6th World Congress of Tall Buildings & Urban Habitat

**STOP PRESS!!**
GRAND PRIX DATE CHANGES
The Australian Grand Prix will now be held in Melbourne from the dates Thursday 1 to Monday 5 March 2001. The Congress Accommodation Blocks only extend to depart on Saturday 3 March. If you wish to extend past this date, bookings for the extension period will need to be made direct with the hotel. Hotel contact details will be advised on your Registration/Accommodation Confirmation.

COUNCIL FOR TALL BUILDING AND URBAN HABITAT
The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, an international organisation of architectural, engineering and planning professionals, was established to study and report on all aspects of the planning, design, construction, and operation of tall buildings. Such structures find application primarily as commercial and residential facilities in both industrial and developing countries. A major focus of the Council is the publications of Monographs on tall buildings and urban habitat for use by those responsible for their planning and design.

The Council also has a major concern with the role of tall buildings in the urban environment and their impact thereon. This involves a systematic study of the whole problem of providing adequate space for life and work, considering not only technological factors, but social and cultural aspects as well.

The Council is not an advocate for tall buildings, per se; but in those situations in which they are viable, it seeks to encourage the use of the latest knowledge in their implementation.