Analysis and Reflection on the Green, Low-Carbon, and Energy-Saving Design of the Super High-Rise Building

Yangluxi Li, Huishu Chen, Peijun Yu () and Li Yang ()
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Yangluxi Li: Welsh School of Architecture, Cardiff University, Cardiff CF10 3NB, UK
Huishu Chen: School of Architecture & Urban Planning, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
Peijun Yu: School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
Li Yang: College of Architecture and Urban Planning, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China

Sustainability, 2024, vol. 16, issue 10, 1-27

Abstract: Shanghai Tower has become a new landmark of Shanghai. In the current trend advocating green building and energy efficiency, considerations of wind loads and thermal characteristics of the perimeter structure of Shanghai Tower are crucial. This paper conducts comparative simulation studies on the wind environment of Shanghai Tower using Ecotect software, and stress analyses and thermal simulations of the perimeter structure using ANSYS software. The study compared three buildings’ surface wind pressure distributions using models with equal-volume and circular cross-sections. We found that the unique exterior design of the Shanghai Tower results in a more regular and uniform distribution of wind pressure on its surface compared to both circular and square planar models, with a lower average wind pressure value. In addition, the stress analysis results indicate significant differences in deformation and stress distribution between the windward and leeward sides. Enhancing the bending moment detection of the peripheral structure and optimizing the layout of detection points are recommended. Thermal simulation results show excessive heat conduction flux in winter conditions, suggesting optimization using passive energy-saving methods such as light-sensitive thermal insulation materials during winter. This research is a reference for designing other super-tall buildings prioritizing low-carbon energy efficiency and structural safety.

Keywords: green environment; numerical simulation; super high-rise building; intelligent ventilation; building envelope; heat transfer (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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