Buildings, Vol. 15, Pages 1062: Exploring Energy-Efficient Design Strategies in High-Rise Building Façades for Sustainable Development and Energy Consumption

Buildings doi: 10.3390/buildings15071062

Authors:
Hasan Kalwry
Cemil Atakara

The energy consumption requirement of high-rise buildings necessitates effective innovations in architectural designs. The aim is to revolutionise high-rise buildings’ thermal features and energy efficiency. This paper combines quantitative analyses through improved thermal simulations and qualitative information from surveys of stakeholders, including architects, engineers, and urban planners. Key performance indicators such as U-values, R-values, HVAC efficiency, Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC), and Energy Use Intensity (EUI) are examined in detail to assess the thermal and energy performance of contemporary façade systems. Energy-efficient building design is paramount in this time of unprecedented urban development and escalating global temperatures. However, a gap exists in understanding how these practices can be adapted and integrated effectively into modern architecture. The findings show that high-rises with optimized pattern curtain wall façades reveal considerable savings in energy usage, particularly in cooling loads, which enhances indoor thermal comfort and reduces environmental effects. Actionable recommendations are provided for architects, urbanists, and policymakers, including the designs of region-specific façade constructions, their connection with renewable energy, and compliance with high energy performance standards. All these strategies help to improve the operational efficiency, environmental sustainability, and stability of built environments in growing, developed urban areas.

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