GREEN STRATEGIES FOR BUILDING DESIGN

This module is an exploration of passive sustainable strategies in architectural design. It looks at the different elements that make up architecture and how the integration of passive design strategies with these elements contribute to the quality of spatial experience within a building. Student will undertake case studies to analyse the applications of these strategies and their impact on the quality and experience of space. The understanding of the various passive sustainable design strategies will inform the students’ own studio project.

Project 1

Comparative Case Studies Poster & Booklet

In a group of 5-6 person, students required to choose two (2) case studies on the application of passive sustainable design strategies within an architectural project; 1 from tropical climate region and 1 from other climatic region (Arid, Mediterranean, Temperate Continental, Polar). Each group are expected to Identify and compare the passive design strategies applied in both case studies, including factors of; site planning, day lighting, façade design, natural ventilation and strategic landscaping and other active green design strategies (lecture topics week 2-7). Students also have to Further analyse and elaborate the impact of these passive strategies on the quality and spatial experience of the chosen project. As an outcome, each group shall produce an A2 infographic poster and an A4 portrait booklet of minimum of 20 pages to maximum of 25 pages consisting of written text, diagrams, sketches, drawings and images.

Project 2

. Passive Green Building Strategies Report

Each of students are required to develop passive and active green building strategies simultaneously with final architectural studio project. Students are expected to have online tutorial session with their assigned respective tutors in developing their passive and active green building strategies. Students are also expected to employ all passive green building strategies by their tropical building case study done in the Assignment 1 where possible, including but not limited to site planning, day lighting, façade design, natural ventilation, strategic landscaping and other renewable energies. Students are to compile and documents their processes and final proposal in A3 report in .pdf format uploaded in cloud server provided.