History of CCHRB
The founders of the CCHRB first met in 1968. The original By-Laws were adopted on May 6, 1969, making it reportedly the first organization in the world established for the specific purpose of the advancement of all aspects of knowledge of high rise buildings. The Committee holds monthly meetings, while the various Task Forces meet on an as-needed basis to address special topics. Since the founding of the Committee, it has sponsored or co-sponsored numerous public seminars and events, and published twenty publications related to the design, construction and/or operation of high rise buildings.
Hold the Date for the 2012 CCHRB Seminar: Thursday, June 14, 2012
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Next Meeting Program
The Continuing Evolution of Natural Ventilation Strategies for High Rise Building
Erik Olsen, Managing Director, Transsolar Inc., New York office
The effective management of the ventilation system has always been one of the unique challenges of designing high rise buildings. The importance of it continues to increase with the significant growth in emphasis of air quality and sustainability.
Over the past several decades, Transsolar Climate Engineering has researched and has been involved in implementing natural ventilation systems into the designs of tall buildings in many varying climates. This presentation will include some of the post-occupancy data for Deutsche Post Building in Frankfurt, Germany; the Manitoba Hydro Place building in Winnipeg, Canada (which was selected as the CTBUH 2009 Best Tall Building of the Americas) and will review the design features of the KfW Westarkade bank building in Frankfurt Germany, (which, in November 2011, was selected as the CTBUH Building of the Year).
This presentation will be of great interest to building owners and managers, architects, mechanical engineers and subcontractors, general contractors, and all who are interested in the integration of cost effective sustainable practices into high rise buildings.
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