The spheroidal form in architectural morphology : an exploration

Osaji, EE; Hudson, J; Chynoweth, P

Abstract

This research paper sets out to explore the following research question through
exploratory case study of a real spheroidal building, the Greater London Authority (GLA)
building: “what shape should a building be in order to achieve energy efficiency in the design
and construction of the tall office building?” The Greater London Authority building has been
acclaimed as being energy efficient, with claims of 75 % reduction in its annual energy
consumption compared to a high specification office building. This research paper sets out to
explore this claim and to better understand the spheroidal form. Although the building appears
to have achieved a high level of energy efficiency a number of problems have been reported.
However, it is not clear how many of these are associated with the morphology of the
building.

Citation

Osaji, E., Hudson, J., & Chynoweth, P. The spheroidal form in architectural morphology : an exploration. Presented at 5th International Postgraduate Research Conference in The Built and Human Environment, University of Salford

• Presentation Conference Type: Other
• Conference Name: 5th International Postgraduate Research Conference in The Built and Human Environment
• Conference Location: University of Salford
• End Date: Apr 15, 2005
• Publication Date: Apr 14, 2005
• Deposit Date: Sep 10, 2020
• Publicly Available Date: Sep 10, 2020
• Book Title: Proceedings of the 5th International Postgraduate Research Conference in the Built and Human Environment
• ISBN: 0902896725
• Publisher URL: https://www.irbnet.de/daten/iconda/CIB16708.pdf
• Related Public URLs: https://www.cibworld.nl/site/home/index.html
• Additional Information: Event Type : Conference