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Sustainable Tall Building Developments and the 21st Century City
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Sustainable Tall Building Developments and the 21st Century City

A special issue of Buildings (ISSN 2075-5309). This special issue belongs to the section "Architectural Design, Urban Science, and Real Estate".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 May 2024) | Viewed by 20653

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Kheir Al-Kodmany

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Department of Urban Planning and Policy, College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
Interests: tall buildings; ecological design; biomimicry; intelligent systems; smart skins; renewable energy; wood skyscraper; retrofitting skyscrapers; vertical farms; green roofs; security systems; ultra-high speed and regenerative energy elevators; social life; life cycle assessment; recycling; bio-degradable materials; sustainable high-rise development
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Prof. Dr. Mir M. Ali

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School of Architecture, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL 61820, USA
Interests: tall buildings; urban habitat; sustainable tall buildings; sustainable cities; structural sustainability; structural systems; evolution of tall buildings; energy efficiency of buildings; architecture; urban design; earthquake-resistant design

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Several catastrophic events, such as pandemics, earthquakes, fire incidents, and climate change, have threatened the sustainability thesis of tall buildings. However, recent developments in engineering and architecture have made it possible to construct towering structures that are progressively more solid, resilient, and reliable. The growing urban population, soaring land prices, the fight against urban sprawl, and the need for compact urban design all contribute to the increased verticality of cities in the 21st century. This Special Issue assembles divergent and controversial perspectives on this building typology and development, gathering diverse experiences from various geographic areas. It encourages submissions on the sustainability of tall structures from architectural, engineering, technology, or high-tech perspectives. Writers may focus on a single or all pillars of sustainability—social, economic, and environmental—as well as aspects of mobility and transportation, from historical, contemporary, or future perspectives. Contributors are urged to share their viewpoints, empirical data, experimental findings, and academic research.

Prof. Dr. Kheir Al-Kodmany
Prof. Dr. Mir M. Ali
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • sustainability
  • vertical development
  • urban sprawl
  • engineering innovations
  • architectural solutions
  • financial feasibility
  • urban design
  • transportation
  • health
  • eco-design

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Investigating Space Utilization in Skyscrapers Designed with Prismatic Form
by Hüseyin Emre Ilgın and Özlem Nur Aslantamer
Buildings 2024, 14(5), 1295; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14051295 - 3 May 2024
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The enduring appeal of prismatic shapes, historically prevalent in office building designs, persists in contemporary skyscraper architecture, which is attributed particularly to their advantageous aspects concerning cost-efficiency and optimal space utilization. Space efficiency is a crucial factor in prismatic skyscraper design, carrying substantial [...] Read more.
The enduring appeal of prismatic shapes, historically prevalent in office building designs, persists in contemporary skyscraper architecture, which is attributed particularly to their advantageous aspects concerning cost-efficiency and optimal space utilization. Space efficiency is a crucial factor in prismatic skyscraper design, carrying substantial implications for sustainability. However, the current academic literature lacks a complete exploration of space efficiency in supertall towers with prismatic forms, despite their widespread use. This paper seeks to address this significant gap by conducting a comprehensive analysis of data gathered from a carefully selected set of 35 case studies. The primary discoveries presented in this paper are outlined as follows: (i) average space efficiency stood at approximately 72%, covering a range that extended from 56% to 84%; (ii) average core to gross floor area ratio averaged around 24%, spanning a spectrum that ranged from 12% to 36%; (iii) the majority of prismatic skyscrapers utilized a central core approach, mainly customized for residential use; (iv) the dominant structural system observed in the analyzed cases was the outriggered frame system, with concrete being the commonly utilized material for the structural components; and (v) the impact of diverse structural systems on space efficiency showed no significant deviation, although differences in function led to variations in average space efficiency. The authors expect that these findings will provide valuable guidance, especially for architects, as they strive to enhance the sustainable planning of prismatic towers. Full article
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Analysis of the Main Architectural and Structural Design Considerations in Tall Timber Buildings
by Hüseyin Emre Ilgın
Buildings 2024, 14(1), 43; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14010043 - 22 Dec 2023
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Tall timber buildings represent an emerging and highly promising sector due to their potential to yield significant environmental and economic advantages throughout their entire life cycles. Nonetheless, the existing body of literature lacks a comprehensive exploration of the primary architectural and structural design [...] Read more.
Tall timber buildings represent an emerging and highly promising sector due to their potential to yield significant environmental and economic advantages throughout their entire life cycles. Nonetheless, the existing body of literature lacks a comprehensive exploration of the primary architectural and structural design considerations for such sustainable towers. To address this gap and to enhance our understanding of emerging global trends, this study scrutinized data from 49 tall timber building case studies from around the world. The key findings revealed the following: (1) Europe stood out as the region boasting the highest number of tall timber buildings, with North America and Australia following behind; (2) residential applications were the most preferred function for tall timber buildings; (3) central cores were the predominant choice for core configuration; (4) prismatic forms were the most prevalent design preferences; (5) composite materials were notably widespread, with timber and concrete combinations being the most prominent; (6) structural systems primarily featured shear–frame systems, especially shear-walled frames. By unveiling these contemporary characteristics of tall timber buildings, this research is expected to provide valuable insights to architects, aiding and guiding them in the design and execution of future sustainable projects in this field. Full article
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Greenery-Covered Tall Buildings: A Review
by Kheir Al-Kodmany
Buildings 2023, 13(9), 2362; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings13092362 - 16 Sep 2023
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The greenery-covered tall building, an innovative building typology that substantially integrates vegetation into the design, promises to transform urban landscapes into more sustainable and livable spaces. This paper explores the concept of greenery-covered tall buildings. It achieves its objectives by offering an overall [...] Read more.
The greenery-covered tall building, an innovative building typology that substantially integrates vegetation into the design, promises to transform urban landscapes into more sustainable and livable spaces. This paper explores the concept of greenery-covered tall buildings. It achieves its objectives by offering an overall introduction to this building typology, mapping out novel projects to identify innovative ideas and design strategies, and reviewing the social, environmental, and economic benefits of integrating greenery into tall buildings. Examining prominent implementations distinguishes purposeful greenery integration from “afterthought” additions, providing insights for architects, developers, scholars, and the public. Additionally, the paper discusses the downsides and challenges of integrating trees and plants into tall buildings, including construction costs, maintenance considerations, and adherence to building and fire codes, and proposes remedies. This research fosters a deeper understanding of their transformative potential in creating greener, more resilient, and socially beneficial urban environments by contributing to the architectural discourse on this emerging building typology. Full article
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