Investigating the impact of surroundings on a high-rise residential block’s performance

Urbanisation has increased rapidly in recent years, and more high-rise buildings are built to accommodate the increasing urban population. High-rise affect solar conditions, which can have positive negative effects on surrounding areas. The present work evaluates how location environment of a building its energy performance by undertaking parametric modelling. In this research, 12-storey residential was investigated using validated simulation model. cities selected for research were Copenhagen, Beijing Singapore, represent three different climatic conditions. following parameters discussed: quantity, position height buildings. total, over 180 scenarios modelled. results showed that could positively negatively influence central building. For single building, annual gain difference between Denmark China 46.2 MWh, total load 47 MWh. indicate design is an important issue consider buildings, as it use up 10.17% when surrounded eight double-height with 15 m spacing. approach presented be used inform early-stage choices.