Appropriate Building
Technology
SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION
Introduction
Sustainable development is often defined as development that meets the needs of the present without
compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs
Sustainable- affordable habitat could be described as a way of developing and maintaining the living
environment that support human health (both physical and psychological), satisfying their shelter
needs along with protecting and preserving the nature for future generations.
Introduction
the concept of sustainability is brought up for the betterment of human species and not for earth the
earth can survive without humans sustainability is for us to survive on earth
Sustainable buildings consider the following
The entire life-cycle
Environmental quality
Functional compatibility
Future values
Policies contribution to the sustainability of building practice should recognize the existing market
condition
Introduction
Sustainable Construction/renovation has direct impact
on
personal well being and health
quality of housing and life
Energy and cost
Sustainable building principles
Water and energy need harvesting on site use energy efficient integrated system
Adapted to site climate and condition
Operate pollution free and generate no waste
Promote the health and well-being of all inhabitants
Satisfying design for user
Sustainable design is the thoughtful integration of architecture with electrical, mechanical, and
structural engineering
Sustainable building consideration
This points have to be considered while implementing sustainable building
Low impact materials
Energy efficient Design standard/guide
Quality and durability Biomimicry
Design for reuse and recycling Renewability
Use of old traditional materials and Robust eco-design
construction methods Service substitution
Advantages of Sustainable housing
Financially –
reduced capital cost
Lower operating and maintenance costs
Reduced risks and liabilities
Environmentally -
Less impact on the natural environment
Healthy environments and improved productivity
Socially -
Stronger social networks
Increased environmental awareness
Characters of Sustainable housing
Sustainable houses are those that are designed, built and managed as:
• Healthy, durable, safe and secure,
• Affordable for the whole spectrum of incomes,
• Uses of ecological low-energy and affordable building materials and technology
• Connected to decent, safe and affordable energy, water, sanitation and recycling facilities,
• Using energy and water most efficiently and equipped with certain on-site
• renewable energy generation and water recycling capabilities,
• Not polluting the environment and protected from external pollutions
Green architecture
Building “green” means
• Optimizing design elements and system
• Re-evolution and re-optimizing design elements and system as part of whole solution
• Considering all issues in an early design process
• Emphasize an integrated and optimized design for early every aspect of the building
Active and passive features of green building
Passive features
Passive features of green building are the design
features that incorporate in a building that it requires
use of lesser energy resources by the users and also
maintain a comfortable life style
Active features
Active features of green architecture implies on the use
of equipment that works on renewable resources and
help in the conservation of natural and non-renewable
resources.
principles of green architecture
Seven key principles of green architecture
1. Site and its surroundings
2. Energy efficiency
3. Water efficiency
4. Material efficiency
5. Indoor air quality
6. Waste reduction
7. Low maintenance cost
principles of green architecture
1. Site and its surroundings
Minimize destruction of land green spaces
Urban re-development and urban renewal
Preserve green space
Preserve key environmental assets
Minimize site disturbance
Preserve, restore or regenerate values, which are vital to sustain life
principles of green architecture
1. Site and its surroundings strategies and technologies
Make more efficient use of space in existing occupied buildings
When new development is unavoidable, steer clear of sites that play a key role in the local or
regional ecosystem
Recognize that allowing higher density developments in urban area helps to preserve green space
and reduce urban sprawl
Evaluate each site in terms of location and orientation of buildings and improvements in order to
optimize the use of passive solar energy
Help reduce the urban heat island effect by reducing the building and site developments footprint,
maximizing the use of pervious surface and using light colored roofs, paving and walkways
principles of green architecture
2. Energy efficiency
Minimize the impacts on the environment (air, water, land, natural resources)
Maximize the use of renewable energy and low impact energy sources
3. Water quality and conservation
Preserve the existing natural water cycle
Emphasize retention of storm water and ground water recharge methods
Maximize the recycling and reuse of water
principles of green architecture
4. Material efficiency
Minimize the use of non renewable construction material, energy and water
Maximize the use of recycled content materials
Maximize the use of re-usable renewable, sustainably managed, bio-based materials
5. indoor/air quality
Provide a building design with the best possible condition in terms of :-
Indoor air quality
Ventilation Daylighting
Thermal comfort Effective control of the acoustical
environment
principles of green architecture
6. Waste reduction
Reduce waste energy, water and materials
Reduce the amount of material going to landfills
Deconstruction waste reclaiming into useful building materials
[Link] maintainance cost
Sustainable buildings use less energy and water, generally have lower maintenance cost and reduce
less waste during their construction and operation
Higher construction costs are often offset by lower operating costs
on life cycle basis many sustainable buildings actually save money
Sustainable architecture for housing
Attempts to reduce the collective environmental impacts
During the production of building components
During the construction process
During the lifecycle of the building
Sustainable architectural design practice emphasizes
Efficiency of heating and cooling system Use of alternate energy sources
Appropriate building siting Reused or recycle building materials
On site power generation On site waste management
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Assignment 1
1. Vernacular architecture
• General
• characteristics
• Factors influencing VA and choice of material
2. Vernacular architecture in Ethiopian context
• Overview of the building style and the reason behind it.
• Material used and their property (advantage, weakness, solution)
