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http://dx.doi.org/10.21022/IJHRB.2021.10.3.179

Superframed Conjoined Towers for Sustainable Megatall Buildings  

Moon, Kyoung Sun (Yale University School of Architecture)
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International Journal of High-Rise Buildings / v.10, no.3, 2021 , pp. 179-191 More about this Journal
Abstract
Tall buildings have generally been developed as solo towers. With the increase of the heights of tall buildings from about 10-story buildings to supertall and megatall buildings, their structural systems have evolved from interior structures to exterior structures and combined/mixed systems. This paper reviews structural systems developed for solo supertall and megatall buildings and discusses the challenges they face in terms of structural performance and architectural design as the building heights are ever increased. As a viable and more sustainable design alternative to extremely tall solo towers, superframed conjoined towers are presented. Their structural performances are investigated in comparison with solo tower structures. Further, architectural potentials of superframed conjoined towers are explored through design studies.
Keywords
Tall buildings; Megatall buildings; Structural systems; Conjoined towers; Superframed conjoined towers; Sustainable design;
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