Vol. - No. | Vol.7 - No.2 |
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Date | Jun., 2018 |
Title | Towards Resource-Generative Skyscrapers |
Author | Mohamed Imam1+ and Branko Kolarevic2 |
Institutions |
University of Calgary, 603, 180 Switchmen Street, Vancouver, Canada. V6A 0C7 University of Calgary, 2500 University Dr NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, Canada |
Abstract |
Rapid urbanization, resource depletion, and limited land are further increasing the need for skyscrapers in city centers; therefore, it is imperative to enhance tall building performance efficiency and energy-generative capability. Potential performance improvements can be explored using parametric multi-objective optimization, aided by evaluation tools, such as computational fluid dynamics and energy analysis software, to visualize and explore skyscrapers' multi-resource, multi-system generative potential. An optimization-centered, software-based design platform can potentially enable the simultaneous exploration of multiple strategies for the decreased consumption and large-scale production of multiple resources. Resource Generative Skyscrapers (RGS) are proposed as a possible solution to further explore and optimize the generative potentials of skyscrapers. RGS can be optimized with waste-energy-harvesting capabilities by capitalizing on passive features of integrated renewable systems. This paper describes various resource-generation technologies suitable for a synergetic integration within the RGS typology, and the software tools that can facilitate exploration of their optimal use. |
Keyword |
Energy efficiency, Multi-objective optimization, Performance-based Design, Renewable energy, Resource generation |
PP. | PP.161~170 |
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