This document discusses a lecture given by Professor Derek Clements-Croome at Debrecen University in Hungary on intelligent buildings. It covers a wide range of topics including:
- Examples of passive cooling techniques used in historical buildings around the world.
- How biomimicry and drawing inspiration from nature can help design more sustainable and energy efficient buildings, for example termite mounds and spider webs.
- Emerging technologies like digital walls, bacteria that heal cracks, and clothing with embedded sensors that could enable new approaches to HVAC systems and user interaction in intelligent buildings of the future.
- The importance of also considering people's well-being, comfort, health and productivity when designing intelligent buildings.
Prof Derek Clements-Croome -Sustainable intelligent buildings for peopleDerek Clements-Croome
This document summarizes a presentation on sustainable intelligent buildings. It discusses how integrating sustainability adds value through lower operating costs. It also discusses how building design impacts occupant well-being, learning, and productivity. Specifically, it finds ventilation rates and air quality significantly impact test scores and cognitive performance in schools. The document also outlines various innovative technologies like solar panels, self-healing materials, and bio-inspired designs that can help make buildings more sustainable.
Prof Derek Clements-Croome - Assessing the performance of green intelligent b...Derek Clements-Croome
This document discusses intelligent buildings and how to assess their performance. It provides several ways to measure building intelligence, including fluid intelligence for owners/landlords and crystallized intelligence for occupants/tenants. Building intelligence can be assessed based on general functions like durability and environmental impact, as well as specific functions related to meeting a client's brief. Metrics include availability, reliability, and sustainability. Intelligent buildings aim to improve occupant well-being, productivity, and satisfaction through factors like lighting, acoustics, indoor air quality and ergonomic design.
Intelligent Buildings - Dr Derek Croome presents to CIBSE YorkshireCIBSE_Yorkshire
Building services consume energy and require careful maintenance if they are to be continuously reliable.
Compared to the building fabric their lifetime is comparatively short. However they make buildings habitable for people to work and live in them by providing air and water at suitable temperatures besides light, power and a host of other utilities for the occupants. The heating, ventilation and airconditioning are a major consideration because they provide heating and cooling for human needs.
With the pressures to design new and refurbish old buildings to be sustainable and also healthy we need to consider alternatives to the traditional approaches to systems provision.
Technology is advancing more and more rapidly but cannot provide all the answers. Throughout history people from all cultures throughout the world have discovered ingenious ways of dealing with the rigours of climate whether hot, humid or very cold. Then there is Nature. The marvels of the plant and animal worlds give ceaseless wonder and can stimulate us to think more laterally.
Green Building And Low Carbon Building in MalaysiaSteve Lojuntin
This document discusses low carbon green buildings and provides examples from Malaysia. It begins by explaining the relationship between climate change, greenhouse gases, and green technology/living as a solution. Green technology is defined as minimizing environmental degradation while having low or zero greenhouse gas emissions. Key aspects of green buildings discussed include energy efficiency, water management, materials used, and more. The Low Energy Office (LEO) building in Malaysia is provided as an example, highlighting its solar panels, rainwater harvesting, and energy-efficient lighting and equipment that have reduced its energy consumption to below the national guideline. Continuous improvement of government buildings in Malaysia to reduce their carbon footprint and energy usage is also noted.
The document discusses the need for green building and sustainability in the building industry. It reflects on where the industry currently stands with embracing green building practices and the factors driving further adoption. It also examines what truly makes a building green and highlights the importance of energy efficiency. Rating systems like LEED and GBI are mentioned as ways to quantify green building performance and certify that standards are met.
This document discusses alternative approaches to heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) in buildings through intelligent and sustainable design. It explores how biomimicry of nature can provide solutions, highlighting characteristics like using only needed energy and recycling. Intelligent buildings aim to be responsive, sustainable through low energy/water use and pollution, and promote health/well-being. Lessons can be drawn from vernacular architecture, animal structures, and biomimetic design inspired by natural forms and processes. The goal is integrated, optimized building performance through a holistic, systems-thinking approach.
Comparative Study on Day Lighting & Energy Modeling For Conventional and Gree...inventionjournals
A green building is a building which consumes less energy, less water and it includes proper waste management system in such a way that it utilizes maximum natural resources without .affecting the future needs. The energy consumption in a conventional building varies based on the person’s metabolic condition, the circulation of fresh air and the intensity of light entering to the building. The absence of fresh air circulation and lack of natural light will lead to intense power consumption in the building. The methodology used here is basically on the working of the three software viz., velux, design builder, and equest. The velux software is used to understand the building day light factor, how the ventilations are provided and to what extent the building is consuming the natural light through these ventilations. A simulation shall be drawn to check colors the lux values inside the building and it shall be done on the basis d considering different colors and designing the building as per latitude and longitude of the building so the results are based on the weather and climatic conditions of the building topography, thermal comfort in the building, metabolic conditions and materials used . Equest software is the software used for the final analysis of the modeled energy building to determine the consumption of the energy and also the annual savings based on the model prepared in the software. The main area is on how to reduce the energy consumption in the building using the natural day light. A study on the modeled building by its appropriate orientation and a cost wise comparison between green and a conventional building are done here. The study is conducted in one of the site located at Mangalore island site for conventional building.
Intelligent Buildings for Better Health Wellbeing and ProductivityDerek Clements-Croome
Creating the Productive Workplace discusses how building design impacts occupant health, well-being, and productivity. It notes that buildings affect lives and work performance, and that physical surroundings can impact mental health, well-being, and physical disease. Good health and well-being lead to increased productivity, as happier and more creative employees are more productive. Metrics like absenteeism, staff turnover, and physical environment surveys can measure the impacts of building design on occupants. Environments conducive to health require factors like good ventilation, lighting, acoustic quality, and ergonomic workplaces.
Prof Derek Clements-Croome -Sustainable intelligent buildings for peopleDerek Clements-Croome
This document summarizes a presentation on sustainable intelligent buildings. It discusses how integrating sustainability adds value through lower operating costs. It also discusses how building design impacts occupant well-being, learning, and productivity. Specifically, it finds ventilation rates and air quality significantly impact test scores and cognitive performance in schools. The document also outlines various innovative technologies like solar panels, self-healing materials, and bio-inspired designs that can help make buildings more sustainable.
Prof Derek Clements-Croome - Assessing the performance of green intelligent b...Derek Clements-Croome
This document discusses intelligent buildings and how to assess their performance. It provides several ways to measure building intelligence, including fluid intelligence for owners/landlords and crystallized intelligence for occupants/tenants. Building intelligence can be assessed based on general functions like durability and environmental impact, as well as specific functions related to meeting a client's brief. Metrics include availability, reliability, and sustainability. Intelligent buildings aim to improve occupant well-being, productivity, and satisfaction through factors like lighting, acoustics, indoor air quality and ergonomic design.
Intelligent Buildings - Dr Derek Croome presents to CIBSE YorkshireCIBSE_Yorkshire
Building services consume energy and require careful maintenance if they are to be continuously reliable.
Compared to the building fabric their lifetime is comparatively short. However they make buildings habitable for people to work and live in them by providing air and water at suitable temperatures besides light, power and a host of other utilities for the occupants. The heating, ventilation and airconditioning are a major consideration because they provide heating and cooling for human needs.
With the pressures to design new and refurbish old buildings to be sustainable and also healthy we need to consider alternatives to the traditional approaches to systems provision.
Technology is advancing more and more rapidly but cannot provide all the answers. Throughout history people from all cultures throughout the world have discovered ingenious ways of dealing with the rigours of climate whether hot, humid or very cold. Then there is Nature. The marvels of the plant and animal worlds give ceaseless wonder and can stimulate us to think more laterally.
Green Building And Low Carbon Building in MalaysiaSteve Lojuntin
This document discusses low carbon green buildings and provides examples from Malaysia. It begins by explaining the relationship between climate change, greenhouse gases, and green technology/living as a solution. Green technology is defined as minimizing environmental degradation while having low or zero greenhouse gas emissions. Key aspects of green buildings discussed include energy efficiency, water management, materials used, and more. The Low Energy Office (LEO) building in Malaysia is provided as an example, highlighting its solar panels, rainwater harvesting, and energy-efficient lighting and equipment that have reduced its energy consumption to below the national guideline. Continuous improvement of government buildings in Malaysia to reduce their carbon footprint and energy usage is also noted.
The document discusses the need for green building and sustainability in the building industry. It reflects on where the industry currently stands with embracing green building practices and the factors driving further adoption. It also examines what truly makes a building green and highlights the importance of energy efficiency. Rating systems like LEED and GBI are mentioned as ways to quantify green building performance and certify that standards are met.
