Promoting Energy Efficiency and Sustainability in High-Rise Buildings: A Critical Review
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High-Rise Buildings, Energy Efficiency, Passive Strategies, Sustainable Urban Growth and Green TechnologiesAbstract
High-rise buildings are essential for addressing land shortages in urban areas and recognize as
key to the future of smart cities. However, they consume significant energy for lighting, air conditioning
and electrical appliances contributing to greenhouse gas emissions and global warming. Efficient energy
use in pre-designed high-rise buildings is crucial for sustainable urban growth. This study explores
strategies to enhance energy efficiency in high-rise buildings focusing on advanced technologies and
innovative measures. Upgrading the building envelope, particularly improving its thermal properties is a
key strategy for better energy efficiency. Efficient high-rise engineering emphasizes passive strategies,
natural ventilation and energy saving methods to reduce energy consumption and promote environmental
sustainability. Incorporating modern insulation, green technologies and innovative features like smart
energy glass windows, recuperators, solar panels, passive solar shades, active double-curtain walls,
daylighting and natural ventilation can significantly reduce energy use and boost sustainability. Structural
insulated panels (SIPs) are prefabricated parts that enable faster construction, better strength, improved
energy and sound efficiency. Regulations like the Energy Conservation Act and the Energy Conservation
Building Code aim to promote energy efficient building construction. By adopting tailored energy saving
methods suitable for different climates and leveraging advanced technologies, high-rise buildings can
pursue more sustainable energy practices and aid global greenhouse gas emission reduction efforts.
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