Pioneering Carbon-Neutral High-Rise Design

Accelerating Sustainable Innovation in Vertical Architecture 
加速垂直建筑领域的可持续创新

Introduction
As urban centres worldwide strive for carbon neutrality, high-rise buildings have emerged as pivotal arenas for sustainable innovation. This newsletter delves into recent advancements and the synergistic efforts propelling the next generation of carbon-zero high-rise developments. CNEUCN and its global partners are at the forefront of this transformation to redefine the paradigms of eco-friendly skyscraper all along the building lifecycle.
引言
随着全球城市中心纷纷迈向碳中和的目标，高层建筑已成为可持续创新的关键领域。本期通讯将深入探讨最近的进展以及推动下一代零碳高层建筑发展的协同努力。仲欧脱碳科技及其全球合作伙伴站在这一变革的前沿，致力于在建筑全生命周期中重新定义生态友好型摩天大楼的范式。

Global Trends in Carbon-Neutral High-Rise Development
The architectural landscape is witnessing a paradigm shift, with sustainability becoming a cornerstone of high-rise development. Innovations in materials, construction techniques, and building management systems are converging to create structures that not only reach the skies but also tread lightly on the planet.
Recent projects have showcased the feasibility of integrating renewable energy sources, advanced insulation, and intelligent building systems to achieve net-zero carbon emissions. These developments underscore the critical role of interdisciplinary collaboration in realizing sustainable urban environments.
High-rise buildings have long been symbols of urban ambition and technological progress—but today, they are being reimagined as icons of environmental responsibility. As cities face mounting pressure to reduce their carbon footprints, skyscrapers are rapidly becoming testbeds for integrating a full life-cycle carbon management model that includes green materials, efficient construction processes, smart building technologies, and post-completion performance monitoring.
A notable example of this trend is the Jing-Yin International Tower in Beijing, featured recently as one of China’s pioneering attempts at high-rise carbon-neutral development. Located in the Lize Financial Business District, the tower is a joint effort involving top-tier design, construction, and sustainability partners. Designed to meet the “zero-carbon” benchmark, it integrates building energy management systems, high-performance insulation, renewable energy infrastructure, and intelligent lighting and ventilation systems. This project not only symbolizes China’s ambition to decarbonize its urban infrastructure but also serves as a replicable model for green high-rise transformation in other Chinese cities.
Globally, similar developments underscore a shared momentum. In Singapore, the CapitaSpring Tower rises 280 meters and boasts green rooftops, sky gardens, a 24/7 naturally ventilated food market, and smart systems that reduce energy usage by 30% compared to conventional towers. It is also Green Mark Platinum-certified, the city-state’s highest sustainability ranking.