This document discusses alternative approaches to heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) in buildings through intelligent and sustainable design. It explores how biomimicry of nature can provide solutions, highlighting characteristics like using only needed energy and recycling. Intelligent buildings aim to be responsive, sustainable through low energy/water use and pollution, and promote health/well-being. Lessons can be drawn from vernacular architecture, animal structures, and biomimetic design inspired by natural forms and processes. The goal is integrated, optimized building performance through a holistic, systems-thinking approach.
Comparative Study on Day Lighting & Energy Modeling For Conventional and Gree...inventionjournals
A green building is a building which consumes less energy, less water and it includes proper waste management system in such a way that it utilizes maximum natural resources without .affecting the future needs. The energy consumption in a conventional building varies based on the person’s metabolic condition, the circulation of fresh air and the intensity of light entering to the building. The absence of fresh air circulation and lack of natural light will lead to intense power consumption in the building. The methodology used here is basically on the working of the three software viz., velux, design builder, and equest. The velux software is used to understand the building day light factor, how the ventilations are provided and to what extent the building is consuming the natural light through these ventilations. A simulation shall be drawn to check colors the lux values inside the building and it shall be done on the basis d considering different colors and designing the building as per latitude and longitude of the building so the results are based on the weather and climatic conditions of the building topography, thermal comfort in the building, metabolic conditions and materials used . Equest software is the software used for the final analysis of the modeled energy building to determine the consumption of the energy and also the annual savings based on the model prepared in the software. The main area is on how to reduce the energy consumption in the building using the natural day light. A study on the modeled building by its appropriate orientation and a cost wise comparison between green and a conventional building are done here. The study is conducted in one of the site located at Mangalore island site for conventional building.
Intelligent Buildings for Better Health Wellbeing and ProductivityDerek Clements-Croome
Creating the Productive Workplace discusses how building design impacts occupant health, well-being, and productivity. It notes that buildings affect lives and work performance, and that physical surroundings can impact mental health, well-being, and physical disease. Good health and well-being lead to increased productivity, as happier and more creative employees are more productive. Metrics like absenteeism, staff turnover, and physical environment surveys can measure the impacts of building design on occupants. Environments conducive to health require factors like good ventilation, lighting, acoustic quality, and ergonomic workplaces.
IRJET - Anlysis and Study of Existing Sustainable BuildingIRJET Journal
The document analyzes sustainable building design and its benefits. It discusses how sustainable buildings use less energy and water, generate less waste, and are healthier for occupants compared to conventional buildings. Sustainable design aims to minimize environmental impacts and maximize resource efficiency over a building's lifecycle. Several green building rating systems have been developed to evaluate energy and environmental performance. The benefits of sustainable buildings include reduced operating costs, enhanced marketability, increased occupant productivity, and economic, social and environmental benefits.
Sustainable Design for Occupants to Achieve High Performance and Low Energy B...Nicolas Carbone Gamarra
A Brief Study case that shows Sustainable Design Strategies for Occupants to achieve better performance and Low energy consupmtion Building in the comercial sector. The Studied case is 30 The Bond Sydney - Australia
The document provides information about the Energy Commission Diamond Building in Putrajaya, Malaysia. Some key points:
- The Energy Commission Diamond Building is Malaysia's first building to receive platinum ratings for both the Green Building Index and Green Mark green building standards.
- The building was designed with energy efficiency and sustainability in mind, featuring elements like a tilted facade to reduce solar heat gain, natural daylighting, an insulated roof, and floor slab cooling.
- Renewable energy is harvested through photovoltaic panels with a total installed capacity of 71.4kWp, estimated to cover 10% of the building's energy needs.
Materials in Action - Examining the Impacts of Building Materials Think Wood
This document discusses the life cycle impacts of different building materials. It notes that while most environmental impacts from materials occur during extraction and production, they continue to influence the building's footprint throughout its operational lifespan and beyond. It then provides an overview of the topics that will be covered, including the durability, energy usage, recycling potential, and code considerations of wood, concrete, and steel materials. The document outlines its learning objectives and includes a table of contents for the presentation.
Wood A Natural Choice - How the Building Material Contributes to Sustainable ...Think Wood
This presentation contributes to the discourse on sustainability that is driving ongoing improvement in the way buildings are designed and constructed. Specifically, it focuses on the growing trends of wood use as a low environmental-impact building material and the effect green building rating systems have on design choices.
IU Energy Challenge - Capstone by David RoedlDavid Roedl
Please see notes tab below
David Roedl's final presentation for M.S. capstone project in Human-Computer Interaction Design
May 2008
School of Informatics and Computing
Indiana University at Bloomington
This document discusses the economic incentives for improving indoor environmental quality (IEQ) in buildings. Poor IEQ can negatively impact human performance and health, resulting in significant economic losses from reduced productivity, higher medical costs, and increased sick leave. Improving IEQ factors like temperature, ventilation, noise, and lighting has been shown to increase occupant performance by 5-15%. The investments needed to improve IEQ often have short payback periods of less than two years due to reduced costs and increased revenues for building owners, employers, and society.
LEED for Commercial Interiors
LEED for Commercial Interiors is the green benchmark for the tenant improvement market.
LEED for Commercial Interiors is the recognized system for certifying high-performance green tenant spaces that are healthy, productive places to work; are less costly to operate and maintain; and have a reduced environmental footprint. It gives tenants and designers, who do not always have control over whole building operations, the power to make sustainable choices. Making these choices during tenant improvements and interior renovations can dramatically affect the indoor environment.
This rating system was developed specifically for tenants in commercial and institutional buildings who lease their space or don’t occupy the entire building.
LEED for Commercial Interiors was designed to work hand-in-hand with the LEED for Core & Shell rating system, used by developers to certify the core and shell of a project and prepare the building for environmentally conscious tenants.
Global Alternative Compliance Paths are available for this rating system.
Links:-
LEED 2009 for Commercial Interiors Rating System
LEED 2009 for Commercial Interiors Checklist
The document discusses organic electronics and photovoltaics. Specifically, it notes that organic electronics use organic materials like polymers to create electronic circuits and devices. In contrast to traditional silicon-based semiconductors, organic electronics can be printed cheaply using processes like inkjet printing. While currently slower than silicon, organic electronics have the potential to significantly reduce costs and increase versatility compared to traditional electronics. For example, printed solar photovoltaic collectors could accelerate the transition to renewable energy by lowering costs.
The document discusses the performance mismatch phenomenon between the predicted and actual energy performance of buildings. It notes several studies that found discrepancies between design predictions and measured building performance in operation. The author proposes investigating metrics and data mining approaches to close the data gap between different building lifecycle phases to enable continuous improvement. Specific areas of investigation include performance metrics, their application to simulation and measurement, and using them with data mining to provide insight from building operational data. The goal is to transform the industry with quality control and lean operations using understandable feedback.
This document discusses sustainable design for green buildings and urban habitats. It notes that population growth and increased resource use have led to environmental degradation through pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and habitat destruction. All of these factors are straining the Earth's carrying capacity. Sustainable development aims to meet current needs without compromising future generations by designing buildings that reduce energy and resource consumption through techniques like passive solar design, use of local and recycled materials, and water conservation.
Decision making for selection of material for constructing “Green Building” ...Sadia Rahat
The document discusses decision making for selecting materials for green building construction. It describes green buildings as structures that reduce natural resource consumption and meet certain sustainability standards. The document outlines various green building materials like compressed earth block, hemp block, timber, and their pros and cons. It also details the decision making process, which involves problem recognition, information gathering, establishing evaluation principles, brainstorming alternatives, analyzing alternatives based on principles, and selecting the optimal material. For the given problem of green building construction, compressed earth block is selected as the best material due to its economic feasibility, high strength, and environmental benefits.
This document provides an introduction to green buildings, defining sustainability and green buildings. It discusses the environmental impacts of construction and building operations, including energy and water usage. Key issues and benefits of green buildings are outlined such as improved air quality, energy conservation, and financial benefits from reduced operating costs. The US Green Building Council and LEED certification are introduced as leading standards for green building design and certification.
Green building provides significant economic, environmental, and social benefits. It reduces energy and maintenance costs for buildings, lowering taxpayer expenses. Green buildings also improve occupant health and satisfaction. Environmentally, green roofs decrease pollution and stormwater runoff, while sustainable materials reduce landfill waste. Green construction and renovation creates new jobs, helping unemployment. Wide adoption of green building techniques is an important step towards addressing climate change and its effects.
Common Carbon Metric in Buildings in PutrajayaSteve Lojuntin
This is the first Malaysian common carbon metric study based on UNEP Sustainable Building & Climate Initiative (SBCI) CCM Protocol. This study was made by Steve Lojuntin and Dr Faridah Shafii under the Putrajaya Green Township Programme. Later the output used as input to the development of the Green Performance Assessment System (GreenPASS) by CIDB, a government low carbon green building tool based on carbon assessment.
