High-Rise Developments: A Critical Review of the Nature and Extent of Their Sustainability

Abstract

This chapter outlines complex and conflicting issues related to designing tall buildings. It gathers a vast amount of fragmented criticism and concerns and organizes them around the three pillars of sustainability: social, economic, and environmental. Mapping out the “unsustainable” aspects forms the foundation for addressing them in future research and tall building developments. The chapter engages the reader with a preliminary discussion on potential solutions to the outlined problems. It also balances extensive criticism by highlighting the virtues and advantages of tall buildings. Consequently, this chapter forms a foundation for improving the sustainability of tall buildings whenever and wherever they are constructed.

Citation

Al-Kodmany, K. (2023), "High-Rise Developments: A Critical Review of the Nature and Extent of Their Sustainability", Ting, D.S.-K. and Stagner, J.A. (Ed.) Pragmatic Engineering and Lifestyle, Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 1-20. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-80262-997-220231001