Safe and Sustainable Tall Buildings: Current Practice and Challenges For the Future

Abstract

There are currently a number of buildings in excess of 300m under construction in the world and further tall buildings are planned for both residential and commercial markets. The design and construction of tall buildings present many challenges for the design team, from engineers, Architect through to the concrete technologist and the builder. Both safety and sustainability aspects are important in planning and designing tall buildings. Current practice, trends, improvements and some mistakes in designing buildings will be highlighted in this key note address.