GREEN LEASES
Acquisitions of triple net leased buildings have become extremely popular as passive investors
looking for bond‐like returns in commercial real estate continue to enter the market. In a NNN lease, several
of the identifiable benefits of green buildings such as lower utility costs and improved occupant productivity
flow directly to the tenant’s bottom line. Many owners of NNN leased buildings, content with their existing
non‐green investments and unconvinced by other benefits, consequently find little incentive to incur
greening costs from which they do not directly profit. ‘Green leases’ have been suggested as a remedy for
the valid apprehension of owners regarding the disproportionate financial burden in greening their
buildings.
The document provides an environmental impact assessment for installing green roofs on the NYU Polytechnic campus. Green roofs would provide multiple environmental benefits such as reducing air pollution, absorbing heat to reduce building energy costs for cooling and heating, managing stormwater, and increasing roof longevity. The proposed action is to install an extensive green roof system, requiring little maintenance, on the roof of one campus building. Extensive green roofs are estimated to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions while providing other sustainability benefits. The assessment will evaluate impacts to land use, socioeconomics, open space, and other environmental factors.
Find out how wood construction can contribute to a sustainable building. Using scientifically based life cycle assessment (LCA) methodology, this session demonstrates why wood products are better for the environment than other materials in terms of indicators such as global warming potential and resource depletion. LCA is becoming the world standard for evaluating the sustainability of materials and assemblies and improving environmentally based decision-making. See why wood from well-managed forests and plantations is a good choice when it comes to climate change.
Wood Scores A+ for Schools & Student HousingThink Wood
In educational facilities architects are called upon to achieve a wide range of objectives with limited budgets. An increasing number of designers are turning to wood-frame construction as a reasonable solution, it typically costs less while meeting all code and safety requirements. In addition, wood-frame construction offers advantages such as speed of construction, design versatility, and a light carbon footprint.
This document discusses several concepts related to intelligent, sustainable buildings. It begins by providing context on terminology and philosophy, including discussing Ove Arup's philosophy of total design and close collaboration between architects and engineers. It then discusses several historical examples of naturally ventilated buildings and passive design strategies from places like Indonesia, Turkey, and Georgia. The document emphasizes the importance of considering people and well-being in building design. It discusses metrics like absenteeism and productivity, and standards like WELL. Finally, it explores lessons that can be learned from nature, including through biomimetics and examining structural aspects of animals like termites, spiders, and camels.
The document outlines a course on sustainable and green buildings. It covers 5 units:
1. Introduction, including definitions of sustainability, strategies for eco-friendly design, and using ecosystem analogies.
2. Eco house design, focusing on passive design principles like conserving energy, working with the climate, minimizing new resources, and case studies.
3. Environmental impacts of building materials, like embodied energy and life cycle analysis.
4. Green construction and certification systems like LEED and case studies on renewable energy, water management, and materials.
5. Case studies applying green building design principles.
IRJET - Anlysis and Study of Existing Sustainable BuildingIRJET Journal
The document analyzes sustainable building design and its benefits. It discusses how sustainable buildings use less energy and water, generate less waste, and are healthier for occupants compared to conventional buildings. Sustainable design aims to minimize environmental impacts and maximize resource efficiency over a building's lifecycle. Several green building rating systems have been developed to evaluate energy and environmental performance. The benefits of sustainable buildings include reduced operating costs, enhanced marketability, increased occupant productivity, and economic, social and environmental benefits.
Sustainable Design for Occupants to Achieve High Performance and Low Energy B...Nicolas Carbone Gamarra
A Brief Study case that shows Sustainable Design Strategies for Occupants to achieve better performance and Low energy consupmtion Building in the comercial sector. The Studied case is 30 The Bond Sydney - Australia
The document provides information about the Energy Commission Diamond Building in Putrajaya, Malaysia. Some key points:
- The Energy Commission Diamond Building is Malaysia's first building to receive platinum ratings for both the Green Building Index and Green Mark green building standards.
- The building was designed with energy efficiency and sustainability in mind, featuring elements like a tilted facade to reduce solar heat gain, natural daylighting, an insulated roof, and floor slab cooling.
- Renewable energy is harvested through photovoltaic panels with a total installed capacity of 71.4kWp, estimated to cover 10% of the building's energy needs.
Materials in Action - Examining the Impacts of Building Materials Think Wood
This document discusses the life cycle impacts of different building materials. It notes that while most environmental impacts from materials occur during extraction and production, they continue to influence the building's footprint throughout its operational lifespan and beyond. It then provides an overview of the topics that will be covered, including the durability, energy usage, recycling potential, and code considerations of wood, concrete, and steel materials. The document outlines its learning objectives and includes a table of contents for the presentation.
Wood A Natural Choice - How the Building Material Contributes to Sustainable ...Think Wood
This presentation contributes to the discourse on sustainability that is driving ongoing improvement in the way buildings are designed and constructed. Specifically, it focuses on the growing trends of wood use as a low environmental-impact building material and the effect green building rating systems have on design choices.
IU Energy Challenge - Capstone by David RoedlDavid Roedl
Please see notes tab below
David Roedl's final presentation for M.S. capstone project in Human-Computer Interaction Design
May 2008
School of Informatics and Computing
Indiana University at Bloomington
This document discusses the economic incentives for improving indoor environmental quality (IEQ) in buildings. Poor IEQ can negatively impact human performance and health, resulting in significant economic losses from reduced productivity, higher medical costs, and increased sick leave. Improving IEQ factors like temperature, ventilation, noise, and lighting has been shown to increase occupant performance by 5-15%. The investments needed to improve IEQ often have short payback periods of less than two years due to reduced costs and increased revenues for building owners, employers, and society.
LEED for Commercial Interiors
LEED for Commercial Interiors is the green benchmark for the tenant improvement market.
LEED for Commercial Interiors is the recognized system for certifying high-performance green tenant spaces that are healthy, productive places to work; are less costly to operate and maintain; and have a reduced environmental footprint. It gives tenants and designers, who do not always have control over whole building operations, the power to make sustainable choices. Making these choices during tenant improvements and interior renovations can dramatically affect the indoor environment.
This rating system was developed specifically for tenants in commercial and institutional buildings who lease their space or don’t occupy the entire building.
LEED for Commercial Interiors was designed to work hand-in-hand with the LEED for Core & Shell rating system, used by developers to certify the core and shell of a project and prepare the building for environmentally conscious tenants.
Global Alternative Compliance Paths are available for this rating system.
Links:-
LEED 2009 for Commercial Interiors Rating System
LEED 2009 for Commercial Interiors Checklist
The document discusses organic electronics and photovoltaics. Specifically, it notes that organic electronics use organic materials like polymers to create electronic circuits and devices. In contrast to traditional silicon-based semiconductors, organic electronics can be printed cheaply using processes like inkjet printing. While currently slower than silicon, organic electronics have the potential to significantly reduce costs and increase versatility compared to traditional electronics. For example, printed solar photovoltaic collectors could accelerate the transition to renewable energy by lowering costs.
The document discusses the performance mismatch phenomenon between the predicted and actual energy performance of buildings. It notes several studies that found discrepancies between design predictions and measured building performance in operation. The author proposes investigating metrics and data mining approaches to close the data gap between different building lifecycle phases to enable continuous improvement. Specific areas of investigation include performance metrics, their application to simulation and measurement, and using them with data mining to provide insight from building operational data. The goal is to transform the industry with quality control and lean operations using understandable feedback.
This document discusses sustainable design for green buildings and urban habitats. It notes that population growth and increased resource use have led to environmental degradation through pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and habitat destruction. All of these factors are straining the Earth's carrying capacity. Sustainable development aims to meet current needs without compromising future generations by designing buildings that reduce energy and resource consumption through techniques like passive solar design, use of local and recycled materials, and water conservation.
Decision making for selection of material for constructing “Green Building” ...Sadia Rahat
The document discusses decision making for selecting materials for green building construction. It describes green buildings as structures that reduce natural resource consumption and meet certain sustainability standards. The document outlines various green building materials like compressed earth block, hemp block, timber, and their pros and cons. It also details the decision making process, which involves problem recognition, information gathering, establishing evaluation principles, brainstorming alternatives, analyzing alternatives based on principles, and selecting the optimal material. For the given problem of green building construction, compressed earth block is selected as the best material due to its economic feasibility, high strength, and environmental benefits.
This document provides an introduction to green buildings, defining sustainability and green buildings. It discusses the environmental impacts of construction and building operations, including energy and water usage. Key issues and benefits of green buildings are outlined such as improved air quality, energy conservation, and financial benefits from reduced operating costs. The US Green Building Council and LEED certification are introduced as leading standards for green building design and certification.
