This document summarizes a proposal for designing a new high school with green architecture and technology. It begins by stating that green technology is an important part of the future of architecture and the environment. It then discusses the importance of green design for both the author and readers. The document provides examples of green architecture from Norman Foster and cites research on the environmental impacts of buildings. It presents concepts for green design elements like geothermal heat, light shelves, green roofs, and water reclamation. The document concludes by showing draft plans and sketches for a proposed new high school building with green features.
This document proposes designing a new high school with green technologies to improve the environment and combat climate change. It discusses the importance of sustainable design for both current and future generations. Various green building strategies are outlined, including geothermal heating, light shelves, green roofs, and water reclamation. Normative Foster is cited as an influential green architect. The goal is to create a healthy environment that benefits students and the community while protecting the planet. Blueprints for the new high school will be provided once complete.
Green architecture aims to minimize environmental impacts and prioritize sustainability. It focuses on efficient energy and water usage, non-toxic materials, and passive solar design. Green buildings provide environmental benefits like pollution reduction and conservation of resources, as well as economic benefits from reduced utility costs and improved occupant productivity. Sustainable design principles include considerations for site development, materials selection, energy efficiency, and indoor air quality.
Sustainable architecture and green design (passive design)cagrihank
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World’s Cities Experiencing More Heat Waves, Study Shows
Section I
This article is about urban areas of the world and heatwaves. The article, entitled
“World’s cities experiencing more heatwaves, study shows”, begins by citing a study of extreme
temperatures in hundreds of urban areas over the past 40 years. The study concluded that cities
around the globe are not only experiencing more heatwaves, but fewer cold spells. In addition,
the study found that the number of windy days in numerous cities is declining, but the number of
extremely hot days and nights is increasing. The research conducted also yielded a surprising
result, that changes in precipitation in urban areas over the last 40 years was very minimal. This
was not expected because some of the previous work done showed that changes in precipitation
were higher in major US urban areas. The article concludes by saying that although urban areas
only account for a small portion of the world, they are the center of wealth, commerce, and
industry, so environmental damages could likely result in the economy suffering. Overall, the
article focuses on the large number of heat waves occurring in urban cities across the world.
Who: Climate researchers from US and Indian universities
What: Heat waves in urban areas
When: Over the past 40 years
Where: Urban areas across the world
Why: The article did not mention why this environmental is occurring. It simply stated
that it is occurring throughout the world.
This article was written by John Vidal and it was published online on January 29th, 2015 from
theguardian.com
Section II
One of the impacts of heat waves, the environmental issue discussed in Section 1, on
society has to do with people’s health and well being. Heat waves can cause heat stroke,
dehydration, and heat exhaustion. Extreme heat can kill people, especially the elderly and young
children. In fact, those at the greatest risk of death in heat waves are the elderly that live in urban
areas without access to air conditioning for a portion of the day.
People need to be aware of the heat waves occurring in urban areas across the world
because these cities are very populated, so any negative consequences that occur as a result could
potentially affect a great deal of people. In populated cities, it is very common for people to walk
places and in the heat, this could pose numerous threats on the human body. People must be very
conscious of the environmental and temperature changes occurring, so they can plan out their
day, for example: how they dress and how they get places (walking or another means of
transportation), accordingly.
An outcome of heatwaves is that it could cause many deaths. Urban areas are home to a
great deal of people, from children to the elderly, that would be exposed to extreme heat and, as I ...
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This document proposes designing a new high school with green technologies to improve the environment and combat climate change. It discusses the importance of sustainable design for both current and future generations. Various green building strategies are outlined, including geothermal heating, light shelves, green roofs, and water reclamation. Normative Foster is cited as an influential green architect. The goal is to create a healthy environment that benefits students and the community while protecting the planet. Blueprints for the new high school will be provided once complete.
Green architecture aims to minimize environmental impacts and prioritize sustainability. It focuses on efficient energy and water usage, non-toxic materials, and passive solar design. Green buildings provide environmental benefits like pollution reduction and conservation of resources, as well as economic benefits from reduced utility costs and improved occupant productivity. Sustainable design principles include considerations for site development, materials selection, energy efficiency, and indoor air quality.
