Prospects, Challenges and Solutions for Achieving Sustainability in Implementing Green Architecture Strategies in High-Rise Buildings: A Review
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Due to the escalating concerns over climate change and environmental degradation, the
adoption of green architecture principles in high-rise buildings has become imperative. This study examined
existing literature on green architecture with a view to determine prospects, challenges and solutions of
implementing green architecture features within the context of skyscrapers to achieve sustainability. The
study is a review paper that relied on secondary sources to gather data from 43 articles. The data were
content analysed using thematic approach and the findings descriptively presented in themes, with the aid
of figures and tables. The findings underscored the potential of green architecture to address pressing
concerns related to climate change and environmental degradation. The review revealed that incorporating
green architecture principles in high-rise buildings offers significant potential for reducing energy
consumption, minimizing environmental impact, and enhancing occupant’s well-being. However,
conflicting priorities, operational inefficiencies, and the potential pitfalls of green building initiatives pose
significant hurdles to implementing green architecture strategies in high-rise buildings. Also, the scale and
complexity of skyscrapers which demand innovative solutions and careful considerations that are not
oftentimes fully envisaged in the planning and design stages, is also a challenge. The study suggests
fostering communication among stakeholders and advocates for widespread adoption of green building
practices towards enhancing sustainability in the development of high-rise buildings.
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NA Architecture, TH Building construction