Green building provides significant economic, environmental, and social benefits. It reduces energy and maintenance costs for buildings, lowering taxpayer expenses. Green buildings also improve occupant health and satisfaction. Environmentally, green roofs decrease pollution and stormwater runoff, while sustainable materials reduce landfill waste. Green construction and renovation creates new jobs, helping unemployment. Wide adoption of green building techniques is an important step towards addressing climate change and its effects.
Common Carbon Metric in Buildings in PutrajayaSteve Lojuntin
This is the first Malaysian common carbon metric study based on UNEP Sustainable Building & Climate Initiative (SBCI) CCM Protocol. This study was made by Steve Lojuntin and Dr Faridah Shafii under the Putrajaya Green Township Programme. Later the output used as input to the development of the Green Performance Assessment System (GreenPASS) by CIDB, a government low carbon green building tool based on carbon assessment.
GREEN LEASES
Acquisitions of triple net leased buildings have become extremely popular as passive investors
looking for bond‐like returns in commercial real estate continue to enter the market. In a NNN lease, several
of the identifiable benefits of green buildings such as lower utility costs and improved occupant productivity
flow directly to the tenant’s bottom line. Many owners of NNN leased buildings, content with their existing
non‐green investments and unconvinced by other benefits, consequently find little incentive to incur
greening costs from which they do not directly profit. ‘Green leases’ have been suggested as a remedy for
the valid apprehension of owners regarding the disproportionate financial burden in greening their
buildings.
The document provides an environmental impact assessment for installing green roofs on the NYU Polytechnic campus. Green roofs would provide multiple environmental benefits such as reducing air pollution, absorbing heat to reduce building energy costs for cooling and heating, managing stormwater, and increasing roof longevity. The proposed action is to install an extensive green roof system, requiring little maintenance, on the roof of one campus building. Extensive green roofs are estimated to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions while providing other sustainability benefits. The assessment will evaluate impacts to land use, socioeconomics, open space, and other environmental factors.
Find out how wood construction can contribute to a sustainable building. Using scientifically based life cycle assessment (LCA) methodology, this session demonstrates why wood products are better for the environment than other materials in terms of indicators such as global warming potential and resource depletion. LCA is becoming the world standard for evaluating the sustainability of materials and assemblies and improving environmentally based decision-making. See why wood from well-managed forests and plantations is a good choice when it comes to climate change.
Wood Scores A+ for Schools & Student HousingThink Wood
In educational facilities architects are called upon to achieve a wide range of objectives with limited budgets. An increasing number of designers are turning to wood-frame construction as a reasonable solution, it typically costs less while meeting all code and safety requirements. In addition, wood-frame construction offers advantages such as speed of construction, design versatility, and a light carbon footprint.
This document discusses several concepts related to intelligent, sustainable buildings. It begins by providing context on terminology and philosophy, including discussing Ove Arup's philosophy of total design and close collaboration between architects and engineers. It then discusses several historical examples of naturally ventilated buildings and passive design strategies from places like Indonesia, Turkey, and Georgia. The document emphasizes the importance of considering people and well-being in building design. It discusses metrics like absenteeism and productivity, and standards like WELL. Finally, it explores lessons that can be learned from nature, including through biomimetics and examining structural aspects of animals like termites, spiders, and camels.
The document outlines a course on sustainable and green buildings. It covers 5 units:
1. Introduction, including definitions of sustainability, strategies for eco-friendly design, and using ecosystem analogies.
2. Eco house design, focusing on passive design principles like conserving energy, working with the climate, minimizing new resources, and case studies.
3. Environmental impacts of building materials, like embodied energy and life cycle analysis.
4. Green construction and certification systems like LEED and case studies on renewable energy, water management, and materials.
5. Case studies applying green building design principles.
This document discusses lessons that can be learned from nature and applied to sustainable architecture. It provides examples of characteristics found in nature, such as running on sunlight and recycling, that architecture could mimic. Specific natural construction methods like sculpting, piling up, and weaving are examined. Biomimetics is introduced as abstracting functional attributes from organisms for technological solutions. The document also explores patterns, shapes, structures and sensing methods found in nature that could inspire architectural design approaches.
This document discusses building facades and provides examples of innovative facade designs from around the world. It covers the functions of facades, lessons that can be learned from nature, modern trends like greening and the use of nanomaterials, and desirable properties for facades like self-cleaning and self-repairing capabilities. Examples of innovative facades include buildings inspired by termite nests, yurts, and pneumatic structures, as well as modern designs using vacuum insulation, dynamic envelopes, and responsive materials.
This document discusses sustainable buildings and their importance in addressing climate change. It makes three key points:
1) Buildings are a major contributor to carbon emissions and energy consumption, accounting for over 40% of final energy use in Europe. Sustainable buildings can help reduce this impact.
2) Sustainable buildings are designed to minimize environmental damage and maximize the use of renewable energy. They aim to have low energy needs and carbon footprints.
3) Several case studies and projects are highlighted that demonstrate how sustainable building design principles have been applied to significantly reduce the energy and carbon footprints of new and existing buildings.
This document provides an overview of eco-labels. It defines eco-labels as labels given to products that are deemed more environmentally friendly than similar products based on criteria set by certification bodies. Eco-labels aim to make it easier for consumers to consider the environmental impact of products when shopping. Several examples of eco-label programs are described, including the Blue Angel program in Germany, the Nordic Eco Label, and the EU Eco Label. Benefits of eco-labeling include informing consumers, promoting more sustainable production and consumption, and guiding the market toward greater environmental protection.
Bioclimatic design principle a solution to thermal discomfort in minna reside...Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a study on improving thermal comfort in homes in Minna, Nigeria through bioclimatic design principles. The study found that 49% of residents surveyed felt uncomfortable in their homes during the day. It reviewed bioclimatic design features like orientation, construction materials, shading and passive ventilation. Case studies of bioclimatic homes in other regions showed how features like thermal mass walls, local materials, solar gain and geothermal heating/cooling improved comfort. The study area of Minna was described and plates showed traditional earth homes and modern designs. It was concluded that adopting bioclimatic principles with local materials could reduce indoor heat gain and passive strategies could balance temperatures.
The document discusses green building principles and practices. It defines green building as construction that minimizes environmental impact and optimizes resource efficiency over the building's lifecycle. Fundamental green building principles include structure design efficiency, energy efficiency, water efficiency, materials efficiency, and waste reduction. The document provides examples of materials used in green buildings like sustainable concrete, solar tiles, and triple-glazed windows. It also describes methods like using recycled materials for landscaping and structural framing. The case study highlights the CII Sohrabji Godrej Building in Hyderabad that utilizes natural lighting, roof gardens, and water harvesting to reduce its environmental footprint.
The construction industry has impacted the environment hugely, from the loss of wild habitats to green field projects, insane amounts of energy used at site during the construction phase, to count a few. In fact, the construction industry accounts for an incredible 36% of worldwide energy usage, and 40% of CO2 emissions. Mining for raw materials results in the pollution of water. The manufacture of cement currently resulted in global annual emissions of 2.8 bn tonnes of CO2; if current rates of urbanisation continue, this could rise to over 4 bn tonnes every year. With this as a backdrop, the world is grappling with a pressing need to address concerns be it environmental or climate change. Sustainable construction has emerged as one of the vital solutions. It is more than just a buzzword; it represents a fundamental shift in the way we design, build, and maintain structures while minimizing their environmental impact and maximizing social and economic benefits.
The construction industry has impacted the environment hugely, from the loss of wild habitats to green field projects, insane amounts of energy used at site during the construction phase, to count a few. In fact, the construction industry accounts for an incredible 36% of worldwide energy usage, and 40% of CO2 emissions. Mining for raw materials results in the pollution of water. The manufacture of cement currently resulted in global annual emissions of 2.8 bn tonnes of CO2; if current rates of urbanisation continue, this could rise to over 4 bn tonnes every year. With this as a backdrop, the world is grappling with a pressing need to address concerns be it environmental or climate change. Sustainable construction has emerged as one of the vital solutions. It is more than just a buzzword; it represents a fundamental shift in the way we design, build, and maintain structures while minimizing their environmental impact and maximizing social and economic benefits.
Green buildings are Eco-friendly, resource efficient and are very energy efficient. They are more comfortable and easier to live with due to low operating and owning costs.
This presentation consists of brief introduction about green buildings, their design and benefits.
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1. The document discusses the principles of bioclimatic architecture and how double skin facades (DSF) can help achieve the goals of bioclimatic design.
2. It outlines key principles of bioclimatic architecture like thermal comfort, natural lighting and ventilation and explains how DSF systems incorporate these principles through features like a ventilated facade, shading devices and natural ventilation capabilities.
3. The paper aims to show how DSF design can be a convincing tool for architects by meeting the energy efficiency goals of bioclimatic architecture in areas of daylight, thermal comfort and natural ventilation.