Sustainable architecture and green design (passive design)cagrihank
The document discusses sustainable architecture and green buildings. It defines sustainable architecture as using minimum energy and resources while minimizing environmental damage. It recommends considering land ecology, community consultation, health, materials, energy efficiency, and water efficiency in green building design. It also discusses passive design strategies and green building certification systems like LEED and BREEAM. Finally, it provides examples of green building case studies and their sustainable features.
Mariwan hama saeed international approaches against global warmingMariwan Hama Said
This document discusses international approaches to addressing global warming. It outlines agreements made at Rio de Janeiro in 1992, Kyoto in 1997, and COP21 in Paris in 2015 to establish frameworks and commitments around reducing carbon emissions and mitigating climate change. The conclusions emphasize that while agreements are important, real action and solutions will require global cooperation to respect the planet and work towards a healthy environment for future generations.
News Commentary The Environment Cezary Marcinkiewic.docxcurwenmichaela
News Commentary // The Environment
Cezary Marcinkiewicz//section 011
Your name
Date
World’s Cities Experiencing More Heat Waves, Study Shows
Section I
This article is about urban areas of the world and heatwaves. The article, entitled
“World’s cities experiencing more heatwaves, study shows”, begins by citing a study of extreme
temperatures in hundreds of urban areas over the past 40 years. The study concluded that cities
around the globe are not only experiencing more heatwaves, but fewer cold spells. In addition,
the study found that the number of windy days in numerous cities is declining, but the number of
extremely hot days and nights is increasing. The research conducted also yielded a surprising
result, that changes in precipitation in urban areas over the last 40 years was very minimal. This
was not expected because some of the previous work done showed that changes in precipitation
were higher in major US urban areas. The article concludes by saying that although urban areas
only account for a small portion of the world, they are the center of wealth, commerce, and
industry, so environmental damages could likely result in the economy suffering. Overall, the
article focuses on the large number of heat waves occurring in urban cities across the world.
Who: Climate researchers from US and Indian universities
What: Heat waves in urban areas
When: Over the past 40 years
Where: Urban areas across the world
Why: The article did not mention why this environmental is occurring. It simply stated
that it is occurring throughout the world.
This article was written by John Vidal and it was published online on January 29th, 2015 from
theguardian.com
Section II
One of the impacts of heat waves, the environmental issue discussed in Section 1, on
society has to do with people’s health and well being. Heat waves can cause heat stroke,
dehydration, and heat exhaustion. Extreme heat can kill people, especially the elderly and young
children. In fact, those at the greatest risk of death in heat waves are the elderly that live in urban
areas without access to air conditioning for a portion of the day.
People need to be aware of the heat waves occurring in urban areas across the world
because these cities are very populated, so any negative consequences that occur as a result could
potentially affect a great deal of people. In populated cities, it is very common for people to walk
places and in the heat, this could pose numerous threats on the human body. People must be very
conscious of the environmental and temperature changes occurring, so they can plan out their
day, for example: how they dress and how they get places (walking or another means of
transportation), accordingly.
An outcome of heatwaves is that it could cause many deaths. Urban areas are home to a
great deal of people, from children to the elderly, that would be exposed to extreme heat and, as I ...
The Path Forward: Heat - Vivek Shandas SlidesCHC Connecticut
This document discusses urban heat challenges and proposes engaging communities to address it. It summarizes case studies in Richmond, Virginia that found low-income minority neighborhoods experienced higher temperatures of up to 10°C due to less tree cover and more pavement. The author proposes a "Heat Watch" model to involve communities in describing local climate hazards, examine adaptation scenarios, and build capacity through engaging decision-makers and community groups. Communities would collaborate to complete a heat campaign and identify actions through reviewing heat mapping results.
