Arch
366:
Environmental Building Design
Winter
2004:
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Arch
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Description : This course centers on issues surrounding the integration of Sustainable and Passive Design principles, into conceptual and practical architectural design. Topics will include: solar geometry, climate/regional limitations, vernacular architecture, natural lighting, passive design and sustainability initiatives. Case studies will be used extensively as a vehicle to discuss the success/failure of ideas and their physical applications. Research and design projects require that the students engage the specific technological notions presented within the course in the physical discourse of architecture. Teaching Assistants:
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Schedule of Classes: Wednesdays, 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., PHY145 pdf of course outline
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| Jan 7 | Introduction:
Sustainable Building Design powerpoint from class
"What is Sustainable Design? Intro to LEED" link
5.9MB |
| Jan 14 | Sustainability: |
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out Project #1: Sustainable Building Detailed Case Study 50% This project will involve a team of 3 to 4 students conducting detailed research into the sustainable design aspects of a building. The students must prepare a 2,500 word research paper (to include full bibliography and references), prepare detailed drawings of significant environmental/daylighting aspects of the building, conduct a preliminary LEED™ analysis of the project, prepare a scale model of a significant portion of the building/wall for heliodon testing, and present their findings using Powerpoint in class (15 minutes). A sign up sheet will be made available for your group to select a case study. full project outline |
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| Jan 21 | Revision!! |
| Jan 28 | Revision!! |
| Feb 4 | Solar
Geometry: Solar
Geometry powerpoint presentation 7.5MB |
| Feb 11 | No class - I am away |
| Feb 18 | No class - reading week |
| Feb 25 | Natural Lighting/Daylighting: |
| Mar 3 | Verifying
and Marketing Green Buildings: |
| Mar 10 | Introduction to Computer
Assisted Energy Design: Energy-10, and Ecotect Computer simulations are becoming increasingly important as a means to both create and validate environmentally motivated designs. Several types of software are available for use, each with their advantages and disadvantages. Caroline Prochazka's Masters Thesis is focussed on a comparative analysis of these and other simulation/design programs and their relevance to daylighting and energy issues. Ecotect
is available on the Square One Website for a free trial download version. |
| Mar 17 | Case
Study Presentations: Groups 1 thru 9 Attendance for these presentations is mandatory. The point is to learn from seeing all case studies, not just by doing your own. Attendance throughout the term has been less than motivating for me. As a result, I will not announce the list of presenting groups until the morning of the class and the order will be called during the presentations. The project material is due on the 17th regardless of your presentation date. Students will be allowed 10 to 15 minutes each for the presentation of their Powerpoint and heliodon models. Since there is no space in the classroom for hanging drawings, all drawings and photos associated with the project must be presented in digital format. |
| Mar 24 | Case Study Presentations: Groups 10 thru 18 Students will be allowed 15 minutes each for the presentation of their Powerpoint and heliodon models. Since there is no space in the classroom for hanging drawings, all drawings and photos associated with the project must be presented in digital format. |
| Mar 31 | The
Tectonics of the Double Skin: |
Double
Skin Resources: |
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Link to a database I am working on that has links to all sorts of useful technical, environmental and case study websites! link |
| Apr 22 | Project due at noon, Thursday, April 22, 2004 in the front office. If unable to deliver to the
front office by that time, projects may be delivered to my home, |
| Final Project Details: |
The idea behind the final project will be to execute the design of a small building such that it encompasses all of the aspects of sustainable design, passive heating and passive cooling that have been addressed this term. The building must be designed to meet or exceed LEED Platinum, and must include documentation to verify such. Details here The project may be done singly or in pairs (max). It will involve the design of a small building using ecological principles. You will need to produce plans, sections, elevations, details, views, lighting studies, all at appropriate scales (suited to the level of detail required.) The project will be worth 50% of your final term grade. |
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Reference Texts: |
Required: Square One Web Site: Recommended: |
| Evaluation: |
Evaluation will be based both on the formal/technical execution of the projects, as well as the seminar presentation of material and contributions to the discussions. Project 1:
Case Study 50% Total: 100% |
| Archived Links from work from past terms: |
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