe
• Tour seminal tall buildings built and under construction
• Enjoy social-networking events at top venues
• Experience the multi-national, multi-disciplinary network that is the CTBUH

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Social Events
The social events are always one of the highlights of a CTBUH conference, excellent for
business networking as well as relaxing with friends.
Pre-Conference Cocktail Reception (venue to be confirmed)
Monday, June 10, 6:30 – 8:30pm
Conference Dinner (venue to be confirmed)
Tuesday, June 12, 6:00 – 10:00pm
Networking Reception (venue to be confirmed)
Wednesday, June 13, 6:30 – 8:30pm
The Pre-Conference Cocktail Reception takes place the evening before the Conference
begins, and is for the benefit of those who want to socialize with other delegates before
the official opening of the Conference. The Conference Dinner – which takes place on
the evening of the first day – is open to all delegates who want to maximize business
opportunities at this 5-star formal dinner gathering. The Networking Reception takes
place on the evening of the second full day of the Conference, between the close of
presentations and the day of technical tours.
The venue for all three social events are currently being determined but will match
the unique, 5-star “skyscraper/skyline” venues that past CTBUH events have witnessed.
800 Delegates enjoy a presentation
at the 2012 Shanghai Congress

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Conference Exhibition & Sponsorship
There are opportunities for sponsorship of this key gathering at Diamond, Platinum, Gold
and Silver levels. Each major sponsorship package includes exclusive sponsorship of a
unique aspect of the Conference (e.g. the Networking Reception or Conference Dinner,
delegate Conference bags, USB sticks, name badge lanyards, a lunch or coffee break, etc).
In addition, each sponsorship package delivers general sponsorship benefits such as the
promotion of your company brand internationally in both the lead up to the Conference
and at the event itself, maximizing speaking opportunities, offering complimentary
attendance places, and much more.
There are also opportunities to take an exhibition stand within the conference exhibition.
For more information on sponsorship/exhibition opportunities, please see the separate
Conference sponsorship brochure and/or contact CTBUH Executive Director, Antony Wood
at awood@ctbuh.org

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Technical Tours Thursday, June 13
A number of technical tours of prominent tall buildings will take place on the third day of
the conference. The conference will thus be transported around London on this final day
of the event. Registered conference delegates should be able to undertake two technical
tours on the Thursday – one in the morning, and a second during the afternoon
Note: most of the tours below are indicative only at this stage, and not yet confirmed.
The Leadenhall Building
City of London Walking Tour with Peter Rees
Peter Rees, chief planner of the City of London, will be
providing a walking tour of the City on the final day of the
Conference. This tour will benefit greatly from Mr. Rees’
25+ years experience working in the City of London (by
invite only).
30 St. Mary Axe (to be confirmed)
Since its completion in 2004, 30 St. Mary Axe has become
a firm favorite, referred to by Londoners as “The Gherkin.”
Incorporating multiple green features including operable
windows and multi-story atriums, it set a new standard for
high-rise design in London and beyond.
The Leadenhall Building will become one of the tallest in
the city and occupies a prominent site directly opposite
Lloyd’s of London. At the time of the Conference tour, the
building is expected to be nearly topped out, allowing
delegates to see it in an advanced state of construction.
20 Fenchurch (to be confirmed)
Set to complete in 2014, tour “The Walkie Talkie,” one
of the new iconic skyscrapers in the City of London. 20
Fenchurch is easily recognizable by its floors which grow
in size as they go up culminating in a large viewing deck
and “sky gardens” that will be open to the public.
Broadgate Tower (to be confirmed)
Winner of the CTBUH 2009 Best Tall Building Europe Award,
Broadgate Tower marks a new era for the Broadgate region
of London. The combination of flexible and efficient
occupier space with high-caliber public space will make
for an insightful tour of one of London’s new landmarks.

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Centre Point (to be confirmed)
The historic Centre Point tower is an exceptional example
of brutalist architecture completed in 1967. Originally
built as a speculative office building, it now stands as a
historically significant building that has been designated
a grade II listed building in the English Heritage Archive.
The Lloyd’s Building (to be confirmed)
Heron Tower (to be confirmed)
Tour one of the most iconic buildings in London, known
for the service equipment that occupies the exterior of the
structure. Visit the large atrium space that looks down on
the Underwriting Room on the ground floor which houses
the famous Lutine Bell.
The Shard (to be confirmed)
In 2013, The Shard is expected to become the tallest
in Europe at 306 meters. Be among the first people to
experience The Shard with a tour of this new landmark on
the London skyline. The tour is likely to include a visit to
the observation deck, set to be the highest in the UK.
Tour the tallest building in the City of London and visit one
of the “villages” in Heron Tower. Ten “villages” with an atrium
at the heart of each encourage inter-floor engagement
and interaction. Heron Tower came to fruition after ten
years in the making and brings a new vitality to the city.
One Canada Square & Canary Wharf (to be confirmed)
The current tallest building in the UK, One Canada Square
is the center of the Canary Wharf development, a major
business district in London and home to many of the city’s
skyscrapers. The project stands at the center of this district
with some of the most prestigious real estate in the city.
Willis Building (to be confirmed)
Located in the heart of the City of London, the Willis Building
strikes a balance between commercial requirements and
respect for world-famous architectural heritage. Winner of
the CTBUH 2008 Best Tall Building Europe Award it steps
down to the public plaza located in front of the building.
... and others. For more visit: www.ctbuh2013.com

