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		International Applications of Elevators for Fire Service Access D.W. Etheridge & B. Ford, posted February 2012 This paper explores the basic principles and strategic options for natural ventilation of tall buildings, and refers to prominent examples which have adopted a "mixed mode" approach. The prospect of purely naturally ventilated tall buildings is considered in terms of envelope design.
		International Applications of Elevators for Fire Service Access R. Bukowski, posted February 2012 Despite the absence of technical standards, tall buildings worldwide are incorporating elevators for occupant evacuation to achieve significant reductions in total evacuation times. Requirements include emergency power, water protection, and hoist ways with lobbies with direct access to an exit stair.
		Integrating Wind Turbines in Tall Buildings Ian Bogle, posted January 2012 The world is constantly changing. Our energy demands are increasing daily and global population is expected to increase by another 50% to 9 billion people by 2050. Traditional consumption of non-renewable resources continues at an alarming pace, with carbon pollution contributing significantly to global warming.
		Humanizing High-rise Urbanism Vinayak Bharne, posted January 2012 From a global standpoint, the high-rise city remains a negotiated territory, a juggling act between private interests, political processes and public good. But while private entities might be entitled to seek their advantage in the urban fabric, the shape of the city should eventually be a collective decision.
		Can Tall Buildings be Child-Friendly? Vertical Living for Kids Whitzman, Carolyn, posted December 2011 With the emergence of new high-rise residential developments occurring in tandem with economic restructuring and changing household demographics. The Vertical Living Kids Research Project is sparked by a decline in children's independent mobility.
		Investigating Susatainable Practices in Tall Buildings R. Kennedy and S. Thompson, posted December 2011 This article discusses how outcomes of the charrette take their cue from the city’s subtropical climate and demonstrate how high-density high-rise living can be attractive, affordable and sustainable through positive engagement with the subtropical climate’s natural attributes.