ABSTRACT
This chapter presents examples of sustainable tall buildings. The particular case studies were selected for their ability to be incorporated into a suburban location in terms of functions, size, scale, and height. Each of the selected towers is about 20 stories high and demonstrates a wide range of green features. The examples have purposely avoided the typical glass-and-steel box design, as it is widely considered an unsustainable tall building model. The highlighted buildings are located in diverse parts of the world including Mexico, the United States, Canada, Malaysia, and the Middle East, and they demonstrate varied architectural design ideas as well as functional uses in disparate climates. The case studies include an early example of ecological design, the Frank Lloyd Wright’s Price Tower in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, and more recent work such as the Al Bahar Twin Towers in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The goal of the chapter is to provide successful examples of sustainable tall buildings. These case studies highlight cutting-edge, innovative green design that cannot necessarily be replicated in their entirety, but can certainly provide inspiration for tall building development in suburban environments.
