building energy and architectural form relationships
... buildings that produce significantly more energy than they consume. The “Solar City” complex in Linz ( Austria) have become the 21st century urban planning model, thanks to the versatile use of solar energy (characterized by the name “Solar City”). Based on the experience gained from the project, ci ...
... buildings that produce significantly more energy than they consume. The “Solar City” complex in Linz ( Austria) have become the 21st century urban planning model, thanks to the versatile use of solar energy (characterized by the name “Solar City”). Based on the experience gained from the project, ci ...
Investigation of the Compliance of ... Sustainable Architecture in the Traditional ...
... surrounding area, as well as their general background. Sustainable Buildings consider entire lifecycle of buildings, environment quality, good performance, and the future (Organization for economic cooperation and development). - The application of sustainability concepts opens new discussions in ar ...
... surrounding area, as well as their general background. Sustainable Buildings consider entire lifecycle of buildings, environment quality, good performance, and the future (Organization for economic cooperation and development). - The application of sustainability concepts opens new discussions in ar ...
Why is the OALA Advancing a Practice Act?
... • participate in transit planning and design • advise communities on sustainable site design practices • advocate for Green Development and implement the goals of The Strong Communities Act • have skills and knowledge in mitigating climate change ...
... • participate in transit planning and design • advise communities on sustainable site design practices • advocate for Green Development and implement the goals of The Strong Communities Act • have skills and knowledge in mitigating climate change ...
IOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology (IOSR-JESTFT)
... Environmental sustainability has become a major point of discourse in recent times, as a result of the menace of environmental problems being experienced all over the globe including Nigeria. Various researchers have established that built environment has contributed immensely to these problems, whi ...
... Environmental sustainability has become a major point of discourse in recent times, as a result of the menace of environmental problems being experienced all over the globe including Nigeria. Various researchers have established that built environment has contributed immensely to these problems, whi ...
The Processual Method in the Analysis of the
... collective functions, and more stairs placed in the inner court of each home, according to the types of the maltese archipelago. ...
... collective functions, and more stairs placed in the inner court of each home, according to the types of the maltese archipelago. ...
1 CITY OF MILLBRAE ASSISTANT PLANNER CLASSIFICATION
... urban, environmental, housing, zoning, and transportation planning principles and methods to local problems; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others; communicating effectively, orally and in writing; understanding and interpreting maps, plans, building elevations, sp ...
... urban, environmental, housing, zoning, and transportation planning principles and methods to local problems; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others; communicating effectively, orally and in writing; understanding and interpreting maps, plans, building elevations, sp ...
the place of township transformation within south
... Exclusion areas in the South African context are areas that suffer high levels of economic, social and political exclusion from the mainstream. The exclusion category is further divided into two subcategories i.e. areas that have been excluded by design and areas that have been excluded by decline ( ...
... Exclusion areas in the South African context are areas that suffer high levels of economic, social and political exclusion from the mainstream. The exclusion category is further divided into two subcategories i.e. areas that have been excluded by design and areas that have been excluded by decline ( ...
Barrons AP Human Geography Practice Exam 1
... 36. Which of the following countries does this population pyramid most likely represent? [Insert figure 3.19, population pyramid 1 (Kenya), but do NOT include the label of Kenya or rapid growth.] (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) ...
... 36. Which of the following countries does this population pyramid most likely represent? [Insert figure 3.19, population pyramid 1 (Kenya), but do NOT include the label of Kenya or rapid growth.] (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) ...
A TWO FAMILY HOUSE BUILT TO PASSIVE HOUSE STANDARD IN
... The certification requirements for passive houses in the international standard, which is developed by the Passive House Institute includes: the space heating demand must not be more than 15 kWh per square meter of usable living space per year. Alternatively, the heating load must not exceed 10 W/m ...
... The certification requirements for passive houses in the international standard, which is developed by the Passive House Institute includes: the space heating demand must not be more than 15 kWh per square meter of usable living space per year. Alternatively, the heating load must not exceed 10 W/m ...
Back to the future: A re-examination of high rise
... Innovative design has also helped tall buildings become better neighbours, particularly office buildings. Instead of taking away valuable street level space with large and unsightly service bays, high rises like the Cheesegrater feature open public space, allowing the public to pass through the spac ...
... Innovative design has also helped tall buildings become better neighbours, particularly office buildings. Instead of taking away valuable street level space with large and unsightly service bays, high rises like the Cheesegrater feature open public space, allowing the public to pass through the spac ...
Air temperature regulation by urban trees and green infrastructure
... A well-known effect of urbanisation is the warming of the local climate relative to surrounding rural areas, creating a phenomenon known as the ‘urban heat island’ (UHI). UHI intensity varies across a city and over time, but temperature differences may reach 9 °C in the UK. Factors that contribute t ...
... A well-known effect of urbanisation is the warming of the local climate relative to surrounding rural areas, creating a phenomenon known as the ‘urban heat island’ (UHI). UHI intensity varies across a city and over time, but temperature differences may reach 9 °C in the UK. Factors that contribute t ...
Open-Practices - Overview
... of how to heat our homes, what type of food is eaten, how much food waste is created and how we deal with that waste, whether we choose to travel by car or public transport or whether businesses invest in resource efficiency or produce more sustainable products and services will in part determine wh ...
... of how to heat our homes, what type of food is eaten, how much food waste is created and how we deal with that waste, whether we choose to travel by car or public transport or whether businesses invest in resource efficiency or produce more sustainable products and services will in part determine wh ...
