Best Tall Non-Building Award

The Best Tall Non-Building Award recognizes projects that have made extraordinary contributions to the advancement of tall structures as distinctive landmarks with a significant impact on the surrounding context, yet do not satisfy the formal CTBUH definition of a “building.” Projects should exhibit environmental, social, and economic sustainability and/or should highlight remarkable technical skills and innovations in design, engineering, construction, etc.

• For the 2025 Awards Program, the project must be completed, according to CTBUH Tall Building Criteria, between January 1, 2020 and December 31, 2024 (60-month eligibility window). In cases where ongoing works prevent final photography and thus submission to the current year’s awards, a one-year grace period may be granted.
• The project must not qualify as a building according to CTBUH Tall Building Criteria. If more that 50-percent of the project’s height is occupiable, please consider submitting for the Best Tall Building Award.

• All project data (Completion Date, Heights, Function, Structure Type, Etc.) should follow CTBUH Tall Building Criteria, which can be found here.
• Where information is known, CTBUH will automatically populate the award submission form, but submitters retain the ability to add additional building information and amend any of the existing fields, where appropriate.
• Please prepare the below materials to ensure that your submission is completed efficiently.

• Basic Info: Name, Location, and Completion Date
• Project Data: Function, Material, and Height
• Project Team: Ownership, Designers, Engineers, and Contractors

Written Description

The submission will ask the submitter to describe the following:

• The project’s context and surroundings
• Design ideas and original concept
• The sustainability and environmental approach
• How the project is successful for the owner, occupants, and city at large

Participation consent: although there is no charge to submit to the awards program, all winning projects must be CTBUH Organizational Members and commit to present at the annual CTBUH International Conference and attend the Awards Ceremony & Dinner.

Right to usage of materials: all submitted text, images, and drawings may be published in CTBUH print and digital publications. Required images and drawings include:

• Drawings: Floor Plans, Sections, and Elevations
• Images: Key Exterior Views, Exterior Details, Interior or Access Views, and any additional information.

Further information on Participation Consent & Rights to Usage of Materials can be found on the official submission form.