ARCHITECTURE AND ENVIRONMENT
ARC60504
The module covers environmental factors in architecture, exploring how human actions impact the environment and how buildings interact with nature. It emphasizes passive design and energy efficiency, teaching climate basics for creating environmentally conscious designs. Real-life scenarios are used for learning, with a mix of lectures, tutorials, and online activities. Assessment includes tests and assignments focusing on practical issues, submitted through Taylor’s Integrated Moodle E-Learning System (TIMeS) and Microsoft Team.
OBJECTIVES
What I aimed to?
Promote building designs that adapt to local climates, reducing the need for mechanical air-conditioning.
Introduce environmental factors for creating comfortable building designs.
MODULE ASSESSMENTS
Projects
MODULE OUTCOME
What I have learned?
Describe methods that promote the implementation of environmentally
sound design principles and construction techniques, applicable both locally and globally
Utilize factors to optimize building design within both local and global contexts
- heat
- light
- ventilation
Investigate environmental influences concerning natural or passive building design strategies aimed at achieving desired comfort levels
Connect environmental design considerations with local regulations
including comprehension of building codes and sustainability evaluation methods
SELF-REFLECTION
What I feel?
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Reflection
Studying architecture and environmental factors, including daylighting, thermal comfort, and the Green Building Index (GBI), has underscored the critical intersection of design and sustainability. Learning about daylighting has emphasized the significance of leveraging natural light to reduce energy consumption while creating visually appealing spaces. Simultaneously, exploring thermal comfort has highlighted the importance of passive design strategies in regulating indoor temperatures effectively and enhancing occupants' well-being. Understanding the GBI criteria has provided insights into broader sustainability frameworks, emphasizing the necessity of integrating eco-friendly practices and materials into architectural projects. Together, these studies have deepened my understanding of the pivotal role architects play in fostering sustainable built environments that prioritize energy efficiency, occupant comfort, and environmental stewardship.