| Abstract: |
The escalating energy consumption associated with modern high-rise buildings presents a critical challenge in the context of global climate change and rapid urbanization. This review paper undertakes a comprehensive meta-analysis of existing literature pertaining to climate-responsive design strategies employed in high-rise buildings across diverse climatic zones, encompassing tropical humid, arid, temperate, and cold climates. The study synthesizes empirical findings from peer-reviewed research, case studies, and simulation-based investigations to evaluate the energy mitigation potential of passive and active design strategies including envelope optimization, natural ventilation, solar shading, green roofs, double-skin facades, and building-integrated renewable energy systems. The comparative analysis reveals substantial disparities in energy performance outcomes contingent upon climatic context, building morphology, and material selection. Studies indicate that climate-responsive passive design strategies alone can reduce building energy consumption by 20–45% relative to conventional design baselines, with hybrid passive-active systems achieving reductions exceeding 60% in certain climatic conditions. The paper further critically examines the methodological approaches adopted in prior work, identifies recurring gaps in long-term performance validation, and highlights the insufficiency of cross-climatic comparative frameworks. Findings underscore the necessity of integrating microclimate analysis, occupant behaviour modelling, and computational fluid dynamics into the design decision-making process. This review contributes to the body of knowledge by offering a structured taxonomy of climate-responsive strategies and their efficacy across varied climatic contexts, thereby informing architects, engineers, and policymakers in the pursuit of sustainable high-rise building design. |
