CTBUH

The BioSkin that coats the NBF Osaki Building in Tokyo integrates evaporative cooling to keep its surface temperature down

Architecture

BioSkin defies urban heat island effect to help keep buildings cool

The BioSkin that coats Tokyo's NBF Osaki Building in Tokyo integrates evaporative cooling to keep its surface temperature down, and having won the CTBUH Innovation Award award earlier this month, could help tackle rising urban temperatures around the world.

Architecture

CTBUH lists its picks for Best Tall Buildings of 2012

The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat has released its list of Best Tall Buildings for 2012

Holiday Destinations

World’s tallest building opens called Burj Khalifa

The 828-meter Burj Khalifa opened yesterday, becoming the world’s tallest building alongside many world records including the highest occupied floor, highest observation deck, highest mosque, highest swimming pool, and tallest service lift.