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Registration Rates
Registration Category
Early Bird Registration
(payment on or before January
25, 2013)
Normal Registration
(payment between
January 26 - May 24, 2013)
Late Registration
(payment on or after May 25, 2013)
GBP USD (approx) GBP USD (approx) GBP USD (approx)
Conference Only (CTBUH Member) 475 760 575 920 675 1080
Conference Only (Non-Member) 575 920 675 1080 775 1240
Conference + Dinner (CTBUH Member) 600 960 700 1120 800 1280
Conference + Dinner (Non-Member) 700 1120 800 1280 900 1440
Social Event Tickets
For Registered Conference
Delegates Only
GBP USD (approx)
Pre-Conf. Cocktail Reception 125 200
Conference Dinner 175 280
Networking Reception 125 200
Notes:
Conference Only Registration = All conference sessions + documentation + two technical tours (Day 3) + all lunches + coffee breaks.
Conference + Dinner = as above, plus attendance at Conference Dinner (£50 saving on dinner)
Please note that all registration fees will be collected in the United Kingdom through our logistical partner, MCI UK, in British Pound
Sterling (GBP). USD rates are indicative only and based on an exchange rate of approximately US$1.6 = GBP 1.
Cancellation Policy: A 100% refund, minus a GBP 60 / USD 100 processing fee (per delegate) will be given if written notice of cancellation
is received by March 31, 2013. A 50% refund will be given after March 31 up to April 30, 2013. No refund will be given for cancellation after
April 30, 2013. No refunds will be given for those who do not attend the conference. If you cannot attend the conference we are happy
to accept a substitute colleague without penalty up to May 31, 2013. No substitutions are allowed after May 31, 2013. All refunds will be
distributed after the Conference.

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Hotel Accommodation: The Montcalm at The Brewery
Built in 1750, the Brewery was the first, purpose-built mass-production brewery in
Britain. This Grade II listed complex today also houses the epitome of finesse and grace
- The Montcalm at The Brewery. This fantastic hotel is conveniently located between
Liverpool Street Station, Moorgate and across the courtyard from the Conference
venue.
This heritage building offers a lavish spread of modern bedrooms accentuated with
the best of amenities and luxuries. Each bedroom and the marvelously ornate suites
are highly appointed to the finest standards and the greatest attention to every
nuance, introducing new realms of luxury and style, with ambience resplendent in
timeless heritage.
Hotel Rates
Stay just across the courtyard from the Conference venue at The Montcalm at The Brewery
London City, a 5-star hotel located in the heart of the City of London. Very favorable rates
have been negotiated meaning you can stay in this conveniently located hotel for a
significant discount over the typical rates.
Room Category Conference Rate Published Rate Discount
GBP USD (approx) GBP USD (approx)
Standard Room 180 290 625 1000 70%
2012 Shanghai Delegates
exploring the Exhibition space

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Previous CTBUH Conferences
The Council holds at least one conference per year. Below is a selection of proceeding covers
from some of the Council’s past events, spanning a history since 1969:
Shanghai, 2012 Seoul, 2011 Mumbai, 2010 Chicago, 2009
Moscow, 2008
Dubai, 2008 Chicago, 2006 New York, 2005 London, 2001 Melbourne, 2001
Sao Paulo, 1997 Amsterdam, 1995 Hong Kong, 1990 Chicago, 1986 Singapore, 1984
Paris, 1977 Hong Kong, 1976 Warsaw, 1972 Bethlehem, 1972 Prague, 1971

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About the CTBUH
The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat is the world’s leading
resource for professionals focused on the design and construction of tall
buildings and future cities. Based at the Illinois Institute of Technology,
the not-for-profit group, founded in 1969, facilitates the exchange of
the latest multi-discipline knowledge available on tall buildings around
the world through events, publications, and its extensive network of
international representatives. At the same time, the Council’s research department is
spearheading the investigation of the next generation of tall buildings by aiding original
research on sustainability and key development issues.
The Council also maintains the world’s largest free database on tall buildings, The Skyscraper
Center, which is updated daily with detailed information, images and news on thousands
of tall buildings around the world. In addition, the CTBUH developed the international
standards for measuring tall building height and is recognized as the arbiter for bestowing
such designations as “The World’s Tallest Building.”
Continuing Education Credits
The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat is a registered American
Institute of Architects (AIA) Continuing Education Credits (CES) provider.
Registered professionals can expect to accumulate up to 18 hours of
CES credits during the three day event (including AIA Health, Safety &
Welfare and Sustainable Design credits). A Certificate of Completion will
be provided to registrants upon request.
View of the London skyline from
the UK’s future tallest, The Shard