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Global Warming and Climate Change Essay
Climate Change Solution
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This document analyzes cooling strategies to reduce urban heat islands at Texas Southern University in Houston, Texas. It identifies hotspots on campus and analyzes land use patterns and building density to provide mitigation strategies. Remote sensing is used to estimate surface temperatures with GIS analysis of campus characteristics. Recommendations include developing green space on hotspots to lower temperatures and improve campus life quality in the face of climate change impacts in Houston like increased temperatures.
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The problem statement for the dissertation is ‘how can green roofs influence the
urban environment’. The theory is based on analyses related to the green roof technology
and how could green roofs make the urban life a more sustainable, a more habitable and a
more pleasant environment to live in. The analyses focus on several points that bring out the
impacts urban life is combating with at the moment and the aim is to find out how the
problems can be remediated.
There are many analyses that argument about green roofs having a positive impact upon the
urban environment. And even though the technology is rather new, green roofs projects are
increasingly implemented nowadays. In order to find more about those impacts and their
solutions you are invited to read about them in the following pages.
Here is a one page article summarizing the current architectural trends in Ethiopia regarding sustainability:
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In recent years, sustainability has become an increasingly important consideration in architecture and construction across Ethiopia. Like many developing nations, Ethiopia faces environmental challenges from rapid urbanization and industrialization. However, there is also a growing awareness of the need to adopt sustainable building practices.
Some of the key trends seen in Ethiopian architecture and planning demonstrate efforts to reduce environmental impacts. Passive design techniques that minimize energy usage are becoming more common in new buildings. Features such as shading, natural ventilation, and orientation help control temperatures without active mechanical systems. The use of local and recycled materials can
The document discusses several examples of "fake eco-propaganda" in architecture and urban planning. It analyzes buildings like the Strata Tower in London that touted green features like wind turbines but failed to deliver on energy savings. It also examines the 2012 London Olympics that promised to be the "greenest Olympics ever" but ultimately emitted over 3 million tons of carbon dioxide. The document argues that while sustainability efforts can achieve reductions, high-profile projects often overstate their green credentials and end up producing more emissions than projected due to issues in design and implementation.
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This document discusses the importance of sustainable and contextually sensitive architecture, urban design, and communities. It notes that buildings account for over 40% of carbon emissions and discusses the need to design and operate greener, more energy efficient buildings. The document advocates for an approach that considers the physical, cultural, social and environmental contexts of a place. It highlights several example projects in the UK that showcase innovative and sustainable housing designs.
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The document discusses global warming and its effects. It presents global warming as an increasing issue that affects all life on Earth. If precautions are not taken soon, such as recycling, using different transportation methods, and using clean energy wisely, it will drastically alter the future. Recycling provides cleaner air and reduces greenhouse gases. Using hybrid cars or carpooling reduces air pollution and carbon dioxide emissions. Switching to wind power is growing, while wind power has no pollution and is renewable unlike coal power plants.
This document provides information on three topics: terrace gardens, the role of trees in urban environments, and site analysis in landscape design.
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For the role of trees in urban environments, the document outlines benefits like improved air quality, temperature regulation, and increased property values. It describes how trees reduce air pollution through absorption of carbon dioxide and particulate matter.
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The problem statement for the dissertation is ‘how can green roofs influence the
urban environment’. The theory is based on analyses related to the green roof technology
and how could green roofs make the urban life a more sustainable, a more habitable and a
more pleasant environment to live in. The analyses focus on several points that bring out the
impacts urban life is combating with at the moment and the aim is to find out how the
problems can be remediated.
There are many analyses that argument about green roofs having a positive impact upon the
urban environment. And even though the technology is rather new, green roofs projects are
increasingly implemented nowadays. In order to find more about those impacts and their
solutions you are invited to read about them in the following pages.
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In recent years, sustainability has become an increasingly important consideration in architecture and construction across Ethiopia. Like many developing nations, Ethiopia faces environmental challenges from rapid urbanization and industrialization. However, there is also a growing awareness of the need to adopt sustainable building practices.
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Regarding terrace gardens, the document discusses how they can be used in urban areas with limited space, such as on rooftops or patios. It also describes how terrace gardens are constructed on hillsides using retaining walls. The document notes factors to consider when establishing a terrace garden like sun exposure, access to water, and the intended use.
