Tall buildings are not the only solution for achieving
sustainability through increased density in cities but, given the
scale of current population shifts, the vertical city is
increasingly being seen as the most viable solution for many urban
centers. However, the full implications of concentrating more
people on smaller plots of land by building vertically - whether
for work, residential or leisure functions - needs to be better
researched and understood. It is generally accepted that we need to
reduce the energy equation - in both operating and embodied terms -
of every component and system in the building as an essential
element in making it more sustainable. Mechanical HVAC systems
(Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning) in tall office
buildings typically account for 30-40 percent of overall building
energy consumption. The increased efficiency (or possibly even
elimination) of these mechanical systems - through the provision of
natural ventilation - could thus be argued to be the most important
single step we could make in making tall buildings more
sustainable. This guide sets out recommendations for every phase of
the planning, construction and operation of natural ventilation
systems in these buildings, including local climatic factors that
need to be taken into account, how to plan for seasonal variations
in weather, and the risks in adopting different implementation
strategies. All of the recommendations are based on analysis of the
research findings from richly-illustrated international case
studies. Tried and tested solutions to real-life problems make this
an essential guide for anyone working on the design and operation
of tall buildings anywhere in the world. This is the first
technical guide from the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban
Habitat's Tall Buildings & Sustainability Working Group looking
in depth at a key element in the creation of tall buildings with a
much-reduced environmental impact, while taking the industry closer
to an appreciation of what constitutes a sustainable tall building,
and what factors affect the sustainability threshold for tall.
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