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THE SUSTAINABLE LIVING PROJECT & AGL SUSTAINABLE LIVING COMPETITION

s u s t a i n a b l e. s u s t a i n a b l e. a r c h i t e c t u r e. a r c h i t e c t u r e. THE SUSTAINABLE LIVING PROJECT & AGL SUSTAINABLE LIVING COMPETITION. This presentation was produced by SOLARCH in the Faculty of the Built Environment, UNSW.

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THE SUSTAINABLE LIVING PROJECT & AGL SUSTAINABLE LIVING COMPETITION

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  1. s u s t a i n a b l e s u s t a i n a b l e a r c h i t e c t u r e a r c h i t e c t u r e THE SUSTAINABLE LIVING PROJECT & AGL SUSTAINABLE LIVING COMPETITION This presentation was produced by SOLARCH in the Faculty of the Built Environment, UNSW. For more information about the AGL Sustainable Living Competition (open to all High School students providing $30,000 worth of rewards) please contact Ph: 02 9385 4979 or check out: http://www.sustainableliving.com.au SOLARCH- The Centre for a Sustainable Built Environment slides produced by: david tickledavidtickle@mail.com

  2. s u s t a i n a b l e a r c h i t e c t u r e a r c h i t e c t u r e

  3. windows allow sunlight and fresh air to enter the building and allow views outside roof and walls allow privacy, protect from rain and wind, and stop intruders a sense of place (within a community) kitchen has clean drinking water what do buildings provide ? kitchen for cooking and storing food outdoor space for recreation and relaxation table for gatherings and for eating food bathroom for washing and cleaning and for sewage removal couch for relaxing and talking raised floor keeps things dry and clean (not on ground) Images: COLORS magazine, issue 27 ‘home’ interior lighting and heating

  4. things provided by buildings light and warmth energy clean water bathing and cleaning waste disposal protection from rain and cold privacy and security storage, cooking and eating of food socialising and recreation energy supply water supply all of these factors inter-relate and should be seen as contributing to and feeding from the others waste and water disposal building materials

  5. the natural environment s u s t a i n a b l e a r c h i t e c t u r e

  6. A FEW BASIC TRUTHS: • WE NEED A CLEAN ENVIRONMENT FOR OUR SURVIVAL • EVERYTHING IS INTER-DEPENDENT AND INTER-RELATED technology culture society the natural environment we are part of the environment, and not separate from it As a result of neglecting to consider the environmental consequences of our actions, we now find many serious environmental problems emerging. If we want to have ecological resources to use in the future, and ensure a high quality of life, we must start considering the broader environmental context in our designs and choices. atmosphere ‘resources’ soil sunlight Traditionally, decisions and designs have been based on economics, form and function. The broader environmental context – in which all things exist, and on which all things rely- has not adequately been considered. knowledge oceans water the built environment forests institutions + structures biodiversity the universe

  7. In most cases, it is not our ‘needs’ relating to the built environment that cause environmental problems – rather it is the way we choose to meet them. waste and water disposal water supply building materials energy supply Where do present materials come from? How much do we currently use? Images: National Geographic, Vol 195, No 3, March 1999; Oz Green World Water Day Poster, 1997; “Greenhouse News”, Vol 3, Issue No 2, Winter 2000, published by the Australian Greenhouse Office; “The Challenge”, Issue No 16, Winter 2000, published by the Australian Greenhouse Office

  8. what are the impacts of unsustainable design & building practices ? sustainable architecture looks to find new ways to provide our needs without creating these impacts INCREASED AIR POLLUTION - chemicals and gases EFFECTS ON PUBLIC HEALTH - we all need clean air and water, good food PRODUCTION OF WASTE - rubbish, materials, chemicals, etc GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS - global warming and climate change INCREASED WATER POLLUTION - raw sewage rubbish chemicals UNNECESSARYDELEPLETION OF NATURAL RESOURCES - forests, water, minerals, soil INCREASED SOIL CONTAMINATION - chemicals, dirty water, loss of nutrients

  9. technology the design process s u s t a i n a b l e a r c h i t e c t u r e people sustainability

  10. ecologically sustainable development: accommodating the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs (Brundtland Report, World Commission on Environment and Development 1987) appropriate technology: making and using technology that meets human needs while taking into account long and short term consequences for society and the environment sustainable design process: 1. understand the needs of the users of the building 2. look at the capacity of the site and the environment in supporting those needs 3. make design decisions and use appropriate technologies to fulfil the above

  11. s u s t a i n a b l e a r c h i t e c t u r e using an environmentally conscious design process to achieve sustainable results c a s e s t u d i e s

  12. NMB Bank Headquarters, Amsterdam water collected from roofs natural lighting • Rainwater • is collected from the roof (reduces mains water consumption) • used for water features and to water plants inside the building (creates a cool, healthy and pleasing environment) Hello!! natural breezes water fall • Windows • allow natural sunlight into the building (less electricity used for lighting) • can be opened to allow cross-ventilation (building has no air-conditioning, and uses much less electricity) • Staircases • designed to be appealing, in order to: • reduce reliance on lifts (reduces electricity consumption) • allow for interaction between co-workers (social benefits) • create an architectural feature Images: “Green Design”, Dorothy Mackenzie, (1991), London: Laurence King Publishing • Materials • include natural materials such as timber, marble and copper • create a warm and pleasing environment (social benefits) • are locally produced, therefore reduce transportation pollution and resources

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