The document discusses physical aspects of atrium design. Key aspects include architectural aesthetics like shapes, colors, and materials used to define the space. Functional aspects like layout, signage, and comfort levels should also be considered. Historically, atriums introduced more natural light and ventilation and connected indoor and outdoor spaces. Modern atriums still serve these purposes but may have glass roofs. Proper atrium design provides a sense of place and community.
Solar panels are also an example of biomimicry as they are termed as “artificial leaves” that convert the radiation of the sun for human use and renewable energy, just like the leaves of a tree. Another interesting adaptation of the properties of a “leaf” called the Oxalis oregana, which has the capability of tracking the path of the Sun and changing its angle consequently, has been seen in responsive façades that reduce energy load and can also be applied to existing highly glazed buildings by retrofitting.
1. The document provides information about a course on built environment at the University Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP). It includes the course code, title, and contact details of the instructor.
2. The course covers topics like building engineering, sustainable design approaches, passive design strategies to reduce energy usage, strategies for efficient air conditioning and daylighting, various construction phases of buildings, and testing & commissioning.
3. Strategies discussed for passive design include building orientation, insulation, natural ventilation, shading and using local climate considerations in design. The course emphasizes encouraging renewable energy and minimizing non-renewable sources.
Eco-Friendly Construction By Shubham Shinde,Akshay Phadtare & Ganesh Phadtareakshayphadtare
This document discusses eco-friendly construction techniques. It begins with an introduction defining eco-friendly construction as building in a way that is beneficial and non-harmful to the environment and uses resources efficiently. It then covers the need for eco-friendly construction due to growth in construction negatively impacting resources and the environment. The objectives are outlined as conserving resources and minimizing environmental impact. Techniques discussed include green roofs, rainwater harvesting, solar equipment, and use of materials like aero tiles, aero bricks, and wood fibers. Benefits are reducing costs, waste and environmental impact while enhancing health. Case studies of eco-lodges in Spain and a children's center are presented. The conclusion restates that eco-
This document discusses green buildings and the LEED rating system. It defines a green building as one that reduces negative impacts on the environment through efficient energy and water use, renewable energy, waste reduction, indoor air quality, and sustainable materials. It describes the various categories of the LEED rating system, including sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, indoor environmental quality, innovation, and integrative process. It also defines LEED professional credentials.
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The idea of Energy Efficient design is
to modulate the conditions such that they
are always within or as close as possible to
comfort zone.Modulations introduced by the
landscape,built form,envelope,materials and
other control measures bring the conditions
within the range throughout twenty four hours
cycle.
This is goal of Energy Efficient Architecture
Buildings, as they are designed and used today, contribute to serious environmental and economical problems because of excessive consumption of energy and other natural resources. The close connection between energy use in buildings and environmental damage arises because energy-intensive and monetarily expensive solutions sought to construct a building and meet its demands for heating, cooling, ventilation, and lighting cause severe depletion of invaluable environmental resources
Energy resource efficiency in new constructions
can be effected by adopting an
Integrated Approach To Building Design.
This document summarizes a report about how building design affects occupant well-being and productivity. Poor indoor environmental quality in buildings is estimated to cost the UK economy over £100 billion per year due to absenteeism and reduced productivity while occupied ("presenteeism"). Good design could save £135 billion annually. The report examines factors like air quality, lighting, noise levels and biophilic design that influence occupant health and recommends designs for sustainable, healthy buildings that consider energy efficiency without compromising indoor environmental quality.
The document discusses factors that contribute to intelligent, sustainable, and livable cities. It covers the following key points in 3 sentences:
Letchworth Garden City in the UK and the work of planners Ebenezer Howard and Patrick Geddes are discussed as early examples of planned communities that integrated urban and rural amenities. Modern examples like Masdar City aim to be carbon and waste neutral through traditional design and advanced technologies. As urban populations grow rapidly, challenges include traffic, pollution, inequality and ensuring prosperity for future generations through sustainable planning of large cities and regions.
This document discusses sustainable building solutions and lessons that can be learned from nature and biomimetics. It explores how nature has evolved efficient ways to carry structural loads, provide shelter, interact with the environment, control internal environments, and adapt to changes. The document suggests buildings could be made more intelligent by sensing and responding to their environment like living organisms. It provides examples of sensory abilities in nature, from chemical sensing in animals to infrared detection in snakes. Overall, the document argues biomimetics can provide solutions for architecture by emulating how biology solves similar problems to survive in different environments.
Prof Derek Clements-Croome - Challenges and opportunities for intelligent bui...Derek Clements-Croome
Professor Derek Clements-Croome gave a presentation on "Challenges and Opportunities for Green Intelligent Buildings in the 21st Century" at Dundee University. The presentation covered several topics:
1) Drivers of change for buildings including population, sustainability, health, and innovation.
2) Technologies that will impact buildings like sensors, nanotechnology, IT and communications.
3) Environmental issues like climate change, carbon emissions, and renewable energy potentials.
4) Design strategies for green buildings around orientation, insulation, solar gain, and efficient cooling/heating systems.
Prof Derek Clements-Croome - Intelligent buildings as a multy sensory experineceDerek Clements-Croome
Intelligent buildings can provide a multi-sensory experience for occupants by stimulating the senses. The document discusses how our senses of sight, sound, smell, touch interact with the built environment and affect our emotions, memories, and well-being. It provides examples of how lighting, sound, fragrances can be used to enhance moods and create different sensory experiences throughout the day. Biosignal sensors can also help understand occupants' emotional states by measuring physiological responses like heart rate, skin conductivity, and temperature. Intelligently designing buildings to account for the interplay of our senses and emotions can improve occupant health, satisfaction and productivity.
Prof Derek Clements-Croome - Green and intelligent buildings an energy focusDerek Clements-Croome
The document discusses green intelligent buildings and focuses on energy. It addresses topics like global warming, renewable energy sources, air conditioning, and how environmental design affects human well-being. It provides data on issues like rising global temperatures, increasing carbon emissions, and the growth of renewable technologies. It also examines how building design can incorporate natural ventilation, daylighting, and greenery to reduce energy usage while improving occupant health and productivity.
Prof Derek Clements-Croome - Climate Change: Sustainable and green architectureDerek Clements-Croome
Climate change is causing increases in global temperatures, droughts, and floods by 2050 according to models. Greenhouse gas emissions from human activity are the main driver of climate change. Sustainable architecture aims to reduce pollution and energy consumption from buildings by utilizing passive design, renewable materials and energy sources, and improving indoor air quality. Intelligent buildings make use of automation and control systems to minimize operating costs, improve occupant comfort and productivity, and reduce environmental impacts.
Intelligent sustainable liveable cities aim to provide security, happiness, and a high quality of life for inhabitants through accessibility, economic opportunities, natural beauty, and social justice. Key components include compact development, mixed uses, walkability, renewable energy, green spaces, and engagement. Nature contact, community, health, jobs, freedom and equity influence well-being. Truly sustainable cities consider environmental, economic and social needs of current and future residents.
Prof Derek Clements-Croome - INTELLIGENT BUILDINGS FOR THE FUTURE
1. INTELLIGENT BUILDINGS
FOR THE FUTURE
DSc Lecture at Debrecen University
Professor Derek Clements –Croome
University Reading
November 29th 2013
www.derekcroome.com
3. Garrison Keillor
It was luxuries like air conditioning
that brought down the Roman
Empire. With air conditioning their
windows were shut, they couldn't
hear the barbarians coming.
4. Terminology
Sustainable Intelligent Buildings and Cities
Digital
(Cyber)
Intel
Sentient
Quality of
Life Liveability
Green
ICT Web-Based
(e services)
Sensory
EnvironmentalSocialSmart
Nature
Environmental-Socio-Economic Value
8. Wind towers in Yazd, Iran to
ventilate houses, are also
constructed to cool
underground cisterns.
Ice House at Kerman Iran. Ice
formed during frosty winter
nights in the shallow channels
protected from the sun’s rays by
the high wall. Its packed
between layers of straw in the
mud-brick dome.
Michell 1978
10. The J.M Tjibaou Cultural Center (Museum of Noumea)
designed by Renzo Piano (Winner of 1998 Pritzker prize),
is a harmonious alliance of modern and traditional Kanak
architecture. Traditional thatch huts, native to the Kanak
people, inspired the design.
Piano learnt from local culture, buildings and nature.Tall
thin curved laminated iroko wood ribbed structures
supported by steel ties resist cyclones and earthquakes.
The ribs have horizontal slats which allow passive
environmental control to occur. The slats open and close
according to wind strength and direction and admit air to
a cavity which is linked to the glazed façade of the
museum.