In New York City, the One Bryant Park tower (Bank of America Tower) was among the first commercial skyscrapers in the world to earn a LEED Platinum certification. It incorporates a state-of-the-art CO₂ monitoring system, gray water reuse systems, and a 6-megawatt on-site cogeneration plant, making it a benchmark for high-rise energy independence.
In Europe, The Edge in Amsterdam, a high-performance office building, leverages digital twin platforms, integrated sensors, and solar energy to operate with minimal carbon emissions. Its smart workplace concept enables personalized energy and lighting control, dramatically cutting electricity use.
These global examples illustrate that sustainable high-rises are no longer a niche aspiration but a central part of mainstream real estate development strategies. Driven by regulation, investor demand, and urban climate pledges, the next generation of skyscrapers is being designed not just to reach the sky—but to protect the planet.
The emergence of digital twin technologies, carbon-conscious construction materials, and integrated renewable energy systems is further accelerating this transition. Whether through BIPV (building-integrated photovoltaics), green concrete, or smart facade systems, developers are rapidly embracing innovation to meet tightening carbon targets.
The transformation of the high-rise sector into a carbon-neutral frontier is both a global imperative and a vast opportunity. As seen in Beijing, Singapore, Amsterdam, and New York, success lies in collaboration across sectors—from architectural design to engineering, material science, and data analytics. CNEUCN and its partners are committed to bringing such models to life in China and beyond.
碳中和高层建筑发展的全球趋势
建筑领域正经历着范式转变，可持续性已成为高层建筑发展的基石。材料、施工技术和建筑管理系统的创新融合技术，正在催生既能高耸入云、又能轻盈的扎根于地球的建筑结构。
近期项目已证明，整合可再生能源、先进保温技术和智能建筑系统以实现净零碳排放是可行的。这些发展凸显了跨学科合作在实现可持续城市环境中的关键作用。
高层建筑长期以来一直是城市的雄心和技术进步的象征，但如今，它们正被重新构想为环境责任的标志。随着城市面临减少碳足迹的日益压力，摩天大楼正迅速成为整合全生命周期碳管理模式的试验场，该模式包括绿色材料、高效施工流程、智能建筑技术以及竣工后的性能监测。
这一趋势的一个显著案例是北京的“京银国际大厦”，它最近被列为中国高层建筑碳中和发展的先驱尝试之一。该大厦位于丽泽金融商务区，是顶级设计、施工和可持续发展合作伙伴的共同努力成果。其设计旨在满足“零碳”基准，整合了建筑能源管理系统、高性能保温材料、可再生能源基础设施以及智能照明和通风系统。该项目不仅象征着中国实现城市基础设施脱碳的雄心，也为中国其他城市的绿色高层建筑转型提供了可复制的模式。
在全球范围内，类似的发展凸显了共同的发展势头：
在新加坡，280米高的CapitaSpring大厦拥有绿色屋顶、空中花园、24/7自然通风的食品市场，以及比传统大厦节能30%的智能系统。它还获得了新加坡最高可持续发展评级“绿色标志白金认证”。
在纽约市，布莱恩特公园一号大厦（美国银行大厦）是全球首批获得LEED白金认证的商业摩天大楼之一。它采用了最先进的二氧化碳监测系统、灰水回用系统和6兆瓦现场热电联产装置，成为高层建筑能源独立的标杆。
– 在欧洲，阿姆斯特丹的“The Edge”是一座高性能办公楼，它利用数字孪生平台、集成传感器和太阳能，以最低碳排放量运行。其智能工作场所概念实现了个性化的能源和照明控制，大幅降低了电力消耗。
这些全球案例表明，可持续高层建筑已不再是小众市场的愿景，而是主流房地产开发战略的核心部分。在法规、投资者需求和城市气候承诺的推动下，下一代摩天大楼的设计目标不仅是耸入云霄，更多的是守护地球。
数字孪生技术、碳意识建筑材料和集成可再生能源系统的出现，进一步加速了这一转型。无论是通过建筑集成光伏（BIPV）、绿色混凝土还是智能立面系统，开发商都在迅速拥抱创新，以满足日益严格的碳目标。
高层建筑领域向“碳中和前沿”的转型既是全球使命，也是巨大机遇。正如在北京、新加坡、阿姆斯特丹和纽约所看到的，成功的关键在于跨领域合作——从建筑设计到工程、材料科学和数据分析。仲欧脱碳科技及其合作伙伴致力于将此类模式在中国及其他地区落地实践。



