The article utilizes the study by Ghahramani and Abapour (2023) to highlight the benefits of sustainable architecture in the context of environmental and social issues. Although the article provides some examples, such as the CopenHill Energy Plant, Urban Recreation Center, and Olympic House, these projects and their design strategies and technologies promoting sustainability. The second consideration is whether or not the projects can be scaled up and replicated. Even though the projects implemented are commendable in their design and sustainability features, it is imperative to gauge the feasibility of such projects in other contexts and locations. The article could go into more detail about the social aspects of these projects, like their effect on the local community and their accessibility to different socio-economic groups(Hussain et al.,2022). The article could encompass issues of sustainable architecture, like budget constraints, and the need for continuous maintenance and control to verify that the design remains sustainable.
References
1.Ghahramani, M., and Abapour, M.,2023, February. Optimal energy management of a parking lot in the presence of renewable sources. In 2023, 8th International Conference on Technology and Energy Management (ICTEM) (pp. 1–5). IEEE
2.Hussain, S., Maqbool, R., Hussain, A. and Ashfaq, S., 2022. Assessing the socio-economic impacts of rural infrastructure projects on community development. Buildings, 12(7), p.947.
Green Future – Sustainable Buildings
“Sustainable architecture addresses the negative environmental and social impacts of buildings by using design strategies, building materials, energy sources, and development spaces that do not negatively impact the neighborhood or ecosystem and by upholding the principles of social, economic, and ecological sustainability” (Calautit & Hughes, 2016, p. E1).
1.1 Case Study
1.11 CopenHill Energy Plant and Urban Recreation Center
CopenHill is a 41,000-square-meter waste-to-energy facility near Copenhagen, Denmark. It transforms social infrastructure into an architectural icon by housing an urban recreation centre and an environmental education centre. And it symbolises hedonic sustainability by including ski slopes, hiking trails, and a climbing wall. It also aligns with Copenhagen’s objective of being the world’s first carbon-neutral city by 2025.
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CopenHill exemplifies how social infrastructure may become a community symbol and implement the SDGs by converting a waste treatment facility into an entertainment centre and educational hub.
1.12 Olympic House, IOC Headquarters
Three architectural pillars support the new IOC headquarters constructed by 3XN: mobility, adaptability, and sustainability. Due to its innovative architectural design, the building has one of the lowest environmental impacts of any structure on the planet.
Conversely, the Olympic Tower, with its creative architectural design and clever systems that integrate sustainability concepts from the inside out, has one of the least environmental impact on the earth.
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1.13 Bloomberg’s new European headquarters building
“With a comprehensive and continuous approach from the inside out, Bloomberg’s new European headquarters in London is a unique regional and modern structure in terms of form, massing, and materials. Furthermore, its BREEAM Outstanding rating attests to its sustainable architectural design” (Koutamanis, 2021).
The building’s ceiling, which is made of polished aluminium panels shaped like petals and functions as a cooling element, acoustic attenuation, light reflector, and ceiling finish all integrated into an energy-efficient system, is another unique and creative feature.
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In addition to being architecturally distinctive, Bloomberg’s new head office building emphasises the value of sustainability with its well-thought-out building performance evaluation and integrated interior and external design approach.
In Conclusion
By utilising eco-friendly materials, clever design, and other techniques, these case study buildings significantly contribute to the reduction of carbon emissions, energy conservation, and ecosystem preservation. This is a commitment to future generations as well as an environmental contribution. Sustainable buildings will continue to pave the way for a more environmentally conscious and sustainable future.
Reference list
Calautit, J.K. and Hughes, B.R. (2016). Sustainable Buildings: opportunities, challenges, aims and vision. Sustainable Buildings, 1, p.E1. doi:https://doi.org/10.1051/sbuild/2016001.
Chaudhry, H.N. (2016). Achieving sustainable buildings: the role of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning. Sustainable buildings, 1, p.1. doi:https://doi.org/10.1051/sbuild/2016002.
