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Workshops

On Monday, 23 September, from 1:30–5:00 PM, join us for half-day workshops on various topics related to tall building performance and urban habitat. Workshops are a combined effort between sponsor representatives and relevant leaders of CTBUH assemblies and committees. They are meant to be smaller, more interactive studies of a specific topic, and contain two sessions. The first session will feature presentations on the latest developments in the topic, and the second session will contain an interactive component, to discuss issues arising from session one. Capacity is limited, and workshops do sell out—reserve your spot today!

Click any of the initial workshop themes below to learn more:

Delegates attending one of the workshops at the CTBUH 2023 Int’l Conference in Singapore © CTBUH

Carbon & Materials

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The first consideration in any attempt to answer the “new or renew” question is to fully account for the carbon footprint and composition of the materials that will be manufactured from scratch, demolished, or repurposed within a structure. This workshop provides an informative framework for understanding the carbon and cost implications of material choices. 

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Legal Issues in Tall Buildings

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From rights to light, privacy and the practicalities of vertical extensions to existing buildings, the legal and code environment for tall buildings has become considerably more complex in recent years. The leading practitioners in property law and regulation from around the world convene in this workshop, emerging with a clear sense of purpose and a new set of tools for tackling these issues in their own practices. 

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The Net-Zero High-Rise: Design and Energy Efficiency

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Planning for Density

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A key aspect of increasing urbanization is densification. The prospect of increased density can have a negative connotation in some communities, but it can also be an impactful driver of intensified economic activity and improved quality of life. The critical difference in outcomes is driven by planning. The coordination of infrastructure, construction, and policy among many diverse stakeholders is essential to successfully managing the density dilemma. Join this workshop to spearhead fresh, interdisciplinary thinking on the subject. 

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Reducing Urban Heat Through Vertical and Horizontal Greenery

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Smart, Sustainable, Integrated Developments

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As the question of “New or Renew?” revolves around considerations of carbon impact from decisions made about construction materials and methods, the industry’s embrace of mass timber for ever-larger buildings deserves continued attention. This workshop uses best-practice examples, including the Punggol Digital District in Singapore, to spark a vigorous discussion of the whole-life cycle implications of our design choices. The workshop also considers the importance of wiring smart districts with open digital platforms, which enables tenants to take on near-future challenges; on-site wastewater management, and the “car-lite” approach to urban planning.

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Sustainable Retrofitting: The Business and Carbon Cases

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In the swiftly evolving landscape of urban development, the sustainable transformation of high-rise buildings represents a pivotal challenge with profound implications for environmental, social, and economic sustainability. This workshop invites specialists from across the real estate industry—including cost analysts, developers, engineers, and sustainability experts—to collaboratively explore the multifaceted business case for retrofitting high-rise buildings through the lens of carbon pricing and embodied carbon savings. 

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Sustainable Retrofitting: Engineering

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Retrofitting and regenerating tall buildings can involve significant structural changes. As open floor plans, access to light, and high ceilings are often desired, this may require longer spans and deeper beams. Decisions around engineering retrofits must be carefully considered, so as not to inadvertently increase the carbon footprint of the building being retrofitted. Learn from leading experts on this topic in this workshop. 

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Vertical Transportation/Mobility

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Volumetric Off-Site Construction

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