Life-Cycle Energy Implications of Downtown High-Rise vs. Suburban Low-Rise Living: An Overview and Quantitative Case Study for Chicago
It is commonly accepted that the concentration of people in high-density urban city centers, which are typically dominated by medium- and high-rise buildings located close to public transit systems, offers greater overall energy efficiency and lower life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions than lower-den...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2015-09-01
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| Series: | Buildings |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/5/3/1003 |