CNEUCN and Partners: Driving Sustainable High-Rise Innovation
At the core of CNEUCN’s mission is the ability to convene and mobilize a network of industry leaders across Europe and China to shape a new paradigm for sustainable construction. In the high-rise sector—where complexity, environmental impact, and operational demand intersect—CNEUCN acts as both a catalyst and an integrator, bringing together specialized expertise to deliver truly carbon-neutral solutions.
Design is a foundational element, and here CNEUCN works closely with international architectural powerhouse Progetto CMR, whose energy-conscious design philosophy emphasizes low-carbon spatial planning, bioclimatic facades, and adaptive reuse. This is complemented by interior design and engineering inputs from Oriental Senter, whose work in high-end, energy-efficient finishes ensures that sustainability penetrates beyond structural envelopes and into daily human experiences.
On the construction side, CSCEC Taisei, one of the most influential builders in Asia, collaborates with CNEUCN to implement innovative, prefabricated and low-emission construction techniques that minimize on-site energy use and lifecycle carbon. Material choices are equally critical, and leading the way is Saint-Gobain, whose advanced glazing, insulation, and interior systems have become benchmarks in green construction worldwide.
As buildings become smarter, CNEUCN facilitates the integration of intelligent systems through partners like Siemens and Akila. Siemens’ building automation solutions—ranging from HVAC controls to energy load balancing—are essential in achieving operational energy efficiency, while Akila’s digital twin technology enables real-time tracking of emissions, predictive maintenance, and holistic energy optimization. Together, these digital layers ensure that a high-rise project doesn’t merely look sustainable on paper—it performs sustainably in real life.
To ensure energy sourcing is as clean as possible, FuturaSun supplies high-efficiency photovoltaic panels, while ABB supports the integration of e-mobility infrastructure within buildings, helping occupants reduce their transportation footprint. Meanwhile, NordiQ and Intep provide consulting on full lifecycle carbon assessments and net-zero transition strategies, guiding each project from design to delivery with measurable environmental metrics.
Even the interior landscape is part of the carbon equation. CNEUCN coordinates with suppliers like Medelahn and Velux to offer sustainable lighting, eco-certified furniture, and daylight optimization solutions, enhancing indoor comfort while minimizing emissions. In fields as diverse as biotechnology and coatings, partners like Merck and Novonesis contribute materials and technologies that reduce embodied carbon and improve building health profiles.
This web of strategic collaboration—coordinated through CNEUCN’s platform—not only elevates the quality and sustainability of individual high-rise buildings but also lays the foundation for scalable transformation across the sector. By aligning technical innovation with market readiness, CNEUCN and its partners are reshaping the way cities grow—vertically and responsibly.
仲欧脱碳科技及其合作伙伴：推动可持续高层建筑创新
仲欧脱碳科技的核心使命在于汇聚并动员中欧行业领袖网络，以塑造可持续建筑的新范式。在高层建筑领域——这个融合了复杂性、环境影响与运营需求的领域——仲欧脱碳科技既是催化剂，也是整合者，通过汇聚专业智慧，提供真正的碳中和解决方案。
设计是基础要素。在此领域，仲欧脱碳科技与国际建筑设计事务所波捷特（Progetto CMR）紧密合作，其注重能源效率的设计理念强调低碳空间规划、生物气候立面与适应性再利用。与此同时，东方迅腾（Oriental Senter）在室内设计与工程领域的投入进一步补充了这一理念：其在高端节能装修中的实践，确保可持续性不仅渗透于建筑结构，更融入日常人居体验。
在施工层面，亚洲最具影响力的建筑商之一中建大成（CSCEC Taisei）与CNEUCN合作，推行创新型预制化、低排放施工技术，以最大限度降低现场能耗与生命周期碳足迹。材料选择同样至关重要：圣戈班（Saint-Gobain）在此领域引领潮流，其先进的玻璃、保温与室内系统已成为全球绿色建筑的标杆。
随着建筑智能化程度提升，仲欧脱碳科技通过西门子（Siemens）和Akila等合作伙伴推动智能系统的整合。西门子的建筑自动化解决方案,从暖通空调控制到能源负载平衡。是实现运营能效的关键，而Akila的数字孪生技术则支持碳排放实时追踪、预测性维护与整体能源优化。这些数字化技术共同确保高层建筑项目不仅停留在纸面上的可持续性，更能在实际运行中践行环保理念。
为确保能源供应尽可能清洁，伏图拉（FuturaSun）提供高效光伏板，ABB则支持建筑内电动交通基础设施的集成，帮助居住者减少交通碳足迹。与此同时，诺蒂奇（NordiQ）与茵态（Intep）提供全生命周期碳评估与净零转型策略咨询，以可量化的环境指标指导每个项目从设计到交付的全流程。
甚至室内环境也被纳入碳减排体系：仲欧脱碳科技与Medelhan、威卢克斯（Velux）等供应商协作，提供可持续照明、生态认证家具与采光优化解决方案，在提升室内舒适度的同时降低排放。在生物技术与涂料等多元领域，默克（Merck）与Novonesis等合作伙伴提供减少隐含碳、改善建筑健康性能的材料与技术。
这张通过仲欧脱碳科技平台协调的战略协作网络，不仅提升了单体高层建筑的品质与可持续性，更为整个行业的规模化转型奠定基础。通过将技术创新与市场需求相结合，仲欧脱碳科技及其合作伙伴正在重塑城市发展模式——按照垂直化与负责任的方式。

Conclusion
The pursuit of carbon-neutral high-rise buildings is a multifaceted endeavour, demanding collaboration across disciplines and industries. CNEUCN, alongside its esteemed partners, is at the vanguard of this movement, demonstrating that sustainable skyscrapers are not only feasible but also imperative for the future of urban living. Through innovation, dedication, and shared vision, these collaborations are setting new benchmarks in sustainable architecture, paving the way for cities that are as resilient as they are remarkable.
结论
对碳中和高层建筑的追求是一项多维度的事业，需要跨学科和跨行业的协作。仲欧脱碳科技及其尊贵的合作伙伴们站在这一运动的前沿，证明了可持续摩天大楼不仅具有可行性，更是城市未来人居的必然需求。通过创新精神、专注投入与共同愿景，这些合作正在为可持续建筑设立新标杆，为打造兼具韧性与卓越性的城市铺平道路。