18 November 2015

Regional Technical Seminar: Building Envelope Design for Major Structures

The CTBUH Qatar Chapter organized a successful technical seminar in the Crown Plaza Hotel in Doha, Qatar, entitled “Building Envelope Design for Major Structures.” The...

18 October 2012

Best Tall Building Middle East & Africa: Doha Tower: Reflecting Culture

The distinctive cylindrical form is elegant and efficient, creating a distinctive new landmark for the fast-growing Qatar capital. The façade is constructed of multi-layered patterns...

18 October 2012

Interview: Doha Tower

Hassan Al Duhaimi and Hafid Rakem discuss the Best Tall Building Middle East & Africa, Doha Tower, and how the design approach to culture, context,...

10 October 2011

Towards Eco-Tall Buildings in Doha

This presentation discusses the development of tall buildings in Doha due to rapid urbanization and development since the middle of the 20th century. The presentation...

22 October 2009

2009 Best Tall Building Award Winners: Tornado Tower, Doha, Qatar

Frank Zabel, CICO Consultants presents at the CTBUH 2009 Chicago Conference. Each year the CTBUH recognizes excellence in tall building design and construction by conferring...

03 March 2008

A Postcard from Dubai

Andy Davids from Hyder Consulting gave an overview of the design and construction of some of the tallest buildings in the world, currently under construction...