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Space Efficiency in Slender Supertall Towers

Author(s): Hüseyin Emre Ilgın1
1School of Architecture, Faculty of Built Environment, Tampere University, P.O. Box 600, FI-33014 Tampere, Finland
Hüseyin Emre Ilgın
School of Architecture, Faculty of Built Environment, Tampere University, P.O. Box 600, FI-33014 Tampere, Finland

Abstract

Space efficiency is one of the most significant planning concerns for creating viable supertall tower projects ( 300 m). This issue becomes even more important in slender skyscrapers (aspect ratio 5). Their small footprint forces service areas and structural elements to be as compact as possible. However, space efficiency in slender supertall towers is a gap in the literature. This critical subject was investigated using data from 68 case study buildings. Findings highlighted the following: (i) Mixed-use, central core, and tapered form were common. (ii) Outriggered frame system and composite had the most widespread use. (iii) Skyscrapers with 71-75% space efficiency and 7-7.9 m aspect ratio were predominant. (iv) Median aspect ratio and median space efficiency of towers were 8.1% and 72%, respectively. (v) Especially in slender buildings with high space efficiency (70%), space efficiency changed in direct proportion to aspect ratio. This article will assist architectural and structural designers in the sustainable development of slender supertall towers.

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APA
Ilgın, H. (2026). Space Efficiency in Slender Supertall Towers. Journal of Architectural and Planning Research, 39(4), 52-70. https://doi.org/10.66033/japr2025-04
MLA
Ilgın, Hüseyin Emre. "Space Efficiency in Slender Supertall Towers." Journal of Architectural and Planning Research, vol. 39, no. 4, 2026, pp. 52-70.
Chicago
Ilgın, Hüseyin Emre. "Space Efficiency in Slender Supertall Towers." Journal of Architectural and Planning Research 39, no. 4 (2026): 52-70. https://doi.org/10.66033/japr2025-04
Harvard
Ilgın, H., 2026. Space Efficiency in Slender Supertall Towers. Journal of Architectural and Planning Research, 39(4), pp.52-70.
Vancouver
Ilgın H. Space Efficiency in Slender Supertall Towers. Journal of Architectural and Planning Research. 2026;39(4):52-70.