Abstract
The paper presents the features of Tall-building Projects Sustainability Indicator (TPSI)—a “Sustainability Rating System” that specializes in tall-building projects. The system comprises two components; the “Technical Manual” in the form of a booklet and the “Calculator” in the form of an Excel tool. It can be used as a “design tool” and/or as a “checklist” to compare and to improve the sustainable performance of tall-building design schemes. At the same time, the system can be used to evaluate the sustainability of existing tall-building projects. The first version of the TPSI rating system (TPSI 2012 Version) was released as an online tool (GreenLight) and thoroughly examined and validated by multiple parties.
Highlights
The market place for the design and construction of high performance buildings is dynamic and ever evolving
The “Applicability” of Tall-building Projects Sustainability Indicator (TPSI) was very well appreciated, which proved the suitability and effectiveness of the assessment criteria system
TPSI Rating System is the outcome of an intensive research into tall-buildings and the assessment of their sustainability
Summary
The market place for the design and construction of high performance buildings is dynamic and ever evolving. Professionals throughout the building industry use assessment rating systems to evaluate and differentiate their products or designs [1]. Among the numerous developed rating tools, tall-building evaluation is a neglected area [2]. As there is as yet no specialized rating system for tall-buildings, most of the existing systems are used for all types of projects, which causes inappropriate and inaccurate decisions [2]. This research aims to improve the quality of tall-buildings’ sustainability assessment activities by developing a new sustainability rating system named “TPSI—Tall-building Projects Sustainability Indicator”. It has established a set of standards for sustainable tall-buildings, which can be utilized for many purposes.
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