Sustainable High Rise Buildings in Urban Zones

Advantages, Challenges, and Global Case Studies

• Author(s): Ali Sayigh,
• Publisher: Springer
• Pages: 248
• ISBN_10: 3319177567
  ISBN_13: 9783319177564
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Technology & Engineering / Power Resources / General , Technology & Engineering / Civil / General , Science / Environmental Science , Business & Economics / Development / Sustainable Development ,

Description:... This unique reference gathers numerous new studies examining specific, prominent high-rise buildings around the world. Each nuanced study included undertakes the following pivotal considerations: environmental impacts; safety & social acceptability; energy consumption and comfort; planning contexts within the urban zone; physical footprint and size; services and risks; and a careful assessment of advantages and challenges. Architects and engineers exploring and optimizing sustainable building practices, energy managers, municipal and private project planners, as well as students will find edification and inspiration in the analysis provided by esteemed practitioners and professors within this fascinating volume.