Enhancing Sustainable Design Approaches for High-Rise Buildings in Hot and Humid Climate Regions

Green design is designing and developing an approach that focuses on human health and minimises environmental impacts. In line with the rapid development and growth of the construction industry in Malaysia, green building design has become familiar, especially in high-rise buildings in city areas with many citizens. However, the hot and humid weather is a limitation of green designs for high-rise buildings due to the tropical location of Malaysia. Green design remains in the early phase of the science and approach underlying the green building concepts. Numerous concerns persist, and obstacles must be addressed before the industry can achieve substantial advancement in the implementation of efficient green design programs. Malaysia faces innumerable issues regarding the environmental and economic performance of green buildings. A considerable volume of critiques regarding the actual environmental performance of buildings that have received green building certifications for new construction. The execution is deficient due to inadequate knowledge among stakeholders, consultants, and contractors. This study aims to determine the performance of the green designs for high-rise buildings in hot and humid weather. The research also covered establishing a criterion for green design in high-rise buildings under hot and humid weather. However, the last objective of this research is to propose alternatives for improving green design practice for high-rise buildings in hot and humid weather. In addition, the study aims to determine the efficiency, sustainability and security of green designs that can be used in high-rise buildings to transform Malaysia’s construction industry into a more sustainable and environmentally friendly sector. It will ultimately create healthier and more productive spaces by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving air quality and saving natural resources.