For the role of trees in urban environments, the document outlines benefits like improved air quality, temperature regulation, and increased property values. It describes how trees reduce air pollution through absorption of carbon dioxide and particulate matter.
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2. Thesis
Green technology is not only a large part
of the future of architecture, it is a large
part of the future of the earth. I will
prove that green technology, as well as
environmental states of mind, will create a
healthier future with regards to where
and how we live.
3. IMPORTANCE
To ME... To YOU...
My home planet YOUR home planet
LEGOs High School Experience
Architect??? Your kids?
4. Green Movement
D C I M T
i o n o r
f n n d a
f t o e n
e r v r s
r o a n c
e v t e
n e i n
t r v d
s e a
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l
Salzman, Lorna. "A History of the Green Movement in the US." Lorna Salzman.
N.p., n.d. Web. 1 Mar. 2010. <http://www.lornasalzman.com/
collectedwritings/green_history.html>.
5. Foster, Norman. "Norman Foster's Green
Agenda." TED. Munich. Jan. 2007. TED.
Web. 2 Mar. 2010. <http://www.ted.com/talks/
norman_foster_s_green_agenda.html>.
6. "Stuckeman Family Center - SALA." Penn State Office of Physical Plant.
Pennsylvania State U, 2006. Web. 3 Mar. 2010. <http://energy.opp.psu.edu/
green-buildings/stuckeman-family-center-sala-building>.
7. URBAN ENVIRONMENT Foster, Norman. "Norman Foster's Green Agenda." TED. Munich. Jan. 2007. TED.
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK Web. 2 Mar. 2010. <http://www.ted.com/talks/
norman_foster_s_green_agenda.html>.
9. DIFFERENT URBAN ENVIRONMENT Foster, Norman. "Norman Foster's Green Agenda." TED. Munich. Jan. 2007. TED.
MUNICH, GERMANY Web. 2 Mar. 2010. <http://www.ted.com/talks/
norman_foster_s_green_agenda.html>.
10. DIFFERENT URBAN ENVIRONMENT Foster, Norman. "Norman Foster's Green Agenda." TED. Munich. Jan. 2007. TED.
DURLACH, GERMANY Web. 2 Mar. 2010. <http://www.ted.com/talks/
norman_foster_s_green_agenda.html>.
11. Global Warming:
An Overview
An Inconvenient Truth
Greenhouse gases
The human element
Gore, Al. An Inconvenient Truth. Davis Guggenheim. Participant Productions,
2006. Film.
13. Green Architecture
and Thinking
• 50% of all CO2 emissions in US
come from buildings
• 40% of energy use in US goes to
heating, cooling, and lighting
residential and commercial
buildings
• Not as overly complicated as one
might think
Gies, Erica. "Green Building Goes Mainstream." World Watch Vol. 21, No. 4 Jul/Aug 2008: 12-19. SIRS
Researcher. Web. 03 March 2010.
14. Norman Foster
Premier architect of the age
Beijing Airport
Hearst Tower
200 Greenwich Street
Foster, Norman. "Foster + Partners." Foster + Partners. N.p., n.d. Web. 4 Mar.
2010. <http://www.fosterandpartners.com/Practice/Default.aspx>.
15.
16. Hearst Tower
• Brian G. Schwagerl - “We will
have the cleanest air of any other
building in the city,... Everything
else is gravy.” (Robin Pogrebin)
• Stone floors for heat distribution
• Three-Story waterfall
• Radiation-reflecting windows
• Fewer walls
• Overall healthier to employees and
more profitable for owners
Pogrebin, Robin. "How Green Is My Tower?." New York Times (New York, NY)
16 Apr 2006: 2:1+. SIRS Renaissance. Web. 03 March 2010.
17.
18. "LEED for New Construction." U.S. Green Building Council. U.S. Green Building
Council, 2009. Web. 1 Dec. 2009. <http://www.usgbc.org/
ShowFile.aspx?DocumentID=5719>.
19.
20.