15. the brief;
the need for well structured
procedures;
the importance of human and
social criteria;
effective team
Principles of Integrated
System Design
Elliot (2009) and The Royal Academy of Engineering
18. Sustainability---- Risk or Opportunity?
– Can you afford to be sustainable?
– (Perceived) higher build cost
Can you afford not to be sustainable?
– Taxes
– Penalties
– Rising prices
– A changing environment
– Occupier awareness
– Increasing legislation
– Shareholder pressure
– New investment opportunities
– Capital value - ‘two tier market’
Hirigoyen J., 2009, Trends in responsible property, Jones Lang LaSalle
19. LEED Rated Buildings
cost 6% more to build;
have occupancy rates over 4%
higher;
command 2-6% higher rents;
save 10-50% in energy consumption;
decreased operating costs;
increased building value 10% in 2008
Hirigoyen (2009) ;Bernstein and Russo (2010)
20. Reduced energy consumption
Lower utility bills
Lower emissions
Lower capital costs from increased
equipment life
Decreased unplanned downtime
Lower risk of equipment failure
Reduction in overtime labour costs
Smart Benefits
e on 2010
23. Low carbon buildings can be
unsustainable if the human needs
are neglected
Healthier buildings are automatically
low carbon
but not all low carbon buildings are
healthy workplaces
24. Overheated buildings are wasteful,
uncomfortable and lower productivity
Each deg C rise is about 8% in
energy terms in UK
Air Quality and Temperature Equally
Important
Emphasise Well-being and Freshness
rather than Comfort
25. Improved People Performance in
Green Buildings?
Sickness Absence is reduced
Natural light and ventilation increase
accuracy, concentration .health and
well-being ,happiness, attitudes...
Productivity gains of up to 6-16%
often cited
Journal Property Management /Rocky Mountain
Institute/Pennsylvania Power and LightSarah Daly, 2010, Heath Avery Architects
27. Environments Conducive to
Health and Well-being
A fresh thermal environment
Ventilation rates to provide fresh air
with good distribution and
acceptable levels of CO2
Good natural lighting
28. Minimal lighting glare from within and
external to the space
Spatial planning and settings to suit
various types of working
Ergonomic work places so as to
minimise muscular-skeletal disorders
Minimum pollution from external
sources including noise
29. Whole Life Value Cost Ratios
Design & Construction (X)
Facilities Management (Y)
Utilisation (Z)
Z >> Y > X
e.g. 80 : 8 : 1
Wu & Clements-Croome, 2004
31. the connectivity of the supply chain
processes from brief to disposal;
sustainability, using BREEAM or another
sustainability assessment tool at each
phase of the building life cycle; and
Whole-life Business Model to
Attain Performance
32. function, performance and value,
using Building Quality Assessment and
the Design Quality Indicator for example,
to make a quality assessment and
post occupancy evaluation so that
long term feedback is obtained by
measuring factors which relate to the
occupant, the systems and the building.
34. Characteristics of Nature
runs on sunlight;
uses only the energy it needs;
fits form to function;
recycles;
rewards cooperation;
banks on diversity;
demands local expertise;
realises the power of limits.
Benyus (2002)
36. Biophilia –
How we Connect with Nature
What is Biophilia?
First described by Erich Fromm in the 1960’s, Biophilia, simply
put, is the Love of Life, or Living Systems.
American Biologist Edward O. Wilson went further with the
‘Biophilia hypothesis’ in the mid 1980’s, that we don’t just love
all things in the natural world, but we are genetically
connected to them. As humans we have a deep desire to
connect with nature whenever possible.
Our subconscious desire to be close to nature in our everyday
lives continues even in the workplace.
37. The Artificial Leaf
Research groups have been trying to
create artificial leafs to try and mimic
natural processes. Dan Nocero then at
MIT now at Harvard had success in 2011.
An Artificial Leaf splits water to produce
oxygen and hydrogen, use hydrogen
either as a fuel or to reduce carbon
dioxide to produce organic fuels.
Royal Society of Chemistry, Harnessing Light: Solar Energy for a Low Carbon Future,2008
38. Biomimetics, Design and
Intelligent Buildings
BOTH ORGANISMS AND BUILDINGS HAVE
TO SURVIVE IN THEIR ENVIRONMENTS
– ADAPTATION (Shape, Materials,
Structures,…),MODULATION
– SENSING, ACTUATION (Passive, Active)
– INTELLIGENCE (Choices, Responses)
– ENERGY MANAGEMENT
Jeronimidis, G, 2007, The University of Reading
39. The Fish (Peix) at Vila Olimpica
Barcelona 1989-1992 by Gehry
H. Aldersey-William , Zoomorphic 2004, (Lawrence King)
40. Milwaukee Art Museum, Wisconsin, USA,
1994-2001 by Santiago Calatrava is like a
Bird
42. Organic Architecture
Organic architecture
promotes harmony
between human
habitation and the
natural world through
design. Sympathetic
and integrated into its
site so that buildings,
furnishings, and
surroundings become
part of a unified,
interrelated
composition. Fallingwater by Frank Lloyd Wright
43. Animal and Human
Technologies
Spider’s webs, devices
for catching food;
Spider’s web in detail hardened
forms of viscous thready
masses.
Otto –Rasch 2001
45. We mimic Nature, but have yet to
come up with anything to match its
technical and aesthetic ingenuity,
its ability to adapt to its
environment and change over time.
Nothing beats a spider's web or for
example the human skin.
Back to the Nature in the Urban Jungle, The Times, 26.8.2010 p.16
50. Cerci organs (about 2mm long)
carry about 2000 hair-type
sense organs each act as:
air-flow sensors
chemical sensors
acceleration sensors
deformation sensors
contact sensors
WOOD CRICKET (15 mm
long)
Integrated Sensing
Jeronimidis, G, 2007, The University of Reading
51. Digital Botanic Architecture
The idea is not to make buildings look
like botanic organisms. It is to interlace
Nature and architecture enabling the
design of hybridized, biological
structures. The overall aim is to create
new architectural typologies
incorporating natural attributes ordered
in performance, materials, mechanics,
communications, and form.
Dollens 2009
52. The Podhotel
copies leaves and
pods from a
flower stalk, the
leaves being
transformed into
solar and shading
panels and the
pods being
prefabricated
rooms.
Dennis Dollens Grows Architecture: Podhotels and Spiral Bridges,06.05.07 www.treehugger.com
53. Magnetic or Compass termitaries near Darwin , Australia..
Attenborough, D, 2005,Life in the undergrowth, BBC Books p.228
54. Compass termites in Australia
Evolved orientation
of termitary for
preferred maximum
temperature level
of about 320C
Von Frisch 1975
57. Biomimetics: Early Examples
Giant Water lilies – Kew
Gardens-inspires the rib vaults
at Crystal Palace Crystal Palace
Jeronimidis, G, 2007, The University of Reading
58. Fractal topology
of extruded leaf
wax
Physical principle =
Surface tension affected by
wax
Droplet collects particles
and clean leaf Jeronimidis, G, 2007, The University of Reading
59. Bioluminescence
Bioluminescence is the production and
emission of light by a living organism.
Its name is a hybrid word, originating
from the Greek bios for "living" and the
Latin lumen "light". Bioluminescence is
a naturally occurring form of
chemiluminescence where energy is
released by a chemical reaction in the
form of light emission
61. Alberto Estévez’s
Bioluminescent Tree
Experiments in bio-illumination with
implications for architecture, industrial
and environmental design.
Dollens, 2005,Design Biomimetics: An Inquiry and Proposal for Architecture and Industrial Design
64. Digital Walls with Embedded
Sensors
Dye sensitised solar cells
with titanium oxide layers
on a surface with light
absorbing dye molecules
adsorbed on surface which
can generate electricity
65. Gilder’s proposed photovoltaic cell over the
membrane absorbing sunrays from all
directions inspired by Moths Eye
Microscopic view of a schematic membrane with
impregnations on its outer surface created for increasing
its exposed surface area.
66. A virtual analysis of the model for this project
showing the encapsulated routeings of the heating
and cooling network within the base material of the
structure.
Gilder .J, Clements-Croome .D .J, 2010, Bio inspired Intelligent Design for the Future of Buildings
67. Lessons from Nature
Although human ingenuity makes
various inventions it will never
discover inventions more
beautiful, appropriate and more
direct than in Nature because in
her nothing is lacking and
nothing is superfluous.
Leonardo Da Vinci
69. Source: Joseph Jacobsen, Organizational and Individual Innovation Diffusion
Global Innovation Outlook 2004, IBM, p.6
70. Technology Hype Cycle
Source http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hype_cycle
New technologies are over hyped by the media and
businesses.
A hype cycle is a graphic representation of the
maturity, adoption and business application of specific
technologies.
