Welcome Message

The 7th International Conference on Tall Buildings is an opportunity for experts and researchers from all around the world to share information related to tall buildings, in terms of the latest practice, lessons learnt, and research ideas and outcomes. It is a forum at which ideas can be exchanged on how to further advance the development and management of tall buildings for the needs of the society, clients, and those who use them. With high-rise residential properties in Hong Kong reaching record heights, the International Conference on Tall Buildings is particularly relevant to the Hong Kong community, and I look forward to seeing many innovative and pioneering ideas emerging from it.

This relationship with the Hong Kong community is one that HKU understands. The University has grown with Hong Kong, and many of our graduates have taken on positions of leadership in society. We will continue to move forward with this dedication to excellence, a strong international outlook, and a commitment to the Hong Kong community.

On behalf of The University of Hong Kong, may I offer my best wishes for another productive and memorable International Conference on Tall Buildings, and I congratulate all those who have worked so hard to make the event a success.

Professor W. C. Chew
Dean of Engineering
The University of Hong Kong