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Towards energy efficient skyscrapers

As of 2007 more than half of the world’s population is living in urban areas (a figure expected to rise to 60% by 2030). Thus, the liveability of the high-density city is gradually becoming a central point of focus and concern. A successful skyscraper model of urban planning could provide the possibility to increase city-space vertically as opposed to the current continuous expansion outward, which has obvious environmental consequences. However, skyscraper development, as well as all other new construction and gradually the older building stock, has to comply with current strict regulations on building energy efficiency. Contemporary high-rise examples do not present a sustainable solution to an increasing population or as models of prosperity, as they are linked to high-energy demand, environmental and social imbalances.

» Author: Tanya Saroglou, Isaac A. Meir, Theodoros Theodosiou, Baruch Givoni

» Reference: Energy and Buildings, Volume 149

» Publication Date: 15/08/2017

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