Adaptive facade design and construction have recently received significant attention in order to improve the performance of high-rise buildings. These facades have folded motions and the capability to rotate and reflect light based on enhanced energy efficiency principles. Still, their design, development characteristics and implementation techniques require further research, particularly for high-rise residential buildings. In that respect, this study aimed to identify parameters and methods of the design and construction of adaptive façades for high-rise residential buildings and to develop a conceptual framework of optimizing the associated energy performance. Utilizing a qualitative approach, this research integrated the relevant literature with expert interviews to achieve the aim of this research activity. The outcome of 15 semi-structured interviews containing inquiry elements into demographic information, adaptive façade characteristics, the methodological framework of the design and construction and energy performance of adaptive facades is reported and analyzed. The outcomes will assist architects and designers by providing a performance-based approach to achieve a well- designed adaptive façade in Australian residential high-rise buildings through the developed knowledge and framework.