21. Geothermal Heat
Internal heat of the earth
Direct use of heat, no
conversion
Not necessary to be
over a hotspot
Ground temperature
constant below 10m
Bass, Brad. "Green Roofs in WInter: Hot Design for a Cold Climate."
Depends on circulation
of water
News@UofT. U of Toronto, 2007. Web. 4 Mar. 2010.
<http://www.news.utoronto.ca/bin6/print/051117-1822.htm>.
22. Architectural Light Shelves
Reflect harsh a!ernoon
sun
Redirect sunlight farther
into room
"Interior Light Shelf." Architectural Daylighting. Architectural Daylighting,
n.d. Web. 4 Mar. 2010.
23. Green Roof and Water
Reclamation
Perfect for winter
climates
Adds usable
greenspace
Higher initial cost
Extends roof life
dramatically
Bass, Brad. "Green Roofs in WInter: Hot Design for a Cold Climate."
News@UofT. U of Toronto, 2007. Web. 4 Mar. 2010.
<http://www.news.utoronto.ca/bin6/print/051117-1822.htm>.
24. Healthy Environment
Green means healthy
for planet and people
Ventilation and Light
Open, creative spaces
Positive impact on
people and community
Foster, Norman. "Norman Foster's Green Agenda." TED. Munich. Jan. 2007. TED.
Web. 2 Mar. 2010. <http://www.ted.com/talks/
norman_foster_s_green_agenda.html>.
29. Works Cited
Attanasio, Geoffrey. Personal interview. Nov.-Dec. 2009.
Bass, Brad. “Green Roofs in WInter: Hot Design for a Cold Climate.” News@UofT. U of Toronto, 2007. Web. 4 Mar. 2010. <http://www.news.utoronto.ca/bin6/print/
051117-1822.htm>.
Foster, Norman. “Foster + Partners.” Foster + Partners. N.p., n.d. Web. 4 Mar. 2010. <http://www.fosterandpartners.com/Practice/Default.aspx>.
- - -. “Norman Foster’s Green Agenda.” TED. Munich. Jan. 2007. TED. Web. 2 Mar. 2010. <http://www.ted.com/talks/norman_foster_s_green_agenda.html>.
Gies, Erica. "Green Building Goes Mainstream." World Watch Vol. 21, No. 4 Jul/Aug 2008: 12-19. SIRS Researcher. Web. 03 March 2010.
Gore, Al. An Inconvenient Truth. Davis Guggenheim. Participant Productions, 2006. Film.
Holland, Robert. Personal interview. Apr. 2009.
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I could say that the green movement has been around a while, but it hasn&#x2019;t. It has only been around the past few decades, and thats not a long time considering the industrial revolution, the start of our large scale environmental destruction, started over 200 years ago. These are just a few of the adjectives that can be used to describe this rampant environmentalism. The first one being the most powerful. It is different from every other movement in history. Movements in the past were related to race, religion, ideology. This movement transcends all of those boundaries to encompass the entire planet, literally. It concerns every human being, every life, on earth and makes no discrimination save between those who are willing and those who are in denial.
This is the highest resolution picture of planet Earth EVER taken. It may seem weird that a picture of the earth has anything to do with green architecture, but it had an enourmous influence on the first green pioneers. Norman Foster, the foremost urban architect in the world, is of the opinion that the first true environmentalists were the first astronauts and cosmonauts. They were the first people to see the world in all it&#x2019;s glory, and also the first to realize that it is just a planet, a sphere that we inhabit. That sphere is not immune to harm, and they were the first to see the world as planet earth, not a collection of countries in a permanent existence. It is that mentality that has driven the green movement to the point it has reached today. Our place on earth is entirely dependent on our own desire. Desire to stay is not enough, desire to thrive is what is necessary.