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Most Recent CTBUH Conference: 9 th World Congress, Shanghai
The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat held its 9 th World Congress in Shanghai in 2012. The
event drew a wide variety of professions from all over the globe. Below are attendance statistics and
some delegate feedback from the event.
Middle East
12% (103)
Other
5% (40)
Europe
8% (67)
North America
18% (155)
Other Asia
11% (100)
China
46% (406)
Academic
5%
Construction
9%
Consultant/
Supplier
12%
Engineering
22%
Press
2%
Owners/Developers/
Government
24%
Architecture
26%
CTBUH 9 th World Congress
Shanghai
Asia Ascending: Age of the
Sustainable Skyscraper
Grand Hyatt Jin Mao
Attendees: 877
Countries represented: 43
Companies represented: 430
Delegate Feedback
Based on 292 returns out of 877 attendees
2%
98%
Did the Conference fulfill your reason for attending
Yes
No
98%
2%
29%
4%
66%
The Conference was well organized and coordinated.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral/Not Applicable
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
66%
29%
4%
1%
0%
45%
6%
48%
The presentations were relevant and engaging.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral/Not Applicable
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
48%
45%
6%
0%
1%
30%
5%
64%
I would recommend this Conference to others.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral/Not Applicable
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
64%
30%
5%
1%
0%
“The Shanghai Congress was beyond my
highest expectations and a great success for
Shanghai Tower as Sponsors of the event. We look
forward to participating in the next conference.”
Jianping Gu, Shanghai Tower , Shanghai
– Diamond Sponsor, 2012 Shanghai Congress
“Just to say thanks for all your
hospitality in Dubai. I enjoyed the
conference and doing my bit. Thanks for
persuading me to go in the first place!”
Ken Shuttleworth, MAKE Architects, London
– Speaker, 2008 Dubai Congress
“This is the most valuable event that
I have ever attended. Absolutely the top
level event in the industry.”
Xiaomei Lee, Gensler , Shanghai
– Delegate, 2012 Shanghai Congress

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Recent Sponsors of CTBUH Events
The companies below have all been sponsors of a recent CTBUH conference.
“I would like to thank you for the successful,
engaging and enriching congress you have put on
in Shanghai. The high level speakers, the exemplary
organization, and the varied, rich professional
content were all very successful.”
Gil Shenhav, Canaan-Shenhav Architects , Tel Aviv
– Delegate, 2012 Shanghai Congress
“I thoroughly enjoyed the Dubai Congress and heard
many favorable comments about it.”
Peter Wynne Rees, City of London Corporation, London
– Keynote Speaker, 2008 Dubai Congress
“The Chicago Conference was successful,
timely, and informative. I met and revisited with
some of the most talented professionals in the
world.”
Irwin Cantor, Irwin Cantor, New York
– Delegate, 2009 Chicago Conference

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CTBUH conferences are THE tall building conferences to attend,
for both learning of the latest design and technical advances in
sustainable cities and for business networking. We strongly encourage
your attendance at the 2013 Conference...
Statement endorsed by the industry leaders listed below:
Ahmad Abdelrazaq; Samsung Corporation
Talal Al Maiman; Kingdom Real Estate Development
William Baker; Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
Nicholas Billotti; Turner International
William Chilton; Pickard Chilton
Richard Cook; Cook+Fox Architects
Charles DeBenedittis; Tishman Speyer
Douglas Durst; The Durst Organization
Arthur Gensler; Gensler
Jianping Gu; Shanghai Tower Construction & Development
Louisa Hutton; Sauerbruch Hutton
Christoph Ingenhoven; ingenhoven architects
Helmut Jahn; Murphy/Jahn Architects
Daniel Libeskind; Studio Daniel Libeskind
Peter Murray; Wordsearch
William Pedersen; Kohn Pedersen Fox
Cesar Pelli; Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects
Peter Rees; City of London
Leslie Robertson; Leslie E. Robertson
Ken Shuttleworth; Make
Adrian Smith; Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill
Werner Sobek; Werner Sobek Group
Richard Tomasetti; Thornton Tomasetti
Akira Wada; Architectural Institute of Japan
Chris Wilkinson; Wilkinson Eyre Architects
Carol Willis; The Skyscraper Museum
Kenneth Yeang; Hamzah & Yeang
”
Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat
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