Koutamanis, A. (2021). Sustainable Buildings in Sustainable Cities: A Reciprocal Relation. Sustainability, 13(6), p.3077. doi:https://doi.org/10.3390/su13063077.
Talyosef, O. (2021). Perspectives on BIM-Based 3D Printing for Sustainable Buildings. Architext, 9, pp.36–52. doi:https://doi.org/10.26351/architext/9/3.
The article utilizes the study by Ghahramani and Abapour (2023) to highlight the benefits of sustainable architecture in the context of environmental and social issues. Although the article provides some examples, such as the CopenHill Energy Plant, Urban Recreation Center, and Olympic House, these projects and their design strategies and technologies promoting sustainability. The second consideration is whether or not the projects can be scaled up and replicated. Even though the projects implemented are commendable in their design and sustainability features, it is imperative to gauge the feasibility of such projects in other contexts and locations. The article could go into more detail about the social aspects of these projects, like their effect on the local community and their accessibility to different socio-economic groups(Hussain et al.,2022). The article could encompass issues of sustainable architecture, like budget constraints, and the need for continuous maintenance and control to verify that the design remains sustainable.
References
1.Ghahramani, M., and Abapour, M.,2023, February. Optimal energy management of a parking lot in the presence of renewable sources. In 2023, 8th International Conference on Technology and Energy Management (ICTEM) (pp. 1–5). IEEE
2.Hussain, S., Maqbool, R., Hussain, A. and Ashfaq, S., 2022. Assessing the socio-economic impacts of rural infrastructure projects on community development. Buildings, 12(7), p.947.
In this blog, the author gives us examples of sustainable buildings, but reading the whole blog still raises questions about how to design sustainable buildings? With this question in mind, I went to the relevant information to supplement this content.
1. passive sustainable design. Passive strategies, such as considering solar orientation and climate during site selection and considering window placement and operation, are used to best manage light and natural ventilation and to largely reduce the building’s energy demand. In some climates, thermal mass technologies can be used to utilize solar energy (Boul, 2021). In this case, thick walls absorb heat from the sun during the day and release it into the building at night.
2. Active sustainable design. Mechanical and electrical engineers should be consulted at the outset of design to implement efficient electrical, plumbing, HVAC and other systems that are designed to reduce the environmental footprint.
3. renewable energy systems. Renewable energy systems, including those that utilize solar and wind energy, are also excellent options for some buildings. These systems are often used in conjunction with passive design strategies. 4.
4. green building materials and finishes. Sustainability can be enhanced by prioritizing the purchase of steel, wood, concrete, and finishes (e.g., carpet and furniture) from companies that use environmentally responsible manufacturing techniques or recycled materials (Wines, 2019).
5. native landscaping. Landscaping choices can have a significant impact on the amount of water used in municipal buildings. Irrigation needs can be greatly reduced by using trees, plants, and grasses native to the area. Landscaping can also be used as part of a passive energy strategy. By planting trees that shade roofs and windows during the hottest hours of the day, solar heat absorption in buildings can be reduced.
6. Stormwater management. When rain falls on an uncontaminated area, the water that does not evaporate is absorbed back into the ground, replenishing the natural water table. However, rainfall behaves differently when buildings are placed on the site along with parking lots, sidewalks, walkways, and other hardscapes. Water runs off these surfaces and into storm drains. The negative environmental impacts of buildings can be reduced by implementing stormwater management strategies, such as permeable pavements that help reduce runoff and cisterns that capture runoff and slowly release water back into the ground.
Boul, B. (2021) The top 6 sustainable architecture strategies for public building design: Ideas, HMC Architects. Available at: https://hmcarchitects.com/news/the-top-6-sustainable-architecture-strategies-for-public-building-design-2018-10-03/ (Accessed: 15 May 2024).
Wines, J. (2019) Green architecture, Encyclopædia Britannica. Available at: https://www.britannica.com/art/green-architecture (Accessed: 15 May 2024).