This course on sustainable construction materials aims to serve those professionals involved in construction in order to help them assist in achieving a sustainable environment.
In addition to covering some fundamental properties of traditional construction materials that are used in construction, this course devotes concepts to sustainability, including life-cycle assessment, embodied energy, recycled and reclaimed aggregates, and durability of construction materials.
This course on sustainable construction materials aims to serve those professionals involved in construction in order to help them assist in achieving a sustainable environment.
In addition to covering some fundamental properties of traditional construction materials that are used in construction, this course devotes concepts to sustainability, including life-cycle assessment, embodied energy, recycled and reclaimed aggregates, and durability of construction materials.
Architectural Wonders - Sustainable Architecture for a Green FutureKenny Slaught
As nations around the world focus on the issue of sustainability, architects are increasingly searching for innovative ways to build greener buildings.
Green building (also known as green construction or sustainable building) expands and complements the building design concerns of economy, utility, durability, and comfort. A Green Building is one which uses less water, optimizes energy efficiency, conserves natural resources, generates less waste, and provides healthier space for occupants as compared to a conventional building. Market estimates suggest that India will be adding 11.5 million homes every year thus, making it the world’s third-largest construction market by 2020. With rapid urbanization and strong economic growth, the construction industry is becoming one of the fastest-growing sectors in India providing employment to nearly 18 million people. This will be beneficial for the people who are really conscious about the environmental impact of the buildings and believe in energy conservation. The economy is the major factor in any type of construction work, especially for residential houses and more specifically when they are situated in the megacity in a developing country like India. There is a need of concentrating on a Green Home, which is one of the most important and one of the discussed topics throughout the globe, in the age of global warming and climate change worldwide. In this situation, some middle way is necessary to be found out, to encourage green construction.
Covers the fundamentals of residential green building. Topics include fundamentals of life-cycle analysis, energy conservation as the foundation of green building, energy & resource efficient design details, the fundamentals of building envelope design, more environmentally-friendly alternatives to conventional building materials, water conservation and design for durability. The discussion will also cover the basics of project planning, green building economics, including rebate & incentive programs, and maintaining indoor air quality during the construction process. Time permitting, there will be a brief discussion of construction waste management and Universal Design. This program is intended for homeowners and professionals alike, and no prior construction experience is required.
Climate-responsive (passive) design is key to green buildings design and is based on the way a building moderates the climate for human good and well-being. Solar energy and wind energy can be effectively combined with climate-responsive design to produce electrical power by photovoltaic (PV) and wind turbines (WT). Today, urbanization and the increasingly dense populations of the world’s largest cities are pushing architects to reach for new heights in sustainable building skyscraper designs. But, there are a few green buildings in this world that capture the eye. This presentation provides a preview of Modern “eco-scrapers” that are bridging the gap between breathtaking building design and clean technological ingenuity .
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.
grenn architecture, concept of sustainability, green architecture journalism, introduction of green architecture, principle of green building design, natural buildings, passive solar design, green building material, living architecture, green walls, green building benefits, methodology of green architecture.
Jinadl group housing is one of the most beautiful housing societies in India. these is sustainable architecture and preserving the royal heritage of Hampi which makes it more interesting and architectural marvel. keeping the concepts of modernism and history emagalatating it is the finest part of housing society
Architectural Wonders - Sustainable Architecture for a Green FutureKenny Slaught
As nations around the world focus on the issue of sustainability, architects are increasingly searching for innovative ways to build greener buildings.
Green building (also known as green construction or sustainable building) expands and complements the building design concerns of economy, utility, durability, and comfort. A Green Building is one which uses less water, optimizes energy efficiency, conserves natural resources, generates less waste, and provides healthier space for occupants as compared to a conventional building. Market estimates suggest that India will be adding 11.5 million homes every year thus, making it the world’s third-largest construction market by 2020. With rapid urbanization and strong economic growth, the construction industry is becoming one of the fastest-growing sectors in India providing employment to nearly 18 million people. This will be beneficial for the people who are really conscious about the environmental impact of the buildings and believe in energy conservation. The economy is the major factor in any type of construction work, especially for residential houses and more specifically when they are situated in the megacity in a developing country like India. There is a need of concentrating on a Green Home, which is one of the most important and one of the discussed topics throughout the globe, in the age of global warming and climate change worldwide. In this situation, some middle way is necessary to be found out, to encourage green construction.
Covers the fundamentals of residential green building. Topics include fundamentals of life-cycle analysis, energy conservation as the foundation of green building, energy & resource efficient design details, the fundamentals of building envelope design, more environmentally-friendly alternatives to conventional building materials, water conservation and design for durability. The discussion will also cover the basics of project planning, green building economics, including rebate & incentive programs, and maintaining indoor air quality during the construction process. Time permitting, there will be a brief discussion of construction waste management and Universal Design. This program is intended for homeowners and professionals alike, and no prior construction experience is required.
