Council on Vertical Urbanism

Council on Vertical Urbanism The Council on Vertical Urbanism (CVU), previously the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH). Shaping the vertical future of cities.

Sharing the knowledge to build it.

Get first-hand insight into 50 Fenchurch Street, a landmark high-rise project currently under construction.Learn about t...
10/13/2026

Get first-hand insight into 50 Fenchurch Street, a landmark high-rise project currently under construction.

Learn about the engineering and delivery challenges of the 36-story, all-electric building from senior representatives at Multiplex, the team bringing the scheme to life.

Complemented by designs for an innovative public realm centered around a 700-year-old Grade-I listed church tower, the project's features enhance sustainability, support biodiversity, and are redefining the future of vertical urbanism. The project is also a 2023 CVU Future Project Award of Excellence winner.

Join us at the 2026 VU Summit in London to have the opportunity to choose from building tours, like this one, on Thursday, 29 October.

Learn more and register!
https://vusummit.com/off-site-tours/

Kindly sponsored by Multiplex

Thank you to the UK Chapter Future Leaders Committee for hosting.

Get a chance to experience One Leadenhall in London.Completed in 2025, the 35-story, office building in the heart of the...
10/12/2026

Get a chance to experience One Leadenhall in London.

Completed in 2025, the 35-story, office building in the heart of the City is adjacent to one of London’s most historic and vibrant landmarks – Leadenhall Market. Developed by BGRE (formerly Brookfield Properties) and designed by Make Architects, One Leadenhall is setting new benchmark rents in the City.

Led by representatives from BGRE and Make Architects, attendees will tour key areas of the building and hear how the development delivers a workplace experience that supports the evolving needs of occupiers.

Join us at the 2026 VU Summit in London to have the opportunity to choose from building tours, like this one, on Thursday, 29 October.

Learn more and register!
https://vusummit.com/off-site-tours/

Walk the City with senior leaders from Arup, from the 'Gherkin,' Lloyd's Building, to newer developments like 8 Bishopsg...
10/12/2026

Walk the City with senior leaders from Arup, from the 'Gherkin,' Lloyd's Building, to newer developments like 8 Bishopsgate and to the still-rising 50 Fenchurch Street.

Learn how engineering, heritage and materiality are woven together to create truly innovative solutions that define the city.

Join us at the 2026 VU Summit in London to have the opportunity to choose from building tours, like this one, on Thursday, 29 October.

Learn more and register!
https://vusummit.com/off-site-tours/

Kindly sponsored by Arup

Thank you to our Platinum Sponsors for the 2026 VU Summit!🔹JLL🔹KONE🔹Surbana Jurong🔹TK ElevatorTheir commitment helps con...
10/09/2026

Thank you to our Platinum Sponsors for the 2026 VU Summit!

🔹JLL
🔹KONE
🔹Surbana Jurong
🔹TK Elevator

Their commitment helps connect a global community working to make our cities more sustainable and livable. Together, we're coming together to discuss the ideas and technologies shaping tomorrow's skylines.

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We're proud to have MVRDV Next as a Program Partner and Gold Sponsor for the 2026 VU Summit.MVRDV NEXT is the research b...
10/05/2026

We're proud to have MVRDV Next as a Program Partner and Gold Sponsor for the 2026 VU Summit.

MVRDV NEXT is the research branch of Dutch architecture firm MVRDV. They operate at the intersection of computation, climate and the future of architectural practice. As a research-driven and data-informed studio, the team uses carbon intelligence to steer architectural concepts and design decisions toward maximum impact and relevance, from steering earliest sketches to informing global policy frameworks.

🌐As a 2026 Sustainability Executive Program Partner, the partnership between CVU and MVRDV NEXT significantly expands the ability to scale carbon insights from MVRDV’s global portfolio to CVU’s worldwide collection of high-rise buildings.

💫 Thank you for supporting the Council and advancing the future of vertical urbanism

Join MVRDV Next and the global CVU community in London, 26 to 29 October 2026.