74. The power of the sun, 2010, Sullzer Technical Review,1 page 20
75. Solar Charging Clothing
Portable solar chargers like the U-Powered solar charger
from Kiwi Choice are a handy way to keep mobile devices
like smartphones, cameras and media players topped up
with electricity while on the go. GO Solar Power comprises a
range of clothing items that feature pockets to house solar
panels to charge up mobile electronic devices.
76. Bacteria Heal Cracks in Walls
Researchers have designed bacteria that can
produce a special glue to knit together cracks in
concrete structures.
77. Fujitsu Converts Heat and Light into
Electricity with a Single Device
Fujitsu Laboratories today announced a two-in-one energy
harvesting device that can convert both light and heat into
electricity. With no electrical wiring or batteries to replace, Fujitsu
says that this sort of device can be manufactured from organic
materials keeping costs to a minimum
78. 3D-printed Sand Microclimates to Cool
Public Places
Taking a leaf from traditional Islamic
architecture that dealt with the harsh
desert climate with Mashrabiyas – a
projecting latticework window that provides
shade from the hot sun while allowing cool
air from the street to flow through –
London-based design firm PostlerFeruson
has designed a kind of three dimensional
Mashrabiya that can cool the immediate
area in an energy-free way
83. Occupants lifestyle affect energy
consumption
Embedded sensors help increase
occupant’s awareness and help
them to save money and society
save energy
86. M-Dress by Adam
Chang works with a
standard SIM card.
When the dress
rings, you raise your
hand to your head to
answer the call.
http://www.thestar.com/living/Fashion/article/529211
jumpsuit with built-in iPod control and
pocket
The Hug Shirt™ is a
Bluetooth accessory for Java
enabled mobile phones
KineticDress is a
Victorian inspired
evening gown reactive
to the wearer’s
activities and mood.
Mystique (the shape shifter): dress
changes shape and length during the
course of an evening
Accessory Nerve is a Bluetooth mono-
sleeve accessory for mobile phones that
changes pattern (creating pleats on the
fabric) when a user receives phone calls
Embedded Theater) is a system
that allows to interactively
navigate audio-augmented
environments and create mobile
storytelling experiences
87. Fibres could Generate
Electricity from Body Motion
Trousers generate enough
electricity to power a portable
electronic device or to charge a
mobile phone.
Each fibre consist of millions of
zinc-oxide nanowires grown
onto longer strands of Kevlar.
A fabric made of the material
could generate 80 mWm-2
Physics World Vol 21, No 3 March 08
91. Innovations
PROCESSES
Whole Life Value
From Planning to Recycling
Logistic support Analysis
Sustainability Rating Tools
Soft Landings Framework
Optimisation Processes
Network Science for Systems Interactions
95. Green Mega City: Lilypads by Vincent
Callebaut
http://www.popsci.com/futurecity/plan.html
96. These Lilypads are constructed with a titanium dioxide skin to absorb CO2
97. Green Mega City: Lilypads by Vincent
Callebaut
http://www.popsci.com/futurecity/plan.html
Titanium Dioxide skin to absorb CO2
2 seater electric pod cars
Biodiesel/electric buses guided by embedded
road magnets
Footstep energy
Wind turbines using air movement
Hydrogen from an Algae Park
Tidal power from wind from passing car
Solar energy from paint containing solar
nanoparticles
98. Green Mega City: Lilypads
by Vincent Callebaut
Solar energy from paint containing solar
nanoparticles
Clear water from desalination
Robotic maintenance
Bubble Houses
Phase change materials give temperature regulation
Hydroponic farms
Plant water from sewage filtered via zebra mussels
10 storey concrete tower with embedded
photovoltaics
Geothermal wells for heating/cooling
http://www.popsci.com/futurecity/plan.html
99. The Arab World Institute in
Paris Institut du Monde Arabe
(IMA)
By Jean Nouvel
1981-1987
His first nationally
recognised project.
Received the Aga Khan
Award for Architecture
1987-1989.
Helped him to win the
1988 Grand Prix
d’Architecture.
100. This grid elevation
contain 240 units
16000 moving parts
Works like a lens of a camera
a mosaic-patterned
block
a jewel
a precious clockwork
mechanism
- Maintenance
- Power
- Heat
104. The unique use of high-tech
photosensitive mechanical devices
made this building famous in 1987.
Nowadays its still widely known and
hasn’t lost its futuristic impression but
the facade system no longer works.
Van Poucke on 31/ 01/ 2011,
under History, Technology : Kinetic Architecture.net
108. Plants and Air Purity
Areca Palm converts CO2 to O2-- need 4 shoulder height
plants per person
Mother-in-Laws Tongue converts CO2 to O2 during the
night-- need 6-8 waist high plants per person
Money Plant absorbs formaldehyde and VOCs
Plants can increase blood oxygen levels and decrease
building sickness symptons like eye irritations, headaches;
asthma; respiratory and lung problems
Research carried out by Kamal Meattle , CEO ,Paharpur
Business centre & Software Technology Incubator Park in
New Delhi
109. UV PCO
Photocatalytic Oxidation (PCO) or Photocatylisis is
the opposite
of photosynthesis.
PCO is a natural process whereby Ultra
Violet light energy reacts with the
mineral Titanium Dioxide (TiO2),
triggering a chemical process that safely
and instantly oxidizes or breaks up
organic matter at a molecular level.
As a catalyst, TiO2 continues to work
and is not consumed in the process.
www.pureti.co.uk
110. PURETi treated surfaces
work with nature to purify air
quality including:
Volatile Organic
Compounds (VOCs)
Smog incorporating NOx and
organic Particulate Matter.
Odours from methane – such
as tobacco smoke, human and
agricultural waste.
Methane /
Formaldehyde
Indoors on windows and
lighting
Outdoors on building
exteriors,
hardscapes, asphalt and
concrete.
Improving Air Quality
www.pureti.co.uk
111. PURETi helps restore and
maintain a healthy living
and working environments.
Clinically proven to reduce
the risk
of infection, allergies and
disease
Indoors on windows and
lighting
Outdoors on building
exteriors,
hardscapes, asphalt and
concrete.
Health and Wellbeing
www.pureti.co.uk
Type 2 Approved Type 2 Medical Device
112. Beautiful architecture and
design can be protected
and easily maintained.
Entire streetscapes, from
buildings to signposts, road
markings to advertising
billboards, can be kept
cleaner for longer, ensuring
greater efficiency.
Protecting Aesthetics
www.pureti.co.uk
113. Solar
Not Treated
Treated
PURETI UV-PCO IS THE ANSWER!
One Application Works for 3-5 Years!
Uses Light to Clean – Not Chemicals!
Cuts Maintenance Cost and Time by >50%
NON COATED
Soiling de-rates PV solar
4%/25% Thermal Solar by up
to 50%
PURETi reduces soiling reducing
cleaning costs (50%) improving
output.
PURETi is also known to have
huge impacts on output in
extreme temperatures.
www.pureti.co.uk
114. Smog Eating Architecture
Dives in Misericordia
(Rome) by US Architect
Richard Meier.
Structure and sails were
constructed using
photocatalytic / active cement.
TiO2 was employed not only to
keep the building white but
also reduce air pollution.
www.pureti.co.uk
115. Il Duomo – Milan, Italy
Il Duomo – Milan, Italy
Trial controlled by Professor
Claudia L. Bianchi; University.
of Milan, Chemistry
Department.
Trial of4 areas of the recently
cleaned Duomo – 2
sculptured reliefs located at
the base, a wall set in the
middle section and roof
panels.
www.pureti.co.uk
116. Phase Change Materials
The RACUS® ceiling tile incorporates a bio-based phase
change material which captures and stores excess heat
gains from within the building which reduces the need
for air conditioning.
The phase change material is a composition of vegetable
oils and fatty acids which are microencapsulated within
an acrylic polymer shell that are embedded within the
ceiling tile.“
"RACUS® stands for Reducing Air Conditioning Units and
Systems.
119. "As the room temperature begins to reach 24°C,
the phase change material, which starts off in a
solid state, begins to melt within the shell and
absorbs the excess latent heat from the
surrounding environment throughout the day.
As the room temperature cools to below 20°C,
the phase change materials slowly begins to
solidify and release the stored latent heat back
into the building. It performs through a natural
passive process continually day after day, year
after year.“
121. Underground Thermal Energy
Storage; The Principle
UTES is a system which utilises Interseasonal Heat Transfer (IHT). This involves
the storage of excess energy
from summer for use in winter heating applications, and the storage of cooling
potential from winter
for free cooling in summer.
