About Jin Mao Tower
The Jin Mao Tower, a mixed-use complex containing offices, convention space and a hotel and in 2013 became the tallest and the longest-operated building in China to receive a LEED-EB: OM (Existing Buildings: Operations + Management) Gold certification. Its high performance has been achieved with the assistance of a computerized energy management system, which has been in place since the building opened, and is integrated with the broader enterprise asset management (EAM) system.
Management tracks a variety of performance metrics, including electricity, water, and natural gas consumption from month to month, and maintains key performance indicators (KPIs) around non-energy metrics, such as preventative maintenance, fixed asset purchases, requests for repairs, complaints, cost analysis and equipment information records. The paperless processing associated with the system also contributes to the building’s low carbon-emission footprint. Beginning in August 2013, to promote indoor air quality (IAQ) the building’s managers began tracking PM 2.5 particulate values in office areas, and broadcasting the results daily on social media.
These performance measurement approaches have been augmented by consulting with the Association of German Engineers, which has helped Jin Mao develop computerized equipment management systems to help maintenance staff optimize the equipment life cycle, quality and cost. A fluid energy metering system measures the flow of water through 89 sensors distributed throughout the building. An electricity metering system remotely and automatically measures electricity consumption of large equipment through a network of 300 sensors, allowing comparison of current and historical energy consumption. Together, these systems provide an objective data foundation for energy-use analysis.
Each month, building managers hold an energy-consumption analysis meeting and clarify energy expenditure of each main equipment category, including water, electricity, and natural gas. The management team actively compares year-on-year and month-to-month consumption statistics, referencing the building automation system’s daily control log, to make informed decisions about where energy-saving strategies should be implemented next. Specific action items are then drawn up for specific people, who take charge of implementing these measures.
CTBUH Initiatives
SuperTEC Visit to CTBUH China Office
17 Jan 2017
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Top Company Rankings: The World’s 100 Tallest Buildings
13 Oct 2016
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CTBUH Research
CITAB-CTBUH Name 2016 China Tall Building Award Recipients
25 Feb 2016
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CTBUH News
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SuperTEC Visit to CTBUH China Office
17 Jan 2017, Shanghai
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The CTBUH China Office hosted a visit from SuperTEC, a consortium of researchers and practitioners from Korea University and Dankook University in Seoul.
Jin Mao Tower Technical Tour Report
19 Sep 2014, Shanghai
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The Jin Mao Tower, adjacent to the conference venue, provided ample opportunity for exploring the lobby, office section, top floor, observation deck, refuge floor & the Grand Hyatt.
Jin Mao Technical Tour Report
20 Sep 2012, Shanghai
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Standing as an icon of the Shanghai skyline, the Jin Mao tower has been a landmark since its completion in 1999.
China to Dominate Tall Building Development
22 Aug 2012, Chicago
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CTBUH Research
Nine of the 20 tallest buildings currently under construction in the world are located in China, which is now leading the way in the development of supertall buildings.
Discovering Asia, from Moscow
23 Apr-2 May 2009, Shanghai
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Elena Shuvalova, the CTBUH Country Representative for Russia reports on the 4th Russian Intellectual Business.
CTBUH / Nakheel Asia Tour Report
19-29 Apr 2007, Shanghai
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CTBUH collaborated with the Dubai-based developer Nakheel and architects Woods Bagot to facilitate a 5-nation tour of seminal tall buildings in south-east Asia.
Videos
Innovations in Building Performance and Resiliency: Pin-Fuse Seismic Systems
3 Nov 2016 –
Mark Sarkisian, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill; Rupa Garai, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
The Evolution of Building Evacuation Design in China
16 Sep 2014 –
Fang Li & James Antell, RJA Group
Fazlur Khan Lifetime Achievement Medal: Geotechnics for the World’s Tallest
7 Nov 2013 –
Clyde N. Baker, Jr., AECOM
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The Evolution of Building Evacuation Design in China
16 Sep 2014 –
Presentation at CTBUH 2014 Shanghai Conference;
Fang Li & James Antell, RJA Group
As a result of the events of September 11th and other natural and man-made disasters, building owners, designers and fire officials have become increasingly aware of the…
Interview: Constructing the Shanghai Tower
20 Sep 2012 –
2012 Shanghai Congress Interviews;
Jun Xia, Gensler
Jun Xia of Gensler is interviewed by Jeff Herzer during the 2012 CTBUH Shanghai Congress at the Jin Mao, Shanghai. Jun discusses the design and construction of The…
The Design Process of Complex Architectural Facades
20 Sep 2012 –
Presentation at CTBUH 2012 9th World Congress, Shanghai;
Bert van de Linde, Technical Director, Permasteelisa Group
