CONSTRUCTING ARCHITECT
Sustainability & Health Promotion
VIA University College Horsens, Denmark
Why did I choose to be a Constructing Architect?
Rabi Tariq
Why did I choose to be a Constructing Architect?
Neele Maree Ohlrogge
Toma Petraviciute
Why did I choose to be a Constructing Architect?
Why did I choose to be a Constructing Architect?
Tomasz Wojtyna
Why did I choose to be a Constructing Architect?
Karolina Kus
Constructing Architect
What does sustainability mean?
Passive houses / “Turning houses”
Recycling Materials
Typical materials recycled from building sites:
• Metal• Lumber• Asphalt• Pavement (from parking lots) • Concrete• Roofing materials• Corrugated cardboard and
wallboard
Sustainable construction
What can WE do.. ?
Spread the IDEA
Balance Ecosystem
Health promotion
Safe and healthy environment during the execution of construction.
Healthy and safe place to live / work in during the expected lifetime of the construction.
WORKERS
Protection on site
Appropriate clothing
Instructions about healthcare on site (PSH)
Appropriate informing people about critical points on site
Safe transport of materials etc.
Appropriate fire protection
INHABITANT/USERS
Friendly internal environment
Light
Noise
Ventilation
Adequate place for work
Fire protection
Materials
Allergy Non toxic
RADON
„The World Health Organization- WHO - considers radon to be the number two most
important cause of lung cancer in many countries.”
Thinking about whole life cycle of the building