Investigate, model and design the performance of a complex mega-building

Phase 1 | Investigate, model, and evaluate the design and performance of a complex mega-building case study.

Phase 2 | Investigation into Passive Strategies to meet the energy demands of the tower with an emphasis on the Operating energy,
Building form and impact on aspects of performance, Building envelope/fabric, Fabric heat loss and gain, Embodied energy and building materials, and overall sustainability of the building.

Phase 3 | Integration of service systems to meet the remaining energy demands of the tower with an emphasis on Mechanical Ventilation, comfort, heating, and cooling.

This research is the implementation of the MSc program. Phase 1 helps us understand the complexity of integration of MEP and architecture in an existing skyscraper.
Phases 2 and 3 looks into redesigning the tower through the integration of passive and active means to achieve the best comfort, energy, and carbon performance of the tower.

An iterative elimination process was used to derive the conclusive design. A plethora of simulations were carried out to arrive at the outcome focusing on comfort, least primary energy, and carbon footprint.
Design Builder software was used for Building Energy simulations
Rhinoceros and ladybug tools were used for the climate analysis.
Artificial lighting designs were carried out in DialUX.
Photovoltaic calculations were done using the PV-GIS tool.
And lastly, SketchUp and Lumion were used for architectural renders.

Developed a critical position in current research and practice in sustainable design of mega-buildings.

Incorporated and demonstrated a coherent understanding of interrelated issues in design proposals; climatic and socio-cultural contexts, occupancy, the use of materials, façade tectonics, structure, and construction techniques, building services, and performance of mega buildings.