High Education. This is the Stuckeman building on the Penn State's main campus. It is the architecture and landscape architecture studio. It is the greenest building on campus and is doing something else entirely. In it, professors training the next generation of architects to think for the future and the earth, not just the client. They learn from the building and they are training to create other green buildings. When I visited the building, it had the perfect atmosphere as well as being incredibly green. It collects rainwater, is made mostly of recycled materials, and runs on 100% renewable energy. The space inside is very open and bright, a perfect atmosphere for work. This kind of atmosphere is what architects are trying to capture. We spend a large majority of our lives indoors. Those buildings should be catered to a productive environment, not one that is dull and toxic to creativity.
The urban environment is the most destructive with regards to the planet. It is condensed, it is complicated, and the energy use is obscene. This is only a major problem in the United States. Our cities were built from the ground up in the last 200 years. They were designed with efficiency of travel in mind, not efficiency of energy. Room for cars to drive, spread out population to allow for a more comfortable living space, and not a lot of park space because that is space that could be used for profit.
In Europe, for as opposed to here, the cities are older. They were built from the ground up over the past century or two. There were no such things as cars a century ago. Neither were there many businesses to worry about efficiency for because everything was feudal and agriculturally based. Venice, for example, was built on the water so that boats could be used as transportation for people and trade. The city is essentially the only city large city on the planet almost completely devoid of gas-powered transportation.
Munich, Germany. A very old European city that illustrates the the less extreme point perfectly. The square is filled with people and virtually no vehicles. The city is condensed yet efficient. The denser a city, the more need for efficiency, and the more efficient a city is, the greener it is. Less energy is needed to run the city, and people get around easier without cars to ruin the atmosphere. Green design has been around for a long, long time, it just hasn't been recognized until environmental destruction came along.
Munich, Germany. A very old European city that illustrates the point perfectly. The square is filled with people and virtually no vehicles. The city is condensed yet efficient. The denser a city, the more need for efficiency, and the more efficient a city is, the greener it is. Less energy is needed to run the city, and people get around easier without cars to ruin the atmosphere. Green design has been around for a long, long time, it just hasn't been recognized until environmental destruction came along.
An Inconvenient Truth was released in 2006 and I'm sure that the vast majority of people in this room have seen it. It is a documentary about Al Gore's presentation on global warming, a presentation he has given hundreds or thousands of times around the world. He is the face of global warming because he is in a position to and has done more than anyone else to increase awareness. The presentation that he gives focusses on carbon dioxide, a key greenhouse gas, that traps heat and warms the earth. It is because of human beings that these levels are higher than they have ever been in history.
Gore, Al. An Inconvenient Truth. Davis Guggenheim. Participant Productions,
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Green architecture is not necessarily design for the preservation of the environment, it is creative ways to solve problems. Modern architects are being trained to come up with creative ways to solve problems. The difference between an architect and an engineer is that an engineer will find the most efficient method to solving a problem. Not to say that an architect doesn't find efficient methods, an architect uses perspective to solve problems in the many efficient ways. There could be five different architects working on the same problem and you would get five vastly different approaches with fairly equal efficiency. Architecture is creativity, and green methodology in and of itself requires creative solutions.
When a single entity is causing half of our emissions over the entire country, a broad spectrum solution is possible. Even though that single entity is comprised of millions of units, green architecture is the answer. If the HVAC systems of buildings, the heating ventilation and air conditioning, were to be made efficient, than the production of carbon dioxide in the United States would plumit. I plan to make our school very efficient in this manner, with most of my green ideas focussing around the climate control of the school.
Norman Foster is the premier architect of this age. What that means is that many people consider him to be the head of his field. His architecture firm, Foster + Partners, is responsible for hundreds of major projects around the world. They have offices in over 150 cities in over 50 countries. He personally was involved in the Beijing airport, the largest singular building in the world. He was also responsible for remodeling the Hearst Tower, the slide before this one, and is also involved in rebuilding 200 Greenwich Street, one of the buildings damaged on 9/11/01. He is promoting green technology in all that he builds and is even thinking on the large scale with regards to greening entire cities. The idea that denser cities are greener was his.
