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Council on Vertical Urbanism

Logo: CTBUH, Non-free logo, via Wikipedia3

International body

The Council on Vertical Urbanism (CVU), formerly known as the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH), is an international body in the field of tall buildings, including skyscrapers, and sustainable urban design. A nonprofit organization based at the Monroe Building in Chicago, Illinois, United States, the CVU announces the title of "The World's Tallest Building" and is widely considered to be an authority on the official height of tall buildings.2 It was founded by Lynn S. Beedle.1 It is headquartered in Illinois Institute of Technology.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1969Founded1

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The Council on Vertical Urbanism (CVU), formerly known as the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH), is an international body in the field of tall buildings, including skyscrapers, and sustainable urban design. A nonprofit organization based at the Monroe Building in Chicago, Illinois, United States, the CVU announces the title of "The World's Tallest Building" and is widely considered to be an authority on the official height of tall buildings. Its stated mission is to study and report "on all aspects of the planning, design, and construction of tall buildings."2

The story

Founded by Lynn S. Beedle in 1969.1

Leadership

Who has led Council on Vertical Urbanism, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.

Products and brands

The CVU works with institutions of higher-education from around the world in researching projects related to tall building design.

Building as used on the CVU www.skyscrapercenter.com

From Wikipedia’s article on Council on Vertical Urbanism, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.4

Former names

  • Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat1976 to Oct 6, 20251
  • Joint Committee on Tall Buildings1969 to 19761

Timeline

  1. Oct 6, 2025Renamed Name changed to Council on Vertical Urbanism1
  2. 1976Renamed Name changed to Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat1
  3. 1969Founded Founded1

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