Climate-responsive (passive) design is key to green buildings design and is based on the way a building moderates the climate for human good and well-being. Solar energy and wind energy can be effectively combined with climate-responsive design to produce electrical power by photovoltaic (PV) and wind turbines (WT). Today, urbanization and the increasingly dense populations of the world’s largest cities are pushing architects to reach for new heights in sustainable building skyscraper designs. But, there are a few green buildings in this world that capture the eye. This presentation provides a preview of Modern “eco-scrapers” that are bridging the gap between breathtaking building design and clean technological ingenuity .
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.
grenn architecture, concept of sustainability, green architecture journalism, introduction of green architecture, principle of green building design, natural buildings, passive solar design, green building material, living architecture, green walls, green building benefits, methodology of green architecture.
Jinadl group housing is one of the most beautiful housing societies in India. these is sustainable architecture and preserving the royal heritage of Hampi which makes it more interesting and architectural marvel. keeping the concepts of modernism and history emagalatating it is the finest part of housing society
Unique Space Planning concepts for Lifestyle Apartment Shashi Rekha
This presentation explores some unique space planning concepts for creating a LIFESTYLE APARTMENT. We believe apartment living can be made interesting and exciting through intelligent design. We endeavor to build the best of living spaces in the given plot to add some excitement to your apartment project.
Download the Official Version of this Document from the UTTIPEC Website at the Link below: http://uttipec.nic.in/StreetGuidelines-R1-Feb2011-UTTPEC-DDA.pdf
Presentació d'Isabel Roig, General Director of BCD Barcelona Design Centre en el marc de la jornada ‘The role of ecodesign in the circular economy’ que va tenir lloc a Brusel·les el 16 de juny de 2015
This was presented at the MEGS Christmas conference that was held in December 2012. It addressed the project MEGS-KT that I had an opportunity to work on.
Research Council of Norway on eGov R&ITrond Knudsen
Short presentation from the Research Council of Norway on Research for Public Sector Innovation and Renewal, given at National Science Foundation, Washington DC, USA, March 18th, 2010.
The slide set was presented during the introductory event with the aim to familiarize Aalto University and VTT researchers with CERES Flagship strategic goals, upcoming plans and welcome everyone to start discussing the joint research and actions.
Energy-intensive industries – energy efficiency policies and evaluationsLeonardo ENERGY
The webinar will review results from academic evaluations of energy efficiency and climate mitigation policies that have targeted energy-intensive industry on EU and Member State level. The EU emissions trading system, by some portrayed as Europe´s flagship policy to tackle climate change, has had little effect in triggering innovative low-carbon solutions. Other policy approaches taken by Member States have centred on site-level energy management practices linked with national incentives and obligations that stimulates industrial energy efficiency as a strategy aiming at multiple objectives. Remarks are also made about policy design and the role of evaluation to foster policy improvements.
Suggested reading: Stenqvist, C. (2013). Industrial energy efficiency improvement - the role of policy and evaluation. Doctoral dissertation. Lund: Lund University.
Speakers for this webinar: Christian Stenqvist
Effects of Sustainability Paradigm on ArchitectureIJMERJOURNAL
ABSTRACT: This paper delves into effects of sustainability on architectural theory and practice. Ideas related to environmental protection from the past decades, cumulated in sustainability as unique global action. Circumstances were not in favour of necessary level of requested changes, but positive effects are evident in adjustment of legal base, new procedures and standards. Concept of sustainable architecture is proclaimed mainstream, faded by selective interpretation and perceptible lag in developing of theoretical background. Real critical observation and researches of sustainability and sustainable architecture are still very rare. Reasons for it are many, first of all not all of architects understand sustainable architecture as relevant and it is not rare misunderstanding of sustainable architecture as energy efficiency eco-tecture or other environmentally related “tecture”. Furthermore, building industry in its complexity is typically tardiness in acceptance of anything new in general. However, sustainable architecture is positive in its essence but rising confusion about it has to be halted by more clarified definitions, qualitative researches and developing of more solid theoretical bases. Otherwise it will lose positivity, transferred on semantic level where will spread, and atomise to its limits and fade away
You could be a professional graphic designer and still make mistakes. There is always the possibility of human error. On the other hand if you’re not a designer, the chances of making some common graphic design mistakes are even higher. Because you don’t know what you don’t know. That’s where this blog comes in. To make your job easier and help you create better designs, we have put together a list of common graphic design mistakes that you need to avoid.
White wonder, Work developed by Eva TschoppMansi Shah
White Wonder by Eva Tschopp
A tale about our culture around the use of fertilizers and pesticides visiting small farms around Ahmedabad in Matar and Shilaj.
Hello everyone! I am thrilled to present my latest portfolio on LinkedIn, marking the culmination of my architectural journey thus far. Over the span of five years, I've been fortunate to acquire a wealth of knowledge under the guidance of esteemed professors and industry mentors. From rigorous academic pursuits to practical engagements, each experience has contributed to my growth and refinement as an architecture student. This portfolio not only showcases my projects but also underscores my attention to detail and to innovative architecture as a profession.
Transforming Brand Perception and Boosting Profitabilityaaryangarg12
In today's digital era, the dynamics of brand perception, consumer behavior, and profitability have been profoundly reshaped by the synergy of branding, social media, and website design. This research paper investigates the transformative power of these elements in influencing how individuals perceive brands and products and how this transformation can be harnessed to drive sales and profitability for businesses.
