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.

Assignment 1: Comparative Case Studies Poster & Booklet

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.

Assignment 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.