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A Definition of Sustainability
Sustainability requires us to live within the limits of the earth’s capacity to provide the materials for our activities and to absorb the waste and pollution that our activities generate.
What is Sustainable Design?
Appropriate use of land Use water and energy efficiently Enhance human health Strengthen local economies Conserve plants and animals Protect agricultural, cultural and
archeological resources Economical to build and maintain Nice to live in Beautiful
Building Shape Guidelines
Cold ClimatesMaximize winter heat gain Make buildings compact in
cold climates to reduce heat loss
Elongate along the east/west axis to maximize solar gain
Building Shape Guidelines
Temperate Climates Maximize winter heat gain and
minimize summer overheating Rectangular building aligned
with the east/west axis Overhang design very
important
Building Shape Guidelines
Hot and Humid Climates Minimize heat gain through
windows Ventilation and shading maximized Building form should be elongated
on an axis perpendicular to the summer wind patterns
The plan should be open
Building Shape Guidelines
Hot and Dry Climates Minimize solar gain through
shading, especially on the western side
Promote air movement through cross ventilation
U-Shape will create a cool inner courtyard