Through an exploration of brand psychology and consumer behavior, this study sheds light on the intricate ways in which effective branding strategies, strategic social media engagement, and user-centric website design contribute to altering consumers' perceptions. We delve into the principles that underlie successful brand transformations, examining how visual identity, messaging, and storytelling can captivate and resonate with target audiences.
Methodologically, this research employs a comprehensive approach, combining qualitative and quantitative analyses. Real-world case studies illustrate the impact of branding, social media campaigns, and website redesigns on consumer perception, sales figures, and profitability. We assess the various metrics, including brand awareness, customer engagement, conversion rates, and revenue growth, to measure the effectiveness of these strategies.
The results underscore the pivotal role of cohesive branding, social media influence, and website usability in shaping positive brand perceptions, influencing consumer decisions, and ultimately bolstering sales and profitability. This paper provides actionable insights and strategic recommendations for businesses seeking to leverage branding, social media, and website design as potent tools to enhance their market position and financial success.
Between Filth and Fortune- Urban Cattle Foraging Realities by Devi S Nair, An...Mansi Shah
This study examines cattle rearing in urban and rural settings, focusing on milk production and consumption. By exploring a case in Ahmedabad, it highlights the challenges and processes in dairy farming across different environments, emphasising the need for sustainable practices and the essential role of milk in daily consumption.
Book Formatting: Quality Control Checks for DesignersConfidence Ago
This presentation was made to help designers who work in publishing houses or format books for printing ensure quality.
Quality control is vital to every industry. This is why every department in a company need create a method they use in ensuring quality. This, perhaps, will not only improve the quality of products and bring errors to the barest minimum, but take it to a near perfect finish.
It is beyond a moot point that a good book will somewhat be judged by its cover, but the content of the book remains king. No matter how beautiful the cover, if the quality of writing or presentation is off, that will be a reason for readers not to come back to the book or recommend it.
So, this presentation points designers to some important things that may be missed by an editor that they could eventually discover and call the attention of the editor.
1. The shaping of new sustainable housing concepts in DenmarkJAOCC – Aalborg - 10 June 2009 – Session 43 Michael Søgaard Jørgensen Department of Management Engineering Technical University of Denmark (msj@man.dtu.dk)
2. Preliminaryresults from research project Othermembers of projectgroup: Jesper Ole Jensen, National Building Research Institute, Aalborg University, Denmark Erik HagelskjærLauridsen, Department of Management Engineering, Technical University of Denmark Maj-Britt Quitzau, Department of Management Engineering, Technical University of Denmark Morten Elle, Department of Management Engineering, Technical University of Denmark Annette Bilfeldt, Department of Management Engineering, Technical University of Denmark Funding: Realdania + Aase & EjnarDanielsens Fund
3. Project focus A number of new sustainable housing projects Although the existing buildings are more important… What type of actors are initiating this kind of housing projects and why? What type of actors and entities are involved in the planning of the houses Interactions taking place? New or existing relations? What role has standards played in the planning of the houses? What issues in relation to resource consumption and environmental impact have been addressed? What strategies were developed for these issues?
4. Theoreticalframework Theories within the approach of social shaping of technology (SST) Each sustainable housing project is seen as part of an ongoing interaction between Environmental discourses Environmental strategies, The dynamics of the construction sector The dynamics of municipalities The dynamics of living conditions Focus on the development of scripts for a housing project, including the role of boundary objects and brokers, and product chains Case-based linked to mechanisms of diffusion of strategies within a sector: coming from ‘where’ – going to ‘where’
5. Different initiators to new sustainable housing projects: Municipal administrative staff in order to influence future construction of houses in the local area Local green intermediary in order to make sustainable houses which may attract ordinary citizens Building component company in order to initiate development of new building concepts Co-operative housing association to support development of more sustainable housing concepts
6. Enrollingactors in housingprojects Enrollingpoliticians Enrollingconstructioncompanies Enrollingcitizens Shaped by other agendas: Attraction of strongcitizens to localarea Demand and supplywithin the housingmarket
7. The role of standards, concepts etc. The new Danish construction guidelines for new houses with stronger demands for the energy consumption and efficiency The new Nordic eco-labeling guidelines for family houses Local guidelines for housing projects Internal company standards for houses: focus on existing suppliers The passive house concept
9. Type of innovation Sticking to existingconceptthat is modified as little as possible Enrollingforeignarchitect in order to getbeyond ’the tootraditional Danish architects’ Need for more research in the mechanisms of innovation and diffusion
10. Whatenvironmentaladvantagesareachieved? Achieving the predicted low energy consumption was difficult in a project Another project showed attempts from the construction company to ensure the predicted low energy consumption Providing instructions for use and maintenance Need for more detailed studies of the citizens’ actual domestication of new sustainable houses Design-in-use Description of the developed script for a housing project Understand those processes by which technologies are made to work (or not work) and are given meaning by households through acquisition, placement, interpretation and integration.