MCDM approach for sustainability assessment of high-rise residential buildings
(English) The construction of high-rise buildings has become a necessity due to limited land availability, population growth, and the demand for urban development. However, the cultural background and diverse needs of residents should be considered in the design process. Previous research has shown...
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| Tipo de recurso: | tesis doctoral |
| Fecha de publicación: | 2023 |
| País: | España |
| Institución: | Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) |
| Repositorio: | UPCommons. Portal del coneixement obert de la UPC |
| Idioma: | inglés |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:upcommons.upc.edu:2117/412163 |
| Acceso en línea: | https://hdl.handle.net/2117/412163 https://dx.doi.org/10.5821/dissertation-2117-412163 |
| Access Level: | acceso abierto |
| Palabra clave: | Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Edificació Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Desenvolupament humà i sostenible |
| Sumario: | (English) The construction of high-rise buildings has become a necessity due to limited land availability, population growth, and the demand for urban development. However, the cultural background and diverse needs of residents should be considered in the design process. Previous research has shown that the social dimension of sustainability has often been overlooked compared to economic and environmental factors. This thesis introduces a comprehensive approach to assessing the sustainability indicators of high-rise residential buildings. The approach includes environmental, economic, and social requirements, along with 8 criteria and 14 indicators. The Integrated Value Model for Sustainable Assessment (MIVES) is utilized as a multi-criteria decision-making model in this research. The MIVES model incorporates sustainability requirements and employs value functions as an assessment tool. Nine case studies in Dubai and two in London were evaluated using the MIVES model. Dubai case studies were assessed based on 14 indicators, while London case studies were assessed based on 16 indicators, encompassing the three dimensions of sustainability. The sustainability index (SI) was calculated, resulting in a range of 0.29 ≤ SI ≤ 0.62 for Dubai buildings and 0.70 ≤ SI ≤ 0.75 for London buildings. The findings indicate that the modular construction approach adopted in London allowed for a more comprehensive sustainability assessment, leading to higher sustainability index scores. Both London case studies were also evaluated using the Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM), achieving excellent sustainability ratings ranging from 70% to 84%. The SI results for the Ten Degree Croydon case study were 0.75, and for Apex House, the SI was 0.70, further validating the MIVES model. The MIVES model has facilitated the identification of strengths and weaknesses in high-rise residential buildings and the effectiveness of design parameters for future similar projects. The model enables comparison and prioritization of alternative solutions while minimizing subjectivity in decision-making. The approach aims to inform the best decisions regarding sustainability aspects in the design of high-rise buildings and can be applied in various regions, taking into account local regulations. The focus of this thesis is on the evaluation of HRBs and as there is a fundamental difference in the definition of tall buildings. The main objective of this thesis is to develop a method for analysing the sustainability of HRBs that allows considering the three dimensions of sustainability. In this regard and according to the abovementioned, research about the design and construction of HRB have shown that environmental and economic aspects have been given more focus than the social aspect of sustainability. The specific objectives of this research are as follows: • To carry out a comprehensive research on the existing sustainability assessment methods. • To identify sustainability assessment method which can be applied to HRBs. • To identify relevant indicators of sustainability for HRBs in order to quantify indicators, which will help, establish MIVES based model. • To make comparison and to use the most suitable design and construction method for other projects in the future. In order to achieve the specific objective, it is necessary to have a methodology as below: • To analyze the multi-criteria decision-making approach based on the most appropriate method in the design and construction of HRBs. • The specific characteristics of the methodology. • To identify a decision-making tree which involves the requirements, criteria and indicators with relative assigned weights. • To select the method of assigning weights, which is considered most appropriate for the case studies. • To establish indicators based on the reviews of the relevant technical guides, publications considering legislations in Dubai and in London. |
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