SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE

VA L U E E D U C AT I O N

SAL EHA FATIMA

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J B RFABRIKAM
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WHAT IS
SUSTAINABILITY?
✘ Avoidance of the depletion of natural
resources in order to maintain an ecological
balance.
✘ Sustainability means meeting our own
needs without compromising the ability
of future generations to meet their own
needs. In addition to natural resources,
we also need social and economic
resources.

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Priorities to be considered in the design of a sustainable building as it can be seen.

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 WHY GO FOR SUSTAINABILITY
..…???
✘ The philosophy of sustainability in architecture is embodied through different
practices thataim to reduce the negative impact of a house or building on its
environment and to take care of the quality of life of its users and neighboring
community.

The implementation of a sustainablearchitecture is manifest with choices of

techniques, methods of management, the selection of materials and the internal
organization of functions and spaces, in order to control, in particular, the consumption
of energy and the life environmentof users.

✘ We as architects must hence fulfill our duties in the best way possible. We
must pay attention to the materials and various other elements of the structure
that can effect its environment.

However, the central ideas of sustainable design are simple. It can be applied to
architecture at any scale, irrespective of the function. The key is to design a building
that is site-specific and remains rooted in its context. Our role, as architects, is to also
design a self-sustaining micro-ecosystem, containing the building on-site, as a part of
the larger ecosystem on the planet.
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SUSTAINABLE
PRACTICES
PRACTICED BY
ARCHITECTS

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VARIOUS METHODS…
Basic ways of Sustainability:

The various methods could include steps like:-

• Use of materials in its natural form

• Material`s natural look can be added to

aesthetics

• Usage of site in its natural form without

changing it or
leveling it and destroying its natural
vegetation

• Renewable architecture

• Climate responsive and organic architecture

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ELABORATION
ON VARIOUS
SUSTAINABLE
PRACTICES

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BUILD ONLY WHAT IS NECESSARY.

This concept comes into play mostly in

renovation projects. As architects are mostly
found to put out all their ideas; However, it is
important to practice restraint and make
sure that it is build responsibly.
Retaining structure(wherever possible) and
reusing materials is a great way to start
thinking about sustainable design. This
ensures that there is a reduction in
resource consumption as a whole. Striking
a balance between longevity of building
components(life cycle) and re-use of the
existing is imperative.

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BUILDING ORIENTATION
– DESIGN TO REDUCE CONSUMPTION.
• The geographical location of the
Site and its climatic zone is a
Critical factor to consider while
Proposing sustainable
interventions.
• The requirements of each climatic
Zone for thermal comfort are
Different, and responding to local
Concerns is important. For
Example, orienting the building
Correctly on site is a simple, yet
Effective way, to ensure proper
Day lighting. This reduces the
Lighting load on the building
During the day. Similarly, natural
Ventilation can be used to
Substitute mechanical ventilation
In most places, almost throughout
The year, if the building is oriented
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THERMAL INSULATION

The thermal insulation of a building is

essential. This prevents the entry of
outside conditions into the interior, thus
reducing the energy load on the
ventilation systems within the building.
Using good quality insulating windows,
and ensuring that there is no thermal
bridging in the building structure are
some steps that can be implemented.

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USE OF RENEWABLE SOURCES OF
ENERGY

• Renewable sources such as solar and

geothermal can be used to generate
energy for consumption on site.
• Solar panels can be installed for solar
electric systems, as well as hot water
systems.

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USE OF ENERGY- EFFICIENT
SYSTEMS.

• Energy-efficient systems should be

used to supplement the passive
systems of heating, ventilation,
cooling, water management, etc.
Some examples of this are the
heat/energy recovery ventilation
system and low flow taps.
• Integrating these systems into the
design of the building can require
experts to be roped in the early
stage of design, to ensure maximum
efficiency.

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 USING LOCAL MATERIALS REDUCES THE ENERGY
CONSUMED IN THEIR TRANSPORTATION TO THE SITE.
USE OF LOCAL MATERIALS AND
CRAFTSMANSHIP

• Traditional building materials

can be substituted with
alternatives that have low
embodied energy.
• Materials should be selected
taking into consideration
various factors such as
embodied energy, life cycle,
and health implications.

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PROVIDE PROVISIONS FOR GARDENS AND GREEN
SPACES
This is a step towards creating
communities that grow their
food, in turn encouraging people
to be conscious about their
carbon footprint. These spaces
can be incorporated into design
even in the smallest of spaces.
The urban gardens, or farms,
have the added benefit of
providing respite from the
concrete and glass jungles of
urban cities, and stress
reduction.
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MANAGE MATERIAL WASTE GENERATION AND
RECYCLING

A lot of waste is generated as a

result of building construction.
Waste generation can be
reduced by the proper planning
of material use, preventing the
waste of material. Recycled or
reclaimed material can be used
in construction.

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WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

• Design waste management

systems that manage the
waste that is generated by
the occupants of the
building.
• Organic waste can be
composted on-site, which can
feed into green spaces as
compost.
• Recycled greywater can be
used in certain places, such
as for flushing in bathrooms
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FLEXIBILITY OF USE

The building can be designed to

provide a certain degree of
flexibility in its use. A degree of
control of factors such as
daylight, ventilation, etc. should
be provided to the occupants of
the building. Alternatively, it also
suggests that the building can
adapt to being used in a way that
is not its original intended use,
which is the recyclability factor of
the building itself.
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RAIN WATER HARVESTING
• Harvested rainwater in a building can
be used for non-potable purposes in
the building. The harvested water can
also be committed to longer-term
storage or groundwater recharge.
• Rainwater harvesting is one of the
simplest and oldest methods
of self-supply of water for households,
and residential and household-scale
projects, usually financed by the user.
However, larger systems for schools,
hospitals, and other facilities can run
up costs only able to be financed by
owners, organizations, and
governmental units.
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USE OF MATERIALS
• The life cycle of the building needs to
be considered, along with the life
cycles of the components. It is also
important to consider the initial
investment of resources in using a
material of higher quality, as opposed
to the replacement implication on
resources in using materials of lower
quality and life cycle.
• It is important to source materials from
manufacturers who are environmentally
responsible for production. This
involves a significant amount of
research, into material spec sheets,
company policies, etc.
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USE OF MATERIALS

• Remaining updated about new

materials, and inventive ways of using
existing materials are important. There
is a worldwide emphasis on
sustainability, leading to serious
research. Awareness of these
innovations can help in the application
of the same into projects.

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THANK YOU

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References :
•https://jorgefontan.com/sustainable-house-design-21-ideas/
•https://www.forbes.com/sites/bisnow/2017/12/08/5-ways-
architectural-design-is-going-green/#85742a048542
•https://www.buildsoft.com.au/blog/10-steps-to-building-eco-friendly
•https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/sustainability
•https://www.lifecycleinitiative.org/starting-life-cycle-thinking/life-cycle-
approaches/life-cycle-sustainability-assessment/
•http://www.ijetch.org/papers/547-A036.pdf
•https://www.constructionspecifier.com/enhancing-energy-
performance-with-balcony-thermal-breaks/

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