Facades form the identity and functionality of high-rise buildings. The “design process” for complex bespoke architectural high-rise facades is an abstract term that in…
Development of Innovative Structures for Supertall and Unique Towers
19 Sep 2012 –
Presentation at CTBUH 2012 9th World Congress, Shanghai;
Yantong Zhao, Halvorson and Partners
As tall buildings grow to greater heights and strive to incorporate more unique forms, clarity in the development of the structural system at conceptual design is…
From Jin Mao to Kingdom: Search for an Asian Supertall Vernacular
19 Sep 2012 –
Presentation at CTBUH 2012 9th World Congress, Shanghai;
Adrian Smith, Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture
This presentation presents the evolution of Mr. Smith’s career as a designer of supertall buildings, from Shanghai’s Jin Mao Tower, completed in 1999, to Kingdom Tower,…
Interview: Creating Spaces
19 Sep 2012 –
2012 Shanghai Congress Interviews;
Gordon Gill, Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture
Gordon Gill of Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture is interviewed by Jeff Herzer during the 2012 CTBUH Shanghai Congress at the Jin Mao, Shanghai. Gordon shares the…
Interview: Kingdom Tower
19 Sep 2012 –
2012 Shanghai Congress Interviews;
Adrian Smith, Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture
Adrian Smith of Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture is interviewed by Jeff Herzer during the 2012 CTBUH Shanghai Congress at the Jin Mao, Shanghai. Adrian discusses…
Interview: Marketing of Tall Buildings
19 Sep 2012 –
2012 Shanghai Congress Interviews;
William Murray, Wordsearch
William Murray of Wordsearch is interviewed by Jeff Herzer during the 2012 CTBUH Shanghai Congress at the Jin Mao, Shanghai. William discusses the marketing of tall…
Interview: The Growth of China
19 Sep 2012 –
2012 Shanghai Congress Interviews;
John Portman, John Portman & Associates
John C. Portman, III of John Portman & Associates is interviewed by Jeff Herzer during the 2012 CTBUH Shanghai Congress at the Jin Mao, Shanghai. John explains Portman's…
Interview: Jin Mao Tower
18 Sep 2012 –
2012 Shanghai Congress Interviews;
William Baker, SOM
William Baker of SOM is interviewed by Jeff Herzer during the 2012 CTBUH Shanghai Congress at the Jin Mao, Shanghai. William discusses the Jin Mao Building and it's place…
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Research Papers
SOM and China: Evolving Skyscraper Design Amid Rapid Urban Growth
Oct 2016 –
CTBUH Journal, 2016 Issue IV
Context, Climate, Culture – Investigating Place in Tall Building Design
26 Oct 2015 –
Context, Climate, Culture – Investigating Place in Tall Building Design
The Evolution of Building Evacuation Design in China
16 Sep 2014 –
CTBUH 2014 Shanghai Conference Proceedings
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Context, Climate, Culture – Investigating Place in Tall Building Design
26 Oct 2015 –
Context, Climate, Culture – Investigating Place in Tall Building Design; Robert Goodwin, Perkins + Will
Should a tower in Moscow look like one in Dubai? Once one entered a city and marveled at the unique magic of its architecture – the pastel classicism of St. Petersburg;…
The Evolution of Building Evacuation Design in China
16 Sep 2014 –
CTBUH 2014 Shanghai Conference Proceedings; Fang Li, James Antell & Martin Reiss, RJA Group
As a result of the events of September 11th and other natural and man-made disasters, building owners, designers and fire officials have become increasingly aware of the…
20 Years of High-Rise Fire Safety: From Jin Mao to Kingdom Tower
Sep 2012 –
CTBUH 2012 9th World Congress, Shanghai; James H. Antell, RJA; Peter A. Weismantle, Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture
This paper will discuss the evolution of fire safety concepts in the recent generation of high rise buildings starting with “early” 1990’s designs in China and trace the…
From Jin Mao to Kingdom: Search for an Asian Supertall Vernacular
Sep 2012 –
CTBUH 2012 9th World Congress, Shanghai; Adrian Smith, Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture
The paper traces the evolution of Mr. Smith’s career as a designer of supertall buildings, the Jin Mao Tower (1999) to Kingdom Tower, to be the world’s tallest building…
Structural Design of Reinforced Concrete Tall Buildings
Feb 2010 –
CTBUH Journal, 2010 Issue I; Ali Sherif S. Rizk, Dar Al-Handasah Consultants
During the last 12 years the Structural Engineering Department at Dar Al-Handasah has designed 45 mixed-use tall buildings in different Arab countries. The designed…
Jin Mao Tower’s Influence on China’s New Innovative Tall Buildings
May 2006 –
2006 International Seminar of Design and Construction Technologies of Super High-Rise Buildings; Mark Sarkisian, Neville Mathias, Eric Long & Aaron Mazeika, SOM
The 56 story, 232 m tall Jinao Tower in Nanjing, China, is a next-generation tower which maximizes performance, efficiency, and occupant experience. Its faceted form is…
Design and Construction of the Jin Mao Tower's Mat Foundation
Jul 1998 –
Structural Engineering World Congress 1998; Mark Sarkisian, Stan Korista & Ahmad Abdelrazaq, SOM
Looking from the Yangtze River toward the new Shanghai skyline, you cannot help noticing the ever changing color of the ultra-tall Jin Mao Tower with the movement of the…
Jin Mao Tower's Unique Structural System
Jan 1995 –
1995 Shanghai International Seminar; Mark Sarkisian, Stan Korista & Ahmad Abdelrazaq, SOM
The composite structural system for the Jin Mao Tower was designed to resist typhoon winds and earthquake forces and accommodate poor soil conditions while providing a…
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