LOW-ENERGY DESIGN IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
... means that detached housing can be the most energy demanding building type when air-conditioned. This can be offset by their greater capacity for natural ventilation as they are more able to take advantage of wind from any direction. The roof element is highly exposed to solar radiation in hot and a ...
... means that detached housing can be the most energy demanding building type when air-conditioned. This can be offset by their greater capacity for natural ventilation as they are more able to take advantage of wind from any direction. The roof element is highly exposed to solar radiation in hot and a ...
Social Networks Analysis of the Landscape of the City for
... landscape of the city that were published in A imagem da cidade [The Image of the City] by Lynch ([1960] 1997), in Paisagem urbana by Cullen ([1961] 1971), and in A arquitetura da cidade[The Architecture of the City] by Rossi ([1966] 1995). Also the first work that indicated the built heritage of th ...
... landscape of the city that were published in A imagem da cidade [The Image of the City] by Lynch ([1960] 1997), in Paisagem urbana by Cullen ([1961] 1971), and in A arquitetura da cidade[The Architecture of the City] by Rossi ([1966] 1995). Also the first work that indicated the built heritage of th ...
Construction of Digital Elevation Models for a
... building height H, planar area index lp, frontal area index lf, and other measurable parameters related to the urban morphology (e.g., Cionco and Ellefsen 1998; Grimmond and Oke 1999). Urban morphometric analyses have been conducted more widely in the United States (Burian et al. 2007) than in Europ ...
... building height H, planar area index lp, frontal area index lf, and other measurable parameters related to the urban morphology (e.g., Cionco and Ellefsen 1998; Grimmond and Oke 1999). Urban morphometric analyses have been conducted more widely in the United States (Burian et al. 2007) than in Europ ...
Heat capacity in relation to the Danish building regulations
... Previously only demands on heating in the cold period were required. Today there are requirements on both heating and cooling. In few years it is expected that new requirements will be introduced which will reduce the energy consumption. This will further encourage to the utilisation of thermal mass ...
... Previously only demands on heating in the cold period were required. Today there are requirements on both heating and cooling. In few years it is expected that new requirements will be introduced which will reduce the energy consumption. This will further encourage to the utilisation of thermal mass ...
Proceedings Book_2.indb
... computers in the assessment and representation of the environmental landscape. Data collection, assessment and synthesis are incorporated as components of the urban design courses. Usually, 2D diagrams and GIS maps are generated at the end of the procedure of spatial data capture, management, manipu ...
... computers in the assessment and representation of the environmental landscape. Data collection, assessment and synthesis are incorporated as components of the urban design courses. Usually, 2D diagrams and GIS maps are generated at the end of the procedure of spatial data capture, management, manipu ...
Urban Density and the Porous High-Rise - ctbuh
... suggest possibilities for innovative approaches to private development strategies, public planning processes, and architectural design. Keywords: Permeable design, Public space, Spatial continuity, Sectional variety, Organic grids, Urban fabric ...
... suggest possibilities for innovative approaches to private development strategies, public planning processes, and architectural design. Keywords: Permeable design, Public space, Spatial continuity, Sectional variety, Organic grids, Urban fabric ...
blOEmhOf An example of a generic structure design
... what does urban development mean for Reynaers in terms of things like acoustics, fire safety, energy use, and sustainability? According to the British theoretical physicist Geoffrey West, a scientific approach is necessary in order to properly understand and control the city and the future. In 2002 ...
... what does urban development mean for Reynaers in terms of things like acoustics, fire safety, energy use, and sustainability? According to the British theoretical physicist Geoffrey West, a scientific approach is necessary in order to properly understand and control the city and the future. In 2002 ...
Urban Design Policy for Non Residential Development and Multi
... including rooftop gardens and ensure that the space is appropriate to the needs of residents (e.g. in developments that include dwellings that are likely to accommodate families with children, the communal open space area(s) should provide safe and interesting play areas/equipment for children). E ...
... including rooftop gardens and ensure that the space is appropriate to the needs of residents (e.g. in developments that include dwellings that are likely to accommodate families with children, the communal open space area(s) should provide safe and interesting play areas/equipment for children). E ...
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... including rooftop gardens and ensure that the space is appropriate to the needs of residents (e.g. in developments that include dwellings that are likely to accommodate families with children, the communal open space area(s) should provide safe and interesting play areas/equipment for children). E ...
... including rooftop gardens and ensure that the space is appropriate to the needs of residents (e.g. in developments that include dwellings that are likely to accommodate families with children, the communal open space area(s) should provide safe and interesting play areas/equipment for children). E ...
HARMONY RIDGE DESIGN GUIDELINES
... accomplish these goals, a clustered lot design is proposed with specified building envelopes contained within each parcel which will preset the proposed building area for each home footprint thus avoiding impacts on open space and the property's resources. Public utilities and roadway connections ar ...
... accomplish these goals, a clustered lot design is proposed with specified building envelopes contained within each parcel which will preset the proposed building area for each home footprint thus avoiding impacts on open space and the property's resources. Public utilities and roadway connections ar ...
Social cohesion, changes in rural society and the stability of the
... Ageing of rural population negatively influents rural development and agrarian sector; The stability of agrarian sector depends on international situation, financial markets as well as population changes in rural areas; Rural areas are getting more attractive for urban population but they must commu ...
... Ageing of rural population negatively influents rural development and agrarian sector; The stability of agrarian sector depends on international situation, financial markets as well as population changes in rural areas; Rural areas are getting more attractive for urban population but they must commu ...
2004 CNU Charter Awards - Congress for the New Urbanism
... primary thoroughfares of the city, they are particularly well suited for retail and office activities and higher density residential development. The Charlottesville Commercial Corridor Study would redevelop 15 diverse corridors within Charlottesville, a city of 40,000 seeking to foster its growing, ...
... primary thoroughfares of the city, they are particularly well suited for retail and office activities and higher density residential development. The Charlottesville Commercial Corridor Study would redevelop 15 diverse corridors within Charlottesville, a city of 40,000 seeking to foster its growing, ...
Unit 25 Urbanization 25.1 Introduction 25.2 Urban, Urbanism
... indeed, is the process of becoming urban, moving to cities, changing from agriculture to other pursuits common to cities, such as trade, manufacturing, industry and management, and corresponding changes of behaviour patterns. It is the process of expansion in the entire system of interrelationships ...
... indeed, is the process of becoming urban, moving to cities, changing from agriculture to other pursuits common to cities, such as trade, manufacturing, industry and management, and corresponding changes of behaviour patterns. It is the process of expansion in the entire system of interrelationships ...
public spaces and associated development
... incorporate a sustainability strategy for appropriate development. All development should follow the basic guidelines and recommendations for sustainable urban design as described in this section. The sustainability strategy is in line with the National Sustainable Development Strategy of the Govern ...
... incorporate a sustainability strategy for appropriate development. All development should follow the basic guidelines and recommendations for sustainable urban design as described in this section. The sustainability strategy is in line with the National Sustainable Development Strategy of the Govern ...
Disaster Risk Management
... disaster risks through systematic efforts to analyze and mange the causal factors of disasters, including through reduced exposure to hazards lessened vulnerability of people and property and wise management of land and the environment (prevention and mitigation), and improved preparedness for adver ...
... disaster risks through systematic efforts to analyze and mange the causal factors of disasters, including through reduced exposure to hazards lessened vulnerability of people and property and wise management of land and the environment (prevention and mitigation), and improved preparedness for adver ...
Building Coastal Resilience for Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate
... billion, an all-time high. ...
... billion, an all-time high. ...
Environmental control of cultural institutions Part 4
... will almost inevitably involve accepting higher temperature targets or set-points. If, after consideration of the collection and visitor usage patterns, considerably higher than conventional temperatures are considered acceptable, design strategies will favour relatively closed, thermally massive bu ...
... will almost inevitably involve accepting higher temperature targets or set-points. If, after consideration of the collection and visitor usage patterns, considerably higher than conventional temperatures are considered acceptable, design strategies will favour relatively closed, thermally massive bu ...
The importance of sustainable architecture in tropical climate countries
... The goal is to optimize the value of a construction project throughout its lifetime, taking into account all project costs, both direct and indirect. The design and sustainable construction, or "Green Building" is an opportunity to use our resources more efficiently, while creating homes more energy ...
... The goal is to optimize the value of a construction project throughout its lifetime, taking into account all project costs, both direct and indirect. The design and sustainable construction, or "Green Building" is an opportunity to use our resources more efficiently, while creating homes more energy ...
Urban Metabolism at UCL – A working paper
... different disciplines such as civil engineering, economics, planning and geography. In the summer of 2011, the UCL Environmental Institute funded a small project to explore whether urban metabolism, gi ...
... different disciplines such as civil engineering, economics, planning and geography. In the summer of 2011, the UCL Environmental Institute funded a small project to explore whether urban metabolism, gi ...
Government`s Housing White Paper - Association of British Insurers
... homes in areas of high flood risk will make that challenge even greater. 2.2. Insurers will always take flood risk into account when deciding whether a property is insurable, as well as any development and planning measures that may have been undertaken to help mitigate that risk. If properties are ...
... homes in areas of high flood risk will make that challenge even greater. 2.2. Insurers will always take flood risk into account when deciding whether a property is insurable, as well as any development and planning measures that may have been undertaken to help mitigate that risk. If properties are ...
The Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center
... water into the return chilled water flow and then into the condenser hot water loop. The chillers’ energy efficiency ratio (EER) is 30 and the heating coefficient of performance (COP) is 5.5. These are the nominal cooling and heating efficiencies, which vary with the building loads and the geotherma ...
... water into the return chilled water flow and then into the condenser hot water loop. The chillers’ energy efficiency ratio (EER) is 30 and the heating coefficient of performance (COP) is 5.5. These are the nominal cooling and heating efficiencies, which vary with the building loads and the geotherma ...
Critical Studies of Cities and Regions
... Following Postmodern Geographies and Thirdspace, which both influenced the recent spatial turn among a diverse array of academic disciplines, Postmetropolis is the denouement of Soja’s trilogy of critical urban and regional studies. In addition to continuing his pioneering work on the spatiality of ...
... Following Postmodern Geographies and Thirdspace, which both influenced the recent spatial turn among a diverse array of academic disciplines, Postmetropolis is the denouement of Soja’s trilogy of critical urban and regional studies. In addition to continuing his pioneering work on the spatiality of ...
Climate Responsive Design For Damayang Lagi Site
... bamboo, nipa and local woods has not changed much for centuries. It’s a traditional house found in lowlands in the Philippines. The design varies by region with some similar features like steep roof over living area, the house structure raised on stilts (1-2meters above the ground or shallow water). ...
... bamboo, nipa and local woods has not changed much for centuries. It’s a traditional house found in lowlands in the Philippines. The design varies by region with some similar features like steep roof over living area, the house structure raised on stilts (1-2meters above the ground or shallow water). ...
sustainable buildings in hot and dry climate of india
... pronounced on calm summer nights and can be utilized to flush dense areas of heat and pollutants. To achieve cool air movement, a belt of undeveloped and preferably vegetated land at the perimeter of the city, can be provided to serve as a cool air source. Radial street patterns can also be designed ...
... pronounced on calm summer nights and can be utilized to flush dense areas of heat and pollutants. To achieve cool air movement, a belt of undeveloped and preferably vegetated land at the perimeter of the city, can be provided to serve as a cool air source. Radial street patterns can also be designed ...
PowerPoint Presentation - Moving to High
... btu/hr, the amount of that heat energy available for distribution to the space depends on the efficiency of the system. We usually see this expressed as a percentage. The input of the equipment is the btu/hr of energy entering the equipment (potential energy of fuel), the output of the system is the ...
... btu/hr, the amount of that heat energy available for distribution to the space depends on the efficiency of the system. We usually see this expressed as a percentage. The input of the equipment is the btu/hr of energy entering the equipment (potential energy of fuel), the output of the system is the ...