Tropical Design Topic Outline:

1. Energy and Emission

1.1. Introduction: Design principles
1.2. Recap:
1.2.1. Passive Design
a. Passive Ventilation
b. Landscaping for a cool building
c. Thermal mass
d. Insulation
e. Windows
f. Natural lighting
1.2.2. Energy efficient systems and appliances
a. Efficient air-conditioning
b. Efficient lighting
c. Hot Water
d. Monitoring energy use
1.2.3. Renewable Energy
1.2.4. Transport
1.3. Examples of application of Tropical Design
1.3.1. Local setting
1.3.2. Foreign setting
2. Water and Wastewater
2.1. Introduction: Design principles
2.1.1. Water efficiency
2.1.2. Rainwater tanks
2.1.3. Recycled water
2.1.4. Managing stormwater
2.2. Examples of application of Tropical Design
2.2.1. Local setting
2.2.2. Foreign setting
3. LEED and BERDE certification and pointing system