Energy-efficient Tall buildings design strategies: A holistic approach
Journal: International Conference on Technologies and Materials for Renewable Energy, Environment and Sustainability.
Hazem Elotefya , Khaled S.S. Abdelmagidab, Ezzat Morghanya , Tarek M.F. Ahmedc
Abstract
The number of tall buildings is increasing as a result of the advances in construction technologies and the rising land prices. These buildings are characterized by their high energy consumption compared to other building types as they rely intensively on mechanical HVAC systems due to the extreme weather conditions associated with the increase in height. However, they present a great opportunity for energy savings. In recent years, it has been noticed the increasing interest in geometry and form of tall buildings, as a result of the evolution of parametric modelling and 3D visualization tools, on the expense of the environmental aspect. This paper discusses factors affecting the energy consumption in the tall buildings. Through an extensive analysis of Literature, active and passive energy efficient strategies adopted in tall building at various building stages are identified. In addition, the role of architectural design parameters, such as building form, orientation and envelope on the tall building energy performance are highlighted. Finally, a set of guidelines and environmental design strategies to be considered in different phases in order to achieve energy-efficient tall buildings are proposed. These strategies have been categorized into four stages namely early design, conceptualization, and documentation and operational. A 3D modelling approach was used to visualize and illustrate the proposed strategies in different stages.
