CTBUH Media Institute/Association Member
Cardiff University
About
Cardiff University is an ambitious and innovative university with a bold and strategic vision located in a beautiful and thriving capital city. Their world-leading research was ranked 5th among UK universities in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework for quality and 2nd for impact. They provide an educationally outstanding experience for their students.
Driven by creativity and curiosity, they strive to fulfill social, cultural and economic obligations to Cardiff, Wales, and the world.
Fields of Expertise
Academic / University; Architecture
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Membership details
Membership Level
Media Institute/Association
Member Since
2015
Member Offices
Cardiff
Buildings
Rank |
Name |
Status
Completed Architecturally Topped Out Structurally Topped Out Under Construction On Hold Proposed Vision Never Completed Demolished Competition Entry Canceled Proposed Renovation Under Renovation Renovated Under Demolition |
Completion |
Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
1967 |
48.2 m / 158 ft |
Building Completions Timeline
Research
17 October 2016
Enhancing Social-Cultural Sustainability in Tall Buildings: A Trace from Vernacular Houses
In the age of globalization and continuous urbanization, architects have a greater responsibility to design buildings with comfortable and sustainable environments. However, solutions should not...
Research
03 March 2008
Design Strategies for Environmentally Sustainable Residential Skyscrapers
This paper will focus on environmentally sustainable residential towers, specifically ones situated in the cool temperate climates of Europe and North America. It will consider...
Rank |
Name |
City |
Completion |
Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
1967 |
48 m / 158 ft |
Statistics
Average Building Age*
57 Years
Most Common Function*
Education (100%), 1 Buildings
* Based on 150 m+ buildings currently in the database.
*Based on 1 Completed & Under Construction Buildings
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Research
17 October 2016
Enhancing Social-Cultural Sustainability in Tall Buildings: A Trace from Vernacular Houses
In the age of globalization and continuous urbanization, architects have a greater responsibility to design buildings with comfortable and sustainable environments. However, solutions should not...
03 March 2008
Design Strategies for Environmentally Sustainable Residential Skyscrapers
This paper will focus on environmentally sustainable residential towers, specifically ones situated in the cool temperate climates of Europe and North America. It will consider...
CTBUH Initiatives Involving Cardiff University
CTBUH Accredits Cardiff University Course
19 August 2015
A new course at Cardiff University focusing on the sustainable analysis and design of "mega-buildings" has been accredited by the CTBUH.
Ctbuh Leaders At Cardiff University
CTBUH Tall Building Academic & Teaching Committee, 2018 – Present
Phil Jones
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