Tall buildings represent one of the most energy-intensive architectural typologies, while at the same time offering the high density work and living conditions that many believe will an important constituent of future sustainable communities. How, then, can their environmental impact be lessened?

This insightful book takes in:

• an overview of the tall building and its impacts (looking at cityscape, place, mobility, microclimate, energy and economics)
• design principles and the development of the sustainable tall building
• global perspectives (covering...