Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, International building research organization in Chicago, US
The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat is an international research organization in Chicago that manages an extensive database with technical information about tall buildings worldwide. The institution develops and applies standardized measurement methods to determine official building heights and enable comparisons between different structures.
The organization was established in 1969 by Lynn S. Beedle at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and later moved to Chicago in 2003. This relocation allowed it to be closer to one of the birthplaces of modern skyscraper architecture.
The organization brings together professionals worldwide through conferences and research projects focused on vertical urban growth. Visitors and members experience exchange around modern tall building design and sustainable city development.
The organization is based in Chicago and hosts regular conferences and research sessions open to professionals and interested visitors. It's worth checking the website for current events and research reports that are freely accessible online.
The institution operates offices not only in Chicago but also in Shanghai and Venice to adapt its research work regionally. These locations allow it to gather different perspectives on tall building architecture and urban development across various cultures.
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