Sustainable High-rise Building Design: Crafting a Greener Future
The Evolution of Sustainable High-rise Buildings

The Benefits of Sustainable High-rise Building Design

Key Elements of Sustainable High-rise Building Design




Sustainablehigh-risebuildingsmight sound like an oxymoron to some, but it doesn't have to be that way. From flexible use and bringing in the community to incorporating biophilicdesignand emphasizing people-centricdesign, many architects are rethinking the way theydesignskyscrapers andhigh-rises.
Feb 3, 2025This article explores the different technologies used to makehigh-risebuildingssustainableand environment friendly.
Therefore, an ecosystem in the scale of ahigh-risebuildingthat implements nature-baseddesignsolutions can be achieved through designing ecologicalhigh-risebuildings.
Abstract This article examines outstanding "sustainable" skyscrapers that received international recognition, including LEED certification. It identifies vital green features in eachbuildingand summarizes the prominent elements for informing future projects. Overall, this research is significant because, given the mega-scale of skyscrapers, any improvement in theirdesign, engineering ...
Newhigh-risebuildingscan be made moresustainableby using locally-sourced materials and asustainabledesignduring construction. Allhigh-risebuildingscan earn a LEED certification proving they aresustainable. And existingbuildingscan use renewable energy or become greenbuildings.
This is contrary tosustainabledevelopment idea, but aroused the exploring for a greenhigh-risebuildingdesign, with nature, reduce energy consumption and improve the space environment.
Summary This paper presents a review of the recent literature on sustainability in construction anddesignwith a focus onhighrisebuildings. The paper is divided into the following main sections: energy consumption, environmental effects and green practices forhighrisebuildings.
Abstract: Green energy-saving is a hot spot in the current social and economic development, especially in the construction industry as a basic industry to promote thesustainabledevelopment of our national economy, which needs to meet the social value needs of green development. In thedesignprocess ofhigh-risebuildings, green energy-saving consciousness andbuildingshould be combined ...
Jul 3, 2024Major cities of the world continue to grapple with rapid urban population growth and unprecedented urban sprawl. As a result, policymakers, planners, and architects have become increasingly interested in the "vertical city" paradigm. The United Nations estimates that by 2050, the urban population will increase by about 2.5 billion people, which translates to 80 million dwellers a year, 1.5 ...
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The article identifies essential green features from 12 case studies of recognizedsustainableskyscrapers. Greenwashing is a significant concern insustainabledesign, complicating the authenticity of green claims. COVID-19 emphasizes the need for healthier, nature-integrateddesignsinhigh-risebuildings.
This paper examines the criticaldesignfactors and strategies that warrant consideration to accomplishsustainableorhigh-performance tallbuildingsapplying innovative technologies.
9BuildingsThat ProveSustainableArchitecture andHighDesignAre a Perfect Pair Devised by the likes of Jean Nouvel and C. Y. Lee, these structures show us how architecture can be eco-friendly ...
Oct 29, 2024This paper also explains the fundamental principles anddesignconsiderations forhigh-risebuildings, focusing on structural systems, earthquake resistance, and wind load effects.
Nov 27, 2024Objectives: The study aims to critically analyze greenhigh-risebuildingsand their associated challenges based on peer-reviewed journals published between 2020 and 2024, in order to understand ...
A new generation ofsustainabletallbuildingsis challenging conventionalhigh-risebuildingpractices and setting trends for future projects incorporating innovations in materials and intelligentbuildingsystems.
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May 9, 2025Sustainablepractices inhigh-risebuildingconstruction focus on minimizing environmental impact through energy-efficient materials, water conservation techniques, and waste reduction strategies. These practices aim to enhance resource efficiency and can lead to significant reductions in energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. The article discusses the importance of sustainability in ...
Delivered by a team of world leading experts, this comprehensive edited book covers the state-of-the-art of advanced research, innovations, and future perspectives towardssustainablehigh-risebuildings. The book is structured in three parts from architecture to engineering and city planning includingsustainableenvironmental systems, skybridges, curtain walling resiliency, tall timber ...
Mar 5, 2025These features not only facilitate cross-ventilation but also create a symbiotic relationship between the built environment and nature. As a result, thebuildinghas become a model forsustainablehigh-risedesign, offering valuable lessons for future urban developments.
Dec 9, 2025However, conventionalhigh-risesface criticism for their environmental footprint and social shortcomings including exclusionarydesign, decreased equity, and diminished community interaction. In contrast, emerging greenhigh-riseparadigms emphasize inclusivity, shared spaces, and equitable access to amenities as key components of urban well ...
Nov 27, 2024Resumo Objectives: The study aims to critically analyze greenhigh-risebuildingsand their associated challenges based on peer-reviewed journals published between 2020 and 2024, in order to understand the effectiveness ofsustainablepractices applied to tallbuildings.
Malarkey manufacturessustainable, performance roofing shingles using rubberized asphalt, upcycled materials, and smog-reducing granules.
Dec 1, 2025The rapid urbanization and increasing demand forhigh-risebuildingsnecessitatesustainableconstruction practices that integrate environmental, economic, and social considerations. This study employs Structural Topic Modeling to analyse research trends insustainablehigh-risedevelopment, identifying key themes across construction materials, structuraldesign, urban sustainability ...
Proven track record inbuildingservicesdesignwith different types of sectors, includinghighrise, commercial, residential, retail, healthcare, industrial, educational, refurbishment, etc. Proven record as a Project Engineer on several projects.
This paper presents a review of the recent literature on sustainability in construction anddesignwith a focus onhighrisebuildings. The paper is divided into the following main sections: energy ...
This paper reviewssustainabledesignapproaches forhigh-risebuildingsamidst increasing urbanization and land scarcity.High-risebuildingsenhance residential satisfaction and social integration when designed with diverse social needs in mind.
Jan 30, 2026SustainableHigh-RiseBuildingDesign: Energy Efficiency, Materials, and Long-Term Value Cities are growing vertically, but the future of urban development depends on how efficiently those towers perform.Sustainablehigh-risebuildingdesignfocuses on reducing energy demand, lowering carbon emissions, improving occupant health, and maximizing long-term asset value. Modern skyscrapers must ...
SustainableHigh-RiseBuildings: T oward Resilient Built Environ ment Kheir Al-Kodmany * Department of Urban Planning and Policy, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
Jul 3, 2024Using less material also means reducing embodied energy for the chosen material. While there are many intertwined aspects for the structuraldesignof tallbuildings, this chapter focuses on some selected major structural systems in terms of efficiency that can create moresustainablebuilt environments.