We’re pleased to announce that Dr. Roy Denoon has joined the Council on Vertical Urbanism (CVU) as director of research development.

 

Well known in the field of tall buildings, with more than 30 years of experience as a leader in wind engineering and building performance, Roy has contributed to the Council’s work for over a quarter of a century, including as a co-author of technical guides, a member of review panels and juries, and a frequent conference presenter. He currently chairs the CVU Engineering Assembly and was named a Fellow in 2019 in recognition of his sustained contributions and influence in advancing knowledge related to tall buildings and the urban habitat.

 

In his new role, Roy will focus on strengthening CVU’s research development capabilities, with particular emphasis on commissioned research, an area of strategic importance for the organization. He will work closely with CVU’s global development, research, and regional teams, and in coordination with Dan Safarik, who continues in his role as research director.

 

Beyond his long-standing involvement with CVU, Roy has played a significant role in the development of design standards and guidelines for the built environment. He currently serves as a voting member of the ASCE 7 Main Committee and its Wind Loading Subcommittee, and he lectures and teaches regularly for professional organizations worldwide.

 

Roy grew up in Scotland, where he earned his degree in civil and structural engineering from the University of Edinburgh, before relocating to Sydney to complete a master’s degree in wind engineering. He later served as a Research Fellow at the University of Sydney, conducting wind tunnel testing for high-rise buildings and several venues for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, while completing his PhD through the University of Queensland. His career has since spanned senior roles in wind tunnel testing, application of wind engineering in multi-disciplinary design environments, technical advancement, and international business development.

 

Having lived and worked across Europe, Australasia, Asia, the Middle East, and North America, Roy brings a genuinely global perspective to this new role. Please join us in welcoming him.