scholarly journals Exploring the Applications of Bio-Eco Architecture for Sustainable Design and Construction process

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 85
Author(s):  
M. M. Naguib,M ◽  
A. M Hanafi
Keyword(s):  
Built Environment ◽  
Energy Conservation ◽  
Architectural Design ◽  
Sustainable Design ◽  
Environmental Design ◽  
Sustainable Construction ◽  
Structural Performance ◽  
Construction Process ◽  
Natural Materials ◽  
Design And Construction

It has been commonly noted that the main perception of nature influenced forms isbasically aesthetic while little concern is given to the importance of inspiring from naturein the construction and structural performance of buildings as well as in the naturalecological architectural solutions, thus, this paper will focus on bio-inspired architectureapproach which embraces the eco-friendly practices of sustainable construction, the useof natural materials and the energy conservation by mimicking the natural life.A number of bio-inspired architectural designs will be illustrated presenting acomprehensive analysis of bio-inspired role to be played in developing the concept ofecological sustainable design and construction in contemporary architecture.Building must teach the society with new ecological moral, thus, a better understanding ofbiological morphogenesis can usefully inspire architectural design to resolve challengesthat have already been resolved by nature that will not only help in creating a healthyenvironment but will also produce positive environmental impacts.Bio-Eco Architecture harnesses and replicates the principles found in nature in order tocreate built environment which benefit people and other living creatures as well as safe-guarding the biodiversity; thus, Biomimetics in architecture will help develop a culture ofactive environmental design.

Study on the Traditional Architectural Elements in Alishan Tsou Tribe

2014 ◽  
Vol 539 ◽  
pp. 700-705
Author(s):  
Xiao He Li ◽  
Jian Wen Dong ◽  
Si Ren Lan
Keyword(s):  
Built Environment ◽  
Architectural Design ◽  
Architectural Elements ◽  
Forest Recreation ◽  
Recreation Area ◽  
Construction Practice ◽  
Design And Construction

In the current construction status of Taiwan Alishan Forest Recreation Area in the Tsou tribe's culture on the basis of the Tsou traditional architectural elements were refined, and the Tsou tribe cultural and architectural design of the built environment were studied in detail. It discusses the use of traditional architectural elements methods in the area of architectural design, in order to provide reference for the design and construction practice scenic continent.

Research on the Specialization and Theory of Building Engineering

2014 ◽  
Vol 989-994 ◽  
pp. 5472-5475
Author(s):  
Zhi Jun Zhang
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Built Environment ◽  
Structural Engineering ◽  
Building Design ◽  
The United States ◽  
Structural Performance ◽  
Analysis And Design ◽  
Architectural Engineering ◽  
Building Engineering ◽  
Design And Construction

Architectural engineering, also known as building engineering, is the application of engineering principles and technology to building design and construction. Definitions of an architectural engineer may refer to an engineer in the structural, mechanical, electrical, construction or other engineering fields of building design and construction; a licensed engineering professional in parts of the United States; in informal contexts, and formally in some places, a professional synonymous with or similar to an architect. Structural engineering involves the analysis and design of physical objects (buildings, bridges, equipment supports, towers and walls). Those concentrating on buildings are responsible for the structural performance of a large part of the built environment and are, sometimes, informally referred to as “building engineers”.

scholarly journals PENGALAMAN WISATAWAN DALAM LINGKUNGAN BINAAN: STRATEGI DISAIN LINGKUNGAN FISIK DAN INTEGRASINYA

2013 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 53
Author(s):  
Syaiful Muazir
Keyword(s):  
Built Environment ◽  
Design Process ◽  
Natural Condition ◽  
Architectural Design ◽  
Environmental Design ◽  
Financial Sector ◽  
Physical Development ◽  
Regional Studies ◽  
Technology Utilization ◽  
Design Structure

Recent day, tourism has become one of the important (experience) industries, which has ability to promoted financial sector growth, steering physical development, and self-promotion event. In sum, tourism has many perspective fields of studies, and some of them are city-regional studies, built environment and architecture. The aim of this paper is to provide a perspective on the“design structure” and also the integration in multi-disciplinary level in a perspective of physical environmental design (built environment). The construction of ideas was done through deepening and searching of related literatures and then complemented by practices side reviewed. In the realm of physical environmental design, theoretically, there are some multi-disciplinary considerations; emotional-personal to the adaptation of physical design process. And, some of the approaches may be formed by “frame” of: architectural design, zoning and division, routes and circulation, natural condition, as well as technology utilization.

scholarly journals Sustainable architectural design: towards climate change mitigation

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Milan Sijakovic ◽  
Ana Peric
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Built Environment ◽  
Architectural Design ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Vulnerability Index ◽  
Urban Systems ◽  
Sustainable Construction ◽  
Systematic Analysis ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Impact