Norman Foster is the premier architect of this age. What that means is that many people consider him to be the head of his field. His architecture firm, Foster + Partners, is responsible for hundreds of major projects around the world. They have offices in over 150 cities in over 50 countries. He personally was involved in the Beijing airport, the largest singular building in the world. He was also responsible for remodeling the Hearst Tower, the slide before this one, and is also involved in rebuilding 200 Greenwich Street, one of the buildings damaged on 9/11/01. He is promoting green technology in all that he builds and is even thinking on the large scale with regards to greening entire cities. The idea that denser cities are greener was his.
The Hearst tower was remodeled by Norman Foster. It is part of an initiative to move New York towards a greener future. The many green technologies used are a great example of vastly improving the value of commercial buildings. As I said before, the air quality is what makes a building healthy or harmful. (quote above.) Some of the other technologies being used are far older than the green movement. The stone floors and 3 story waterfall are used to control the temperature of the lobby and keep the humidity at a good level. The windows themselves are coated in a radiation-reflecting sheet so that the sun&#x2019;s radiation doesn&#x2019;t raise the temperature to uncomfortable levels. Speaking of light, the was also made with fewer internal walls. This means that light from the windows can diffuse farther into the rooms and make the use of artificial light less necessary. Also, it improves the mood of the workers who don&#x2019;t necessarily have window offices.
Norman Foster is the premier architect of this age. What that means is that many people consider him to be the head of his field. His architecture firm, Foster + Partners, is responsible for hundreds of major projects around the world. They have offices in over 150 cities in over 50 countries. He personally was involved in the Beijing airport, the largest singular building in the world. He was also responsible for remodeling the Hearst Tower, the slide before this one, and is also involved in rebuilding 200 Greenwich Street, one of the buildings damaged on 9/11/01. He is promoting green technology in all that he builds and is even thinking on the large scale with regards to greening entire cities. The idea that denser cities are greener was his.
LEED stands for Leadership in Engineering Environmental Design. It is the standards list for all green buildings. If someone wants their building to be truly environmental, the architect or engineer will seek LEED certification. It is basically a checklist, or at least the free part is a checklist. There is a handbook that comes out every year on HOW to make your building LEED certified. There are ratings up to gold and platinum. The process is extremely rigorous because every single thing about the building must be verified from where the materials came from to exactly how much of a particular utility is being used.
LEED stands for Leadership in Engineering Environmental Design. It is the standards list for all green buildings. If someone wants their building to be truly environmental, the architect or engineer will seek LEED certification. It is basically a checklist, or at least the free part is a checklist. There is a handbook that comes out every year on HOW to make your building LEED certified. There are ratings up to gold and platinum. The process is extremely rigorous because every single thing about the building must be verified from where the materials came from to exactly how much of a particular utility is being used.
Geothermal heat is one of the most efficient heating systems. It is derived from the heat of the earth, which is independent of weather or sunlight. The temperature of the ground steadily increases as you delve deeper into the earth. Water is circulated through plastic pipes below the earth to either heat or cool the house. It is extremely efficient because there is no heat transfer or conversion.
Light shelves are perfect for diffusing sunlight. Artificial lighting is, if you remember, one of the major causes for the production of carbon dioxide. These light shelves, placed on every window, will block harsh midday sun as well as reflect light farther into the room to reduce the need for artificial lighting. It is a great way to save energy cost.
Green roofs are what most people think of when they visualize a green building. It is more than just a grassy roof. Yes, it adds the extra green space, but it also does wonders for the building itself. For commercial buildings, it increases the value of the building, in effect securing future payoff of the cost to build it. For any structure it is on, the green roof will actually extend the life of the regular roof 200% to 300%. And, for our climate, it insulates the building. It will actually hold in the heat during the winter months, reducing the cost of air conditioning.
In effect, green technology is great for the environment, but the goal is to also be a healthy environment for the people occupying the building. The air quality is always a factor in keeping the building clean. Even aside from the physical well being of the occupants, mental health is another fact. For a long time, buildings were all about efficiency of space and not about the well being of the users. Wide, open common spaces are a breath of fresh air in a cramped building. Students and faculty spend a large amount of time in the school every day. Why, then, should it not be an enjoyable place to stay?