The Impact of Tall Buildings within the Existing and Historical Urban Environment

Abstract

The rapid growth of the world increased the demand of the tall buildings as a result of physical, social and economic needs. Tall Buildings with their great size and large impact on the existing urban environment and especially on the historical one became like a double-edged sword. They may be an active city element and become a landmark that has its own value, preserve and respect the built surrounding, or it will be a portion that disfigure the urban skyline of the city and become a visual deformation within its space. The most important point that should be considered while designing a tall building is the harmony between it and its built surrounding. Design considerations regarding physical integration of the tall building with the context around it must be handled with more care than any other conventional building. In order to minimize the damage on the historical urban heritage and the existing built environment maximizing the useful landscape provided by its footprint on the site should be aimed. This paper aims to evaluate the impacts regarding the integration of tall buildings within the existing and historical urban environment. A holistic approach clarifying this integration as a way of designing an efficient urban element also aimed to be discussed in this paper.

Analysis of the Effect of the Use of Environmentally Friendly Building Materials on the Stability of Tall Building Structures in Jakarta

“…Tall buildings, while symbolizing progress, pose significant environmental challenges due to their energy-intensive construction and operation [14], [15]. These buildings account for a substantial portion of global energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, emphasizing the urgency for sustainable practices [16]. The integration of tall buildings into urban environments must be carefully considered to minimize negative impacts on surroundings and historical contexts [6].…”