University of Asia Pacific

Spring 2013 Level 5 term1

Arch 533: ED-IV: Environment Responsive Design

Course duration-14 weeks Date: April 22, 2013 Course Coordinator: Md. Nawrose Fatemi

COURSE OUTLINE:
Introduction to the environmental issues Architecture and Environment Historical references Biosphere and Ecosystem Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Comprehending the relationship of building with immediate and distant surroundings

COURSE CONTENT:
Week 1

Lecture 1

The Ethical Implication of Human Impact on the Environment

Environmental Ethics Principles of Environmental Ethics Early Development of Environmental Ethics Theories of Environmental Ethics Constraints and Opportunities for Architecture Shelter & Environment What Buildings Do? Environmental Moderator Effects of Climate on Comfort Building Form & Climate Understanding the natural environment (Laws of Ecology) Natural & Built Environment Built Environment & Impact on Nature Ecological design 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s

Lecture 2

The Climatic Response of Buildings & Human Comfort

Week 2

Lecture 3

Ecological Footprints & Human Impact on Environment

Lecture 4

Timeline of Sustainable Development

Week 3

Lecture 5

Class test 1

Lecture 6

Principles of Sustainable Design

Defining Sustainable design Principles of Sustainable Design The Hannover principles Declaration of Interdependence for a Sustainable Future Checklist for Sustainable Building Design Distinctions of Green, Eco, Bioclimatic & Sustainable Design Overview of Green Building Green Rating System Green Building Standards LEED- Leadership in energy & environmental Design Green Globes Energy Star Sustainable Site Planning Environmental Site Design Microclimate Energy Status Energy Status in Bangladesh Energy Crisis in Bangladesh Renewable Energy Water Crisis Water Crisis in Dhaka Domestic Water Consumption Pattern Water Conservation Techniques Water Recycling Techniques Green/ less Harmful Material Sourcing Materials Materials That Obtain Heat (Thermal Mass) Materials That rejects Heat (Insulation) The color of Materials Exterior Materials Environmentally Sensitive Building Materials Eco Friendly Building Materials Buildings & Comfort Indoor Air Quality Ventilation Thermal Comfort Visual Comfort Acoustic Quality

Week 4

Lecture 7

Assessing Green Buildings

Lecture 8

Sustainable Site Design

Week 5

Lecture 9

Energy Crisis & Renewable Energy

Lecture 10

Water Efficiency

Week 6

Lecture 11

Sustainable Building Material

Lecture 12

Indoor Environmental Quality

Week 7

Mid Term Examination Week

Week 8

Lecture 13

Critical Environment Responsive Design Evaluation Critical Environment Responsive Design Evaluation Critical Environment Responsive Design Evaluation Class test 2 Critical Environment Responsive Design Evaluation Critical Environment Responsive Design Evaluation Critical Environment Responsive Design Evaluation Critical Environment Responsive Design Evaluation Critical Environment Responsive Design Evaluation Sustainable Urban Design

Geoffrey Bawa Design Principles Work: State Mortgage Bank Building Glenn Murcutt Design Principles Works Laurie Baker Design Principles Works Ken Yeang Design Principles Work: Menara Mesiniaga WOHA Architects Design Principles Work: No1 Moulmein Rise, Singapore Mazharul Islam Design Principles Work: Institute of Fine Arts Hassan Fathy Design Principles Work Rasem Badran Design Principles Work Shifting Bases of Urban Environmental Design Sustainable Principles in Urban Design Sustainable Urban Design Guidelines BO 01 Malmo Urban Design Best Practice Case Study City of Curitiba The Challenge of Sustainable Development

Lecture 14

Week 9

Lecture 15 Lecture 16 Lecture 17

Week 10

Lecture 18

Week 11

Lecture 19

Lecture 20

Week 12

Lecture 21

Lecture 22

Week 13

Lecture 23 Lecture 24

Critical Environment Responsive Urban Design Evaluation Critical Environment Responsive Urban Design Evaluation Class test 3 Green Roof Concept & Possibilities

Week 14

Lecture 25 Lecture 26

Green Roofing Concept History & Use of Green Roof Types of Green Roof Benefits of Green Roof

Week 15

Lecture 27 Lecture 28

Environmental Impact Assessment Review Class

Preparatory leave before final examination Week 16 Week 17 Week 18 Final Examination Weeks

The Schedule is subject to change only on unavoidable circumstances.

Reading Material 1. Lecture Presentation and Notes By Course Co- ordinator Bioclimatic Housing Innvative Designs for Warm Climates By Richard Hyde Code For Sustainavle Homes By Department for Communities and Local Government: London Design for Sustainability By Dr Janis Birkeland Ecology of the Sky By T R Hamzah, Ken Yeang Environmental Design: An Introduction for Architects and Engineers By Randall Thomas Green Building - Guidebook for Sustainable Architecture By Michael Bauer, Peter Mosle & Michael Schwarz Materials for Sustainable Sites By Meg Calkins Sustainable Design: The Science of Sustainability and Green Engineering By Daniel Vallero & Chris Brasier The Green Studio Handbook: Environmnetal Strategies for Schematic Design By Alison G Kwok & Walter T Grondzik Tropical Architecture By Maxwell Fry & Jane Drew

2. Books