PurposeExcessive amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2) undoubtedly lead to climate change, which directly affects both the natural and the built environment. Observing the impact of climate change on the construction industry, this paper examines sustainable architectural design as a tool to mitigate climate change.Design/methodology/approachTo achieve the previous goal, the authors conduct a comprehensive documentary analysis of three types of sources: (1) scholarly articles in the fields of climate research, sustainable construction, green buildings and sustainable architecture; (2) contemporary global reports on climate change and its impact on the built environment and (3) practitioners' guides explaining practical architectural solutions to the climate crisis.FindingsThe systematic analysis provides three types of results: objectives, strategies and principles of sustainable architectural design aimed at mitigating the effects of climate change. On the one hand, the research results provide a solid basis for further conceptual research into architectural design responsive to the effects of changing climate. On the other hand, the detailed strategies and principles are relevant for urban designers and architects.Originality/valueAmong a range of literature in the field of climate change and its effects on the built environment, a particular value of the paper is in addressing a very local level, i.e. the level of individual building and its immediate surroundings. More specifically, this paper provides concrete design components that help reduce CO2 emissions, finally decreasing the vulnerability index of urban systems.

MANAGING SUSTAINABILITY WITHIN CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

2006 ◽  
Vol 08 (01) ◽  
pp. 41-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
MALIK M. A. KHALFAN
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Field Work ◽  
Sustainable Construction ◽  
Construction Process ◽  
Management Activity ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Generic Design ◽  
Design And Construction

This paper presents a 'Sustainability Management Activity Zone' (SMAZ) to support the implementation of sustainable construction practices integrated within a generic design and construction process map, the Process Protocol (1998). This is being investigated within the C-SanD Project (Creating, Sustaining, and Disseminating Knowledge for Sustainable Construction: Tools, Methods and Architectures). A brief overview of sustainable development and sustainable construction is presented, followed by an introduction to the C-SanD project and its initial findings related to current practice and the perception of sustainability within the construction industry based on the first round of interviews. The paper also discusses some of the sustainability issues identified during the field work, and highlights the need for a structured framework to consider and incorporate sustainability issues during the whole design and construction process of a project. The latter part of the paper discusses the incorporation of these issues within the Process Protocol, as SMAZ. The paper argues that the key for successful use of SMAZ within the industry is the awareness about the sustainable development among design and construction staff and operatives, knowing the importance of different activities and sub-activities within the SMAZ tool, and motivation to bring changes for betterment within the current day-to-day construction and design processes. The paper towards the end also highlights the areas which need further research and development.

HERITAGE IN THE LIVED ENVIRONMENT OF THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES AND THE GULF REGION

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 55 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph John Hobbs
Keyword(s):  
Built Environment ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Architectural Design ◽  
Social Sustainability ◽  
Gulf Region ◽  
Planning And Design ◽  
Spatial Features ◽  
Gulf Countries ◽  
The Social ◽  
Islamic Values

This paper examines how the architectural, social, and cultural heritage of the United Arab Emirates and other Gulf countries may contribute to better development of this region’s lived environment. Modern urbanism has largely neglected heritage in architectural design and in social and private spaces, creating inauthentic places that foster a hunger for belongingness in the UAE’s built environment. The paper reviews recent urban developments in the UAE and the Gulf Region, and identifies elements of local heritage that can be incorporated into contemporary planning and design. It proposes that adapting vernacular architectural heritage to the modern built environment should not be the principal goal for heritage-informed design. Instead we may examine the social processes underlying the traditional lived environment, and aim for social sustainability based on the lifeways and preferences of local peoples, especially in kinship and Islamic values. Among the most promising precedents for modern social sustainability are social and spatial features at the scale of the neighborhood in traditional Islamic settlements. Interviews with local Emiratis will also recommend elements of traditional knowledge to modern settings. 

Ontology-Based Interorganizational Knowledge Management in Sustainable Construction Project

2011 ◽  
Vol 243-249 ◽  
pp. 6339-6343
Author(s):  
Guang Bin Wang ◽  
Gui You He ◽  
Li Bian
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Sustainable Construction ◽  
Construction Process ◽  
Application Process ◽  
Process Ontology ◽  
Knowledge Intensive ◽  
Traditional Construction ◽  
Industry Needs

Due to the great negative impact, the construction industry needs to undergo a paradigm shift from traditional construction to sustainable construction. To reach the goal of sustainable development, the construction industry needs to intensify its efforts to move to a knowledge intensive mode. Based on the analysis of e-Cognos and the concept of ontology, this paper proposes that e-Cognos ontology can be applied in the development of sustainable construction process ontology, which is a key part of knowledge management system (KMS). Following this, the application process of ontology-based KMS is analyzed using IDEF0 modeling method. Finally, this paper analyzes interorganizational collaboration model in sustainable project.

Human Factors in Architecture: A View from the Field

1982 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 203-203
Author(s):  
James A. Wise
Keyword(s):  
Built Environment ◽  
Human Factors ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Real World ◽  
Architectural Design ◽  
Recent Case ◽  
Panel Session ◽  
Real World Problems

This is a panel session focused on the applications of Human Factors to real world problems in architectural design. Five representatives from various design & research professions will present recent case studies of theirs, and examine the contribution that Human Factors made to these projects