week 1 & 2.ppt sustainable architecture design

Sustainable architecture description 3000 wordsThought for 15sIntroduction to Sustainable Architecture
Sustainable architecture, also known as green architecture or eco-friendly design, represents a holistic approach to building design and construction that prioritizes environmental responsibility, resource efficiency, and human well-being. At its core, it seeks to minimize the negative impacts of buildings on the natural world while enhancing the quality of life for occupants. Buildings account for a significant portion of global energy consumption, carbon emissions, and resource depletion—approximately 40% of energy use and 30% of greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. Sustainable architecture addresses these issues by integrating principles that promote harmony between the built environment and ecosystems. This discipline has evolved from niche environmental concerns in the 1970s to a mainstream imperative in the face of climate change, urbanization, and resource scarcity.
The concept encompasses not just energy-efficient structures but also the entire lifecycle of a building—from site selection and material sourcing to construction, operation, maintenance, and eventual decommissioning or recycling. Key drivers include regulatory pressures, such as building codes mandating energy performance, economic incentives like reduced operational costs, and societal demands for healthier living spaces. For instance, sustainable designs often incorporate natural ventilation, daylighting, and renewable energy sources to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Beyond environmental benefits, this approach fosters social equity by creating inclusive spaces that adapt to diverse needs and cultural contexts.
In recent years, the rise of sustainable architecture has been fueled by technological advancements and global awareness. Organizations like the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) with its LEED certification, or the International Living Future Institute's Living Building Challenge, provide frameworks for evaluating sustainability. These standards measure aspects such as water efficiency, indoor air quality, and biodiversity enhancement. As urban populations swell—projected to reach 68% of the global population by 2050—sustainable architecture becomes crucial for resilient cities that can withstand climate extremes like heatwaves and flooding.
Moreover, sustainable architecture is not merely about mitigation but also regeneration. It aims to restore ecosystems, such as through green roofs that support urban wildlife or buildings that generate more energy than they consume (net-positive designs). This regenerative mindset shifts from "doing less harm" to "doing good," aligning with broader sustainability goals like the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) and SDG 13 (Climate Action). As we delve deeper, we'll explore the history, principles, materials, case studies, benefits, challenges, and fu

1. Sustainability in
Architecture and Urban
Design
Sustainable development def:
"Development that meets the needs of the present
generations without compromising the ability of
future generations to meet their own needs.“
Source: Our Common Future
 Report
(1987, World Commission on Environment and Development)
Irena Itova, MSc
Architect, Junior Urban planner

2. The principles of sustainable development

3. So what are the principles of sustainable architecture?
Sustainable architecture def:
Architecture that seeks to minimize and even eliminate the negative
environmental impact of buildings by efficiency and moderation in the
use of natural resources, producing less waste and zero pollution, secure
economic prosperity and promote livable and vibrant places .

4. •Our new building is not just a nice estetically and
functunaly justified structure anylonger; it is part of a
bigger system which functions as one with the
ecosystem and its footprints are directly affecting this
system’s balance and diversity

6. With environmentally unconsciousness design buildings can easily turn this

7. Into this

8. Why do we as Architects of the XXI century and
successors to some of the greatest minds in
Architecture need to think about all the peaces of the
puzzle?

9. Some facts about buildings and carbon emission

10. Some facts about buildings and future energy consumption

11. If animals have learned to live in symbioses
with eachother and nature

12. Then the human also has to learn
how to design the Built
environment to co-exists in
symbioses with the Natural
environment

13. Since early ages our race has strived to design shelters to adapt to climatic conditions by using
local and natural materials

14. Today, with the technology at our reach we can do even more impressive designs that will be
benefitial for both human and nature
Project: Galije Resort, by MVRDV
Project: Nordsjæland i Hillerød Hospital, by F.C. Møller

15. There are many ways and we already have invented many creative things!

16. By analyzing the geo location and
climatic parameters and with the
possibility of the modern
technology and newly developed
construction materials, we can
shape our buildings to fit the
natural landscape and bring
more green and healthy spaces in
our urban jungle.
Project: Gangnam Hills, Seoul, South Corea, by MVRDV

17. Our buildings today can make significant statements and accent the soical side of architecture
placing end-users and the local neighbourhood on first place, by creating healty, actractive
and active urban spaces which will bring food and clean water access closer to their
inhabitants.
Project: Chaise Urbaine, Strasbourg-France, by MVRDV

18. Example of principles of sustainable design within the building operational system

19. Example of principles of sustainable design connecting the building with the near surrounding

20. Principles of Sustainable Architectural design

21. •Parameters of environmentally responsible design
Use of renewable/recyclable materials
•use of natural materials: materials which are able to be replaced with new by the human (wood, straw, etc.);
•use of recyclable materials: materials which are able to be recycled into producing new materials in which way it will be
prevented production of new waste and reduce consumption of fresh raw materials;
Operational waste management
•Liking processes in the operation of a building so the waste of one process can be found as source for other process;
Building performance by use of renewable energy sources
•Use of technology which collects solar rays by photovoltaic panels for energy production and storage for the purpose
of building operation;
•Use of technology which uses the geothermal energy for heating up the building and the hot water supply system;
Design that supports bio-diversity
•Create green spaces inside and outside the building envelope that will nurture flora and fauna
•Design buildings which will not be a barrier but a bridge of connecting the Habitat
Climate responsive building design
•Design buildings which will work with the fources of nature (rain, wind, solar irradiance)
•Design buildings which will be a particle of a system that will facilitate and be rebust to the natural hazards (floods,
eartquaqes, erosions etc.)

22. •Parameters of economically responsible design
Passive house technologies
•use of alternative energy resources which will make the building self-efficient system and will eliminate its dependency
of external supplies
Flexible design
•Design buildings and spaces within the buildings that are easy to readapt and transform to different uses which will
increase the building’s usability
Optimizing resource consumption
•Use of smart technology which will function as a “brain” for the building and will insure maximum indoor comfort by
combining active and passive technologies when needed

23. •Parameters of socially responsible design
End-User comfort
•Design which ensures maximum end-use indoor and outdoor comfort by creating well ventilated, lighted, active and
healthy spaces which bring nature in peoples everyday life and promote active spaces that care for the users’ physical
health
Urban farming
•Design that enables local farming and encourages people to grow their own eco-food
Walk-able and sit-able spaces
•Designing walk-able and sit-able outdoor spaces in close proximity to the building which will invite not only users but
also visitors to walk and sit in the area and create pleasant and noise/pollution free environment for them to enjoy
Mixed uses
•Design buildings with mixture of uses which will ensure localizing movements, reducing traveling time and costs, thus
reduce use of transport and create round-the-clock active spaces
Mix of generations
•Design buildings which anybody can use and enjoy; buildings that promote mixture of generations and eliminate urban
phenomenon such as gentrification or aging population
Reusability
•Design buildings which can facilitate cost-free or minimal change of use

24. Example of Passive house principles

25. Example of Passive house principles

26. Example of Passive house principles

27. What does sustainable design
mean on the bigger scale?
•It means connecting the buildings into efficient and
smart complex system of networks at local, city and
regional level

28. Parameters of Global Sustainable Development

29. Sustainable Urban Morphology

30. The flows in a sustainable city in layers

31. How we should THINK when DESIGNING

32. At regional level

33. At city level

34. On local/ neighborhood level

35. Sustainable Urban Morphology

36. Example of sustainable urban design Project: Loop City by BIG

37. Example of sustainable urban design Project: Loop City by BIG

38. Example of sustainable urban design Project: Loop City by BIG

39. Example of sustainable urban design Project: Loop City by BIG

40. Example of sustainable urban design Project: Loop City by BIG

41. Example of sustainable urban design Project: Loop City by BIG

42. Example of sustainable urban design Project: Loop City by BIG

43. Example of sustainable urban design Project: Loop City by BIG

44. Example of sustainable urban design Project: Loop City by BIG

45. Example of sustainable urban design Project: Loop City by BIG

46. Example of sustainable urban design Project: Loop City by BIG

47. Example of sustainable urban design Project: Loop City by BIG

48. Example of sustainable urban design Project: Loop City by BIG

49. Example of sustainable urban design Project: Loop City by BIG

50. Example of sustainable urban design Project: Loop City by BIG

51. Example of sustainable urban design Project: Loop City by BIG

52. Example of sustainable urban design Project: Loop City by BIG

53. Example of sustainable urban design Project: Loop City by BIG

54. Integrated Building Design
Comissioning
and Hand-Over
Preliminary
Design
Detailed Design
Conceptual
Design
Contracting and
Execution
Pre-design
Design Brief
Development
Operation and
Maintenance
Demolition
and reuse
Building Owner
Architect
Engineers
Contractors
Expert Advisors
Material Suppliers
O&M Personel
Occupants

55. 1.Integrated Building Design
1.Introduction
In the first half of the 20th century, HVAC systems and artificial lighting were
developed to meet indoor comfort needs. Before the introduction of mechanical
systems, climate – not building style or appearance – was the major determinant of
building form. Comfort was achieved through passive means and architectural
features built into the design.
Sequential design Process
These innovations started a design revolution. With the freedom to pursue the
architectural design as a pure art form, the architect created a design and then
passed it on to the constructional and HVAC designers to “fit” the equipment
needed to achieve comfort. The design process that at one time integrated all
design disciplines evolved into a sequential process carried out in separate
disciplines.
Design Phases Involved Persons
Schematic Design/Architectural Design
Design Brief Development
Engineering Design (Construction)
Engineering Design (HVAC and Indoor Climate)
Construction
Operation and Maintenance
Demolition and Reuse
Building Owner/Architect
Building Service Personel
Architect
Engineer Construction
Contracter
Engineer HVAC

56. Motivation and benefits of integrated design
Time
Impact on Building Performance
Decision Effectiveness =
Cost of implementation
Construction
Maintenance
Life of a Building
Figure 3. Effectiveness of decisions made in
different stages of a buildings lifetime.

57. 1.Integrated Building Concept
A whole building concept or integrated building concept includes all aspects of building construction
(architecture, facades, structure, function, fire, acoustics, materials, energy use, indoor environmental
quality, etc…). It can be defined to consist of three parts (Heiselberg et al. 2006):
othe architectural building concept,
othe structural building concept and
othe energy and environmental building concept
Architectural
Concept
IBC
Energy and
Environmental
Concept
Figure 4. Illustration of the Integrated Building Concept. (Heiselberg et al. 2006).

58. .
Example of integrated design team organization
Design Team
An Integrated Design Process especially affects the design team as:
othe client takes a more active role than usual,
othe architect becomes a team leader rather than the sole form-giver and
othe mechanical and electrical engineers as well as the energy specialist
take on active roles at early design stages

59. Design strategy for Energy and Environmental Building
Concepts
In order to reach an integrated design solution and develop an Energy and
Environmental Building Concept it is necessary to define and apply a certain design
strategy.

60. . Principle of design iteration loop,