Influenced by my mother, I developed a passion for art since childhood. I used to frequently visit WDG Architecture in downtown Washington, DC, the firm my mother had worked at for over 10 years. There, I had the opportunity to explore their projects, models, and drawings. Among their designs, one particular concept caught my attention immediately: green design. This innovative approach to architecture fascinated me. As a lifelong environmental activist, I began to explore the ideas related to sustainable design.
Figure 1. Gardens by the Bay, Singapore
Architects believe that they have a unique responsibility to make conscious decisions about the products they create and how they impact the environment. With growing concern about climate change, sustainable design becomes more important than ever for designers to care about. Therefore, more and more architects pay attention to this matter.
We may inquire: What exactly is sustainable design in architecture? Sustainable design, also known as green or eco-friendly design, is an approach that focuses on creating buildings and structures that have minimal negative impacts on the environment while promoting efficient resource use. Architects realize the ecological impact of their choices of architectural components, such as site selection, landscaping, infrastructure, building materials, mechanical systems can have a signifyingly impact on the built environment. The philosophy of sustainable design encourages a new, more environmentally sensitive approach to architectural design and construction.
Sustainable design has five goals: Use less; Recycle components; Use easily recycled components; Use fully biodegradable; Do not deplete natural resources necessary for the health of future generations.
Subsequently, the selection of architectural components, including site location, landscaping, infrastructure, building materials, and mechanical systems, can significantly impact the built environment. Here are some common strategies frequently used in this practice.
Energy Efficiency: Incorporating designs and materials that reduce energy consumption and promote the use of renewable energy sources such as solar power.
Passive Design: Utilizing natural elements like sunlight, airflow, and shading to maintain comfortable indoor conditions and reduce the need for mechanical systems.
Green Building Practice – Passive Design
There are many more practices that I can not layout in this blog. Please see my next one for more details.
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