Books

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Technical Guides

Produced by the CVU’s working groups, these guides are indispensable for designers of tall buildings. Each guide provides practical, state-of-the-art technical detail. Covering a variety of topics, these guides offer a wealth of knowledge essential for both industry professionals and academic researchers.
Research Reports

CVU Research Reports provide insights into the critical investigations undertaken by the CVU Research Division. These reports are published in keeping with the Council’s goal to disseminate cutting-edge information on tall buildings to industry professionals around the world.
Tall Buildings + Urban...

Providing a global overview of tall building design and construction in a given year, the Tall Buildings + Urban Habitat series explores the projects, technologies, and approaches reshaping skylines and urban spaces worldwide. Discover how tall buildings are evolving into better stewards of the urban environment through contemporary design practices, advanced construction techniques, and a greater emphasis on human comfort.
Best Tall Buildings

The CVU Best Tall Buildings series profiles the winners, finalists, and nominees of the annual CVU Awards Program. The book serves as a global snapshot of tall building construction and activity in any given year. Project profiles include images, drawings, and detailed project statistics and consultant team listings.

Please note: the Best Tall Buildings series has been rebranded as a new book series entitled Tall Buildings + Urban Habitat, which now serves as the annual snapshot for projects featured in the CVU Awards Program. Learn more.
In Detail

The CVU “In Detail” series provides an in-depth, full-color exploration of some of the most important tall buildings in the world, drawing from the multi-disciplinary expertise of the practitioners directly involved in bringing these buildings to life.
Special Publications

Discover our Special Publications, a curated selection of landmark titles, in-depth reports, and exclusive releases that explore critical themes in urban development and tall buildings. Featuring expert insights, case studies, and forward-thinking ideas, these editions offer unique perspectives for professionals, researchers, and anyone interested in the future of cities.
Conference Publications

The CVU Conferences are known for their cutting-edge content on the advances in the design and technology of tall buildings. The Conference Proceedings (Hardcover) is a compilation of all the technical papers delivered at Conference sessions by the many industry leaders who present on new ideas, innovations, and projects at CVU Conferences. The Conference Reports offer an excellent recap of the Conference, providing a summary of the event's presentations and activities.
Digital Publications

Explore our Digital Publications collection, featuring cutting-edge research, conference proceedings, and expert insights on tall buildings, urban design, and vertical urbanism. Accessible anytime, these titles offer innovative ideas, global case studies, and practical knowledge for architects, planners, developers, and policymakers shaping the future of cities.
White Papers

White papers cover a broad range of vertical-urbanism and tall-building-related topics in a concise, digestible format. Produced in partnership with member assemblies of subject matter experts, they are invaluable resources for practitioners across the city-making spectrum.