Module 8: Sustainable Urban Design

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Oct. 10, 2017 lecture notes on Sustainable Design
Angeline Bien
Flashcards by Angeline Bien, updated more than 1 year ago
Angeline Bien
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Sustainable Design proper use of utilities and resources
Forms & Levels of Design Intervention Urban Planning & Design Transportation,Landscape and Natural Building Design & Orientation, Building Details Utility Systems, Energy Systems
Create walkable environments concentric; polycentric; relative distances variety and permeability propels walkability Connected & Permeable blocks
Urban Density carrying capacity: development threshold of a site depending on natural features ecological footprint: natural capital and regenerative capacity ratio "are you giving time for the site to regenerate?"
Development Strategies Infill Development for Suburbia issues
Landscaping and Urban Design Landscape is integrated with building Tree-lined streets, open space network and wildlife corridors Eco-corridors in London
Energies Carbon Footprint: how much carbon emission? Urban Heat Island effect: reflective concrete surfaces Solar Irradiation: experienced by tall buildings Solar Farm: Solar collection Capacity Daylighting
Ventilation Building configuration: courtyard, blocks, tower cross ventilation, protected area Wind movement: collector, catcher, starter Wind movement + Building Form
Water and Water Feats Water cycling Constructed Wetlands
Waste Disposal Waste Avoidance Re-use Recycle/ Compost Recover Energy Landfills
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