| Vol. - No. | Vol.1 - No.2 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun., 2012 |
| Title |
The Logic of Vertical Density: Tall Buildings in the 21st Century City |
| Author | Kheir Al-Kodmany+ |
| Institutions | Urban Planning and Policy Department, University of Illinois, Chicago, 60607, U.S.A. |
| Abstract | This paper attempts to summarize recent debates on tall buildings. It first explains the driving forces of constructing tall buildings including population increase, rural-to-urban migration, demographic change, agglomeration, and human aspiration. Next, it discusses disadvantages and challenging factors that are frequently raised in making a case against tall buildings including economics, environmental factors, historic context, public safety, and psychological issues. The paper concludes by affirming that tall buildings will persist in the 21st century due to strong commitment to urban sustainability and significant population increase worldwide. |
| Keyword | Tall buildings, Vertical density, Driving forces, Advantages, Disadvantages |
| PP. | PP.131~148 |
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