The rapid growth of urban populations, rising land costs, the need for land conservation, urban renewal, globalization, and climate change are all driving cities to build vertically. High-rise buildings can contribute to more sustainable urban development, provided that construction and engineering challenges are addressed early in the planning process. The integration of smart technologies into the digital environment is enhancing energy efficiency, safety, security, and the overall health and well-being of building occupants.
Authored by a team of leading experts, this comprehensive edited volume presents the latest research, innovations, and future directions for sustainable high-rise buildings. The book is organized into three sections—architecture, engineering, and city planning—and covers topics such as sustainable environmental systems, skybridges, resilient curtain walling, tall timber structures, sustainable structural engineering, core design, and space optimization. Additional subjects include seismic design, mass-damping strategies, innovative bio-polymeric and agro-based materials, the comparison between high-rises and urban sprawl, transit-oriented development, mobility and urban networks, resilience strategies, and the interconnectedness of tall buildings and urban environments.
This advanced reference is an invaluable resource for architects, engineers, researchers, energy and facility managers, urban designers, project planners, developers, and smart building specialists. It is also highly relevant for faculty, postdoctoral researchers, and advanced students in fields such as the built environment, construction, systems design, civil engineering, architecture, urban planning, smart cities, sustainability, resilience, and environmental engineering—especially those interested in sustainable building practices.