👉 Register now for the 2026 VU Summit:
https://vusummit.com/

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Get a chance to experience The Shard in London from behind the scenes.Led by Senior Representatives from Façade Access S...
10/04/2026

Get a chance to experience The Shard in London from behind the scenes.

Led by Senior Representatives from Façade Access Solutions, participants will gain exclusive access to key façade access areas, including Levels 29 and 75, while discovering the innovative engineering, sophisticated operation, and specialist maintenance that keep one of London’s most iconic skyscrapers performing at its best.

Join us at the 2026 VU Summit in London to have the opportunity to choose from building tours, like this one, on Thursday, 29 October.

Learn more and register!
https://vusummit.com/off-site-tours/

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KPF is a 💎 Diamond Sponsor of the 2026 VU Summit, and we're grateful for their partnership as we head to London this Oct...
10/02/2026

KPF is a 💎 Diamond Sponsor of the 2026 VU Summit, and we're grateful for their partnership as we head to London this October.

Dedicated to creating high-density urbanism and architecture that makes a lasting impact on cities around the world, KPF works at a range of scales and typologies. The firm’s projects demonstrate its commitment to design innovation and sustainability while contributing to their surrounding context.

In addition, KPF is a 2026 Cities for People Founding Partner, reinforcing a shared commitment to advance sustainable vertical urbanism through research, innovation, and global engagement.

💫 Thank you for supporting the Council and advancing the future of vertical urbanism

Join KPF and the global CVU community in London, 26 to 29 October 2026.

👉 Register now for the 2026 VU Summit.
https://vusummit.com/register/

We're proud to have PNC Architects | Sobha Realty as a 💎 Diamond Sponsor for the 2026 VU Summit. With a steadfast dedica...
10/02/2026

We're proud to have PNC Architects | Sobha Realty as a 💎 Diamond Sponsor for the 2026 VU Summit.

With a steadfast dedication to redefining luxury living, PNC Architects and Sobha Realty have earned a reputation for architectural ingenuity, superior craftmanship, speedy project delivery, and a strong commitment to sustainability.

Their expertise is shaping the future of Dubai’s vertical expansion, driving the next evolution of high-rise innovation.

💫 Thank you for supporting the Council and advancing the future of vertical urbanism

Join PNC Architects | Sobha Realty and the global CVU community in London, 26 to 29 October 2026.

👉 Register now for the 2026 VU Summit.
https://vusummit.com/

New white paper released! 🔹Developed through CVU's 2026 Sustainability in Action Premier Program Partnership with constr...
10/01/2026

New white paper released!

🔹Developed through CVU's 2026 Sustainability in Action Premier Program Partnership with constructsteel, the new report "Decarbonization of the Steel Industry: Medium-Term Goals and Immediate Gains for the Construction Sector," looks at steel's role in the built environment and delivers actionable insight into reducing embodied carbon in a material that underpins more than half of global construction.

Read the white paper now:
https://verticalurbanism.org/news-article/steels-path-to-net-zero-cvu-releases-new-research-from-constructsteel/

🔸Join the accompanying webinar with constructsteel leaders on the paper's findings and what they mean for project teams today.

Date: Thursday, October 8
Time: 8:00 AM CDT/3:00 PM CEST

Register for the webinar:
https://verticalurbanism.org/news-events/

Let's build tall better!

Thank you to Multiplex for joining the 2026 VU Summit as a 💎 Diamond Sponsor.Multiplex is a premier construction company...
10/01/2026

Thank you to Multiplex for joining the 2026 VU Summit as a 💎 Diamond Sponsor.

Multiplex is a premier construction company with a simple purpose: to construct a better future. Operating in 12 cities across four continents, they have worked on some of the most iconic and complex construction projects in the world, including Quay Quarter Tower in Sydney (CVU 2023 Best Tall Building Worldwide).

💫 Thank you for supporting the Council and advancing the future of vertical urbanism.

Join Multiplex and the global CVU community in London, 26 to 29 October 2026.

👉 Register now for the 2026 VU Summit.
https://vusummit.com/

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