• Cool Store• Warm Store
Cooling Buildings
Warming Buildings
Heat Gain
Heat Losses
Free Cooling
Heat Pump
124. Environmental Design Response │ March 2012
90% recycled
aluminium facade
reflecting light
Indirect light
bounced into
apartment
Highly insulated fully sealed
façade
GRC elements and
mashrabiya screens
provide protection from
direct sunlight
Undulated balconies
provide privacy and
shading
GRC with low thermal mass
Fast responsive system
cooling down very quickly to
reduce heat gain
Residential Façade – Concept and Performance
125. Environmental Design Response │ March 2012
Student Accommodation – Façade Design
Solar Screens
Low Thermal Mass
Patterned screens
provide privacy
control
Ventilated Cavity
Double skin avoids
convection gain
Recycled Aluminium
Reflects light to street
High thermal
conductivity - cools
down quickly
Highly Insulated
U-Value
0.19 W/m2K
Highly Sealed
3m3/m2/hr
126. Environmental Design Response │ March 2012
ETFE cushions filter direct
sunlight and mirror finish foil
reflects the light into the public
realm
Windows located where
required for views and
daylight
Highly insulated and fully
sealed façade
Lightweight ETFE cushions
absorb energy to avoid heat
radiating back into the street
Passive shading devices to
eliminate direct solar gain
Indirect light
bounced into research spaces
Laboratory Facade – Concept and Performance
127. Environmental Design Response │ March 2012
Laboratory – Facade Design
Solar Shading
Glare free daylight
and solar control
Positioned to
maintain views
out
ETFE cushions
Low Thermal
Mass
Lightweight
Non-stick coating
Lightweight
Frame
Air gap for
heat buffer
Reflective Foil
Light to narrow
streets
Heat rejection
layer
Highly Insulated
U-Value
0.19 W/m2K
Highly Sealed
3m3/m2/hr
128. Environmental Design Response │ March 2012
Laboratory Façade
– Prototype Offsite Testing
CWCT Test Methods for Curtain Walling
CWTC = Centre for Window and Cladding
Technology
• Air Infiltration test
• Static water pressure test
• Dynamic water pressure test
• Wind serviceability test
(deflections)
• Wind safety load test
(strength)
• Hose test
130. Abu Dhabi is not very successful at
controlling microclimate. As seen in
the images , the temperatures
sensed and surface temperatures
are well above the traditional
thermal comfort range. There are
various reasons for this.
131. Environmental Design Response │ March 2012
Abu Dhabi – Typical Street
Asphalt
57°C
Radiant temperature 52°C39°C Air temperature
Building
38°C
20°C 50°C
132. Presence of cars as heat sources and
ubiquitous presence of asphalts lead to
ground surface temperatures above 50
deg C. We measured 51.6 C at midday
in September. They would be possibly
higher in mid summer months!
134. Environmental Design Response │ March 2012
Courtyard- Pool of Coolness
20°C 50°C
Dry ground (shade)
33°C
Wet ground (shade)
27°C
135. Environmental Design Response │ March 2012
Street Comparison
Hamdan Street, Central Abu Dhabi
Masdar City, Abu Dhabi
136. Environmental Design Response │ March 2012
Street Comparison
20°C 50°C
39°C Air temperature
Ground Surface Temperature
57°C
Radiant Temperature
37°C
Ground Surface Temperature
33°C
Radiant Temperature
52°C
139. To keep sand from
blowing into their noses,
camels can shut their
nostrils.
When there is no sand
blowing in the wind, a
camel can open its
nostrils (A) and breathe
through its nose.
When the wind starts to
whip up the sand, the
camel just closes its
nose (B).
http://www.allsinai.info/sites/fauna/camel.ht
140.
141. The camel's nose acts as both a humidifier and a
dehumidifier with every breathing cycle.
The hot, dry air that is inhaled passes over the large area
of moist membrane. This air is immediately humidified by
picking up moisture from the nose and cooled in the
process,. This cooler air passes to the lungs and remains
at approximately body temperature.
When it is exhaled, it is cooled even further by passing
over the same nasal membranes, this time by a process of
dehumidifying instead of humidifying. The nasal
membranes are coated with a special water-absorbing
substance that extracts the moisture from the air like the
cooling coils of a dehumidifier.
A net savings of 68 percent in the water usually lost
through respiration occurs just between the cooling and
drying phases of the breathing cycle.
149. Asian Cairns in Shenzhen
by Vincent Callebaut 2013
Six buildings on 70 acres produce their
own food and generate energy using PV
solar and axial wind turbines.
Each ‘pebble’ can be for different uses.
Orchards, vegetables and gardens are
planted within and outside the buildings
150.
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153.
154. Cybertecture Egg-Shaped Building
Cybertecture New form Architecture
James Law Cybertecture Designs
Technosphere The Capital The Vasukamal
(The Fountain Head)
160. Cybertecture Egg-Shaped Building
Intelligent building Management System
-Use of control and automation services
-Achieve the best interior and exterior
building performance
-Responding to the occupants’ satisfaction
regarding to the building performance
162. Cybertecture Egg-Shaped Building
Sky Gardens
-Structure used to protect
the building, by enabling
sun shading and providing
a refreshing atmosphere
to the building.
- Use of solar PV and wind
turbine system at the rooftop
163. Cybertecture Egg-Shaped Building
Intelligent glass facade system
-approximately 15% less surface area than
conventional buildings
-glass panels Solar gain
Heat gain
-Stress mitigation
-
164. Cybertecture Egg-Shaped Building
Indoor comfort
- “Best space to work in”
J.L. Cybertecture
- ‘Cybertecture Health’
provides
Interactive features
Presents people’s health
statistics such as blood
pressure and weight
172. Tenets for Intelligent
Buildings
Plan and design with an Integrated Team
so that clients, consultants, contractors,
facilities managers all develop a commitment
to the project and want to fulfil the
environmental, social and economic aims.
Systems and holistic thinking
are key.
173. Assess the impacts of the buildings on
occupants and communities nearby.
Occupants behaviour has a large effect
on the consumption of energy and water
so try to increase awareness of occupants
to the impact of their actions on
resources.
174. Aim to increase the built asset value
for the organisation
Understand users perceptions:
understand the physical and psychological
well-being.
Design for Flexible and agile space
Provide Individual control of
environmental conditions
175. Use smart metering but wireless
sensor technology becoming applicable
in building operation for personal use by con
sumers.
Develop data management systems
to give feedback on the performance of
spaces in the building.
Understand the interaction between the
building, systems and the occupants
Commission pre-occupancy and post-
occupancy evaluation are vital.
176. Use a whole life value approach to
ensure quality and whole life costs consid
ered.
Aim for simplicity rather than complexity in
operation.
Think about well-being and freshness
besides comfort and
consider all the senses and how air, view,
daylight, sound, colour ,greenery and space
affect us in the workplace.
177. Connectivity is important for
Interoperability not only between the
systems and the building but also between
the occupant and the building
Design for flexibility and adaptability
178. Think of an Intelligent Building as an
organism responding to human and environmental
needs but also one that needs to “breathe”
through the facade between the external and
internal environments.
The façade transfers light, solar radiation, air, noise,
and moisture but also links occupants to
the outside world so intelligent or smart facades
allow these aspects to be controlled in a way
which is functional but also
Design environment to be enjoyable
to those working and living inside the building.
179. Balance efficiency with effectiveness.
An air supply system for example can deliver
the “right” amount of air to a space and
be deemed efficient but
may not be effective in the space because it
has no impact on the breathing zone
where the people are.
Plan facilities management so the building
is cared for
180. Design beyond the expectations
defined in Regulations.
Keep abreast of relevant fields of
knowledge and innovation.
Learn from other sectors and disciplines
Develop an integrated approach to education
to meet sustainable agenda
181. FUTURES
Carbon negative buildings like artificial leaf
hydrogen generating facades also
algae biofuel facades
Green living facades
Applications of biomimetics
Smart materials for reactive
facades;embedded sensors, nanotubes ,
graphene
Application of nanotechnologies
Robotics for prefabrication, cleaning,
maintenance and site assembly
182. FUTURES
Robotics for prefabrication, cleaning,
maintenance and site assembly
Fully integrated interoperable systems
Buildings into smart grid system
Wireless Sensor Technology linking
climate, building, systems and occupants
Innovation with respect for passive low
technology
New culture of value, systems and holistic
thinking and vision
183. Bio Intelligent Quotient building by
Arup/Splitterwerk £4.8m 3 years
129 Algae louvred tanks SE/SW facades
Algae +nutrients+CO2+sunlight
Algae harvested and processed for biogas
Also shades building
Solar heat used too
BIQ Algae Powered
Building Hamburg 2013
188. WHAT WE CALL THE
BEGINNING IS OFTEN THE END
AND TO MAKE AN END IS TO
MAKE A BEGINNING
THE END IS WHERE WE START
FROM
T.S.ELIOT-- FOUR QUARTETS-- LITTLE GIDDING