København den 26. – 28. september 2012
... scenarios, where the ambition was to combine ideas for future development of the built environment, transportation and governance. Already from start, it was obvious that the project would not manage to work with all issues concerning sustainable urban development. It also turned out that the focus ...
... scenarios, where the ambition was to combine ideas for future development of the built environment, transportation and governance. Already from start, it was obvious that the project would not manage to work with all issues concerning sustainable urban development. It also turned out that the focus ...
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... from siting to design, construction, operation, maintenance, renovation, and demolition. The Green Building practice expands and complements the classical building design concerns of economy, utility, durability, and comfort. Although new technologies are constantly being developed to complement cur ...
... from siting to design, construction, operation, maintenance, renovation, and demolition. The Green Building practice expands and complements the classical building design concerns of economy, utility, durability, and comfort. Although new technologies are constantly being developed to complement cur ...
Barrons AP Human Geography Practice Exam 1
... 49. Which of the following is a correct statement about most primate cities in the world? (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) ...
... 49. Which of the following is a correct statement about most primate cities in the world? (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) ...
`Something for Nothing` in the Discourses of `Sustainable
... people to their land, even though people struggled mightily against geographical determinism because their freedom and often their very survival depended upon it. Today most intellectuals, aside from outlyers like Jeffrey Sachs,1 have also finally come to resist explanations of social processes by r ...
... people to their land, even though people struggled mightily against geographical determinism because their freedom and often their very survival depended upon it. Today most intellectuals, aside from outlyers like Jeffrey Sachs,1 have also finally come to resist explanations of social processes by r ...
Chapter 9: Environment and the Economy
... Efficiency Scoreboard has been published by Eurostat since 2013, with the caveat that there is a significant time-lag for many of the statistics around material flows in the economy. The midterm review stated that “action on the side of national, regional and local governments is important, since in ...
... Efficiency Scoreboard has been published by Eurostat since 2013, with the caveat that there is a significant time-lag for many of the statistics around material flows in the economy. The midterm review stated that “action on the side of national, regional and local governments is important, since in ...
Climate-responsive residential buildings in India. Just a drop in the
... increases will likely be more strongly felt in urban areas due to the urban heat island effect (UHI) that leads cities to have higher air and surface temperatures compared to rural areas. Pollution plays a negative role that is not only difficult to control but also affects health and aggravates hea ...
... increases will likely be more strongly felt in urban areas due to the urban heat island effect (UHI) that leads cities to have higher air and surface temperatures compared to rural areas. Pollution plays a negative role that is not only difficult to control but also affects health and aggravates hea ...
WHAT IS A “GREEN” BUILDING ACCORDING TO DIFFERENT ASSESSMENT TOOLS?
... All environmental assessment tools weight and aggregate results differently. According to Lee et al. (2002) weighting is the heart of all assessment schemes since it will dominate the final valuation of an assessed building. However, according to Grace K.C. Ding, (2008) there is at present neither a ...
... All environmental assessment tools weight and aggregate results differently. According to Lee et al. (2002) weighting is the heart of all assessment schemes since it will dominate the final valuation of an assessed building. However, according to Grace K.C. Ding, (2008) there is at present neither a ...
sustainable building design – a systematic approach
... the largest engineering consultancies in the world Atkins has an excellent portfolio of world class projects and is well disposed to implementing new and innovative work processes. It is anticipated that adopting the ICT enabled collaborative working approach will add value to the built product as w ...
... the largest engineering consultancies in the world Atkins has an excellent portfolio of world class projects and is well disposed to implementing new and innovative work processes. It is anticipated that adopting the ICT enabled collaborative working approach will add value to the built product as w ...
AP HUMAN GEOGRAPHY CAESAR III PROJECT I. Rationale The
... Realms Model, Latin American City, Southeast Asian City, and/or Sub-Saharan African City. All major areas must be labeled, and each map must contain at least a one-paragraph explanation of its design. The map must be detailed, showing the location of your CBD (or microdistrict, or port zone, etc.), ...
... Realms Model, Latin American City, Southeast Asian City, and/or Sub-Saharan African City. All major areas must be labeled, and each map must contain at least a one-paragraph explanation of its design. The map must be detailed, showing the location of your CBD (or microdistrict, or port zone, etc.), ...
law in transition 2016 natural resources
... from EI development, infrastructure development plays a key role. It can open up opportunities in other industries, including agricultural exports and tourism. Yet gaps in infrastructure – from Mongolia to Mozambique – are one of the main bottlenecks to growth in developing countries and emerging ma ...
... from EI development, infrastructure development plays a key role. It can open up opportunities in other industries, including agricultural exports and tourism. Yet gaps in infrastructure – from Mongolia to Mozambique – are one of the main bottlenecks to growth in developing countries and emerging ma ...
Courses included in Sustainability Inventory (Completed Dec. 2015
... wastewater systems through the waste co‐digestion and energy generation of organic material Emphasis will be on solving environmental problems in a sustainable manner. water and wastewater treatment plant design, hazardous waste site remediation, groundwater remediation and solid waste disposal ...
... wastewater systems through the waste co‐digestion and energy generation of organic material Emphasis will be on solving environmental problems in a sustainable manner. water and wastewater treatment plant design, hazardous waste site remediation, groundwater remediation and solid waste disposal ...