That depends a lot on the local climate of where the building is being made. In a hot climate, the intent would be reduce the energy required to cool the building and vice versa for a cooler climate. In general, a building that complements the year long requirements of shelter while providing comfort would perform better in terms of energy consumption.
That depends a lot on the local climate of where the building is being made. In a hot climate, the intent would be reduce the energy required to cool the building and vice versa for a cooler climate. In general, a building that complements the year long requirements of shelter while providing comfort would perform better in terms of energy consumption.
The choice of materials is an extremely important part of being sustainable. How is the material manufactured & transported, how is it used, how long it lasts and how safely can it be recycled or repurposed - all these aspects must be considered.
Amit Khanna
Building stimulation helps in anticipating how light and shadow move through the spaces during the year. This is incredibly helpful towards designing window openings, sun shades, sill levels and sometimes even the whole volume of the building. We are currently building a school in a rural area where the air flow through the corridors turned out to be the single most factor while designing the facade of the building.