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Sustainability, Energy and Architecture

by Ali Sayigh

September 2013

Intermediate to advanced

552 pages

14h 48m

English

Academic Press

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Abstract1.1 Introduction1.2 Passive Houses1.3 Types of Case Studies1.4 The Veldhuizerschool Ede1.5 Christiaan Huygens College: an Energy Plus School1.6 Conventional Dutch Building Design1.7 Energy Saving Techniques1.8 Novel Design and Examples1.9 The TNT Green Office1.10 Sustainability1.11 Diverse Sustainability Measures1.12 Results of GreenCalc+ and LEED AssessmentReferences
Abstract2.1 Introduction2.2 Case Studies 1 and 2 – Overview2.3 Case Study 3 – Overview2.4 Case Studies 4 & 5 – Overview2.5 Conclusion
3.1 Introduction3.2 Demand for Construction Materials3.3 Material Resources3.4 Renewable Materials3.5 Recycled Materials3.6 Life Cycle Analysis3.7 Embodied Energy3.8 Gross Energy Requirement3.9 Process Energy Requirement3.10 Embodied Carbon3.11 Natural Building Materials3.12 Short Rotation Renewable Materials3.13 SummaryReferences
Abstract4.1 Introduction4.2 Sustainable Innovation, or the Tried and Tested4.3 The 20th Century, the Corporate Image and Sustainability4.4 The Techno-Centric Sustainable Building in the 21st Century4.5 The Sustainable Working Shed, Lion House, Alnwick, Northumberland, UK4.6 Experiencing Renewables in Building Skins4.7 The Responsive Skin and Corporate Image4.8 Increasing Facade Layers: Double Skin Facades as a Passive Measure and a Cultural Message4.9 Sustainability as Haptic ExperienceConclusionsReferences

Abstract5.1 Introduction5.2 Building Materials and Assemblies5.3 Ventilation and Air Movement5.4 Case Studies
Abstract6.1 Introduction6.2 Climate Change: Cities and Buildings6.3 Importance of Sustainable/Green Building6.4 Sustainability Regulations and Laws Contributing to Carbon Emissions Reduction6.5 Taxonomy of a Sustainable Building6.6 Green Buildings in Dubai, UAE6.7 ConclusionsReferencesSuggested Reading
Abstract7.1 Introduction7.2 From LED Chips to Fixtures7.3 Optics7.4 Fixture Body7.5 Advantages and Features7.6 Comparisons with Traditional Lighting7.7 Architectural/General Illumination Applications7.8 Case Studies7.9 Future/Novel Designs Possible with LEDs7.10 ConclusionsReferences
Abstract8.1 Introduction8.2 Life Cycle and Sustainable Buildings8.3 Design Strategies in Warm and Humid Climates8.4 The Urban Microclimate8.5 Vernacular Architecture in Cuba8.6 Modern Architecture in Cuba8.7 Present and Future8.8 Final Remarks
Abstract9.1 Introduction9.2 Characteristics and Availability9.3 Photometric Units9.4 Colors9.5 Daylight Availability9.6 Performance of Daylighting9.7 Comfort and Health9.8 Visual Performance9.9 Daylight Factor9.10 Thermal Comfort and Energy Use9.11 Daylighting Design9.12 Daylighting Systems and Solar Control9.13 Energy Saving and Daylight Responsive Controls9.14 Design ToolsReferences
Abstract10.1 Introduction10.2 Background10.3 Theoretical Model for Sustainable Architecture10.4 Analysis10.5 ConclusionReferencesAppendix A Sustainable Design Guidelines Derived From Response of Architectural Form and Space to Climatic and Functional FactorsAppendix B A Comparison between a Vertical Form and a Horizontal Form
Abstract11.1 Abitare Mediterraneo Project11.2 EULEB11.3 Technological and Business Incubator – Lucca, Italy11.4 Bardini Museum – Florence, Italy11.5 New Meyer Hospital – Florence, Italy11.6 Primary School – Empoli, Italy11.7 Malta Stock Exchange – La Villetta, Malta
Abstract12.1 Introduction12.2 The Building’s Energy Systems and Buildings in Energy Systems12.3 Energy Use in Swedish Building Sector12.4 Energy Use in Residential Buildings12.5 New Technologies that Make Buildings more Energy-Efficient and Environmentally Sound12.6 Action Plans and Energy Policies to Achieve Energy-Efficient Buildings12.7 Building and the Health of Occupants12.8 Some Examples of Low-Energy Buildings in Sweden12.9 Energy-Efficient Buildings and Cities – a Strategic Direction for Urban Policy Makers12.10 The Swedish Lindås Pilot Project – Houses without Heating SystemsReferences
AbstractAcknowledgments13.1 Introduction13.2 The Buildings and their Users13.3 Survey Methodology and Analytical Procedures13.4 Design Features of Buildings with High Summary Indices13.5 Key Characteristics and Common Features of these Sustainable BuildingsReferencesAppendix Calculation of Indices
AbstractAcknowledgments14.1 Background and Present Situation14.2 Traditional Architecture; The Outcome of a Complex Thinking System14.3 Traditional Architecture and Adaptive Response to Climate14.4 Wind Catcher/Tower14.5 Spatial Organization: A Means to Adapt to Culture and Climate14.6 ConclusionReferences and further reading
15.1 One Family House in Burlusi Ciofringeni, Arges County, Romania15.2 Amvic Passive Office Building – Bragadiru, Ilfov County, Romania15.3 Residential Living Units in Cluj Napoca, Cluj County, Romania15.4 Two Passive Houses in Caransebes, Caras-Severin County, Romania15.5 Church in Bistra, Neamt County, Romania – Low-Energy Building15.6 ConclusionsReferences
Abstract16.1 Introduction16.2 Bioclimatic Project: General Guidelines16.3 Climatic Context16.4 Building Location, Form and Orientation16.5 Shading16.6 Envelope Coatings16.7 Insulation16.8 Window Size and Glazing Type16.9 Natural Ventilation16.10 Thermal Mass16.11 Evaporative Cooling16.12 Control of Internal Gains16.13 The Use of Environmental Controls16.14 Passive Design and Thermal Comfort Criteria
Abstract17.1 Portable Housing: The Bedouin Tent17.2 Mud Houses and Comfort17.3 A New Generation of Buildings17.4 What is the Solution?17.5 Energy and Buildings17.6 Final Remarks

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Chapter 10

Vernacular Tower Architecture of Sana’a

Theory and Method for Deriving Sustainable Design Guidelines

Khaled A. Al-Sallal, Department of Architectural Engineering, UAE University, UAE

Abstract

This chapter presents a theoretical and operative method that helps to extract abstract sustainable design concepts (e.g., geometrical proportion or functional relations) from traditional architectural environments. The vernacular architecture of Sana’a, Yemen is utilized to demonstrate the method. This amazing architecture follows certain conventions which have been developed throughout the life of the city and well known and practiced by its inhabitants. The followed conventions created a very unique sustainable environment that satisfied the ...