Low Architecture Building Design
Project Loughborough University
Civil Engineering Department 1st semester 2010-2011
Emeric Tapachès
Project
• Design an office building using a low architecture approach and renewable energy technology.
• Towards Net Zero Energy Buildings.
• Location of the building: England.
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Design process and decision-making
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• Main wind direction
Kitchen
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• Passive zones
Ground Floor
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• Passive zones
First Floor
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• Natural Ventilation
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• Circulation
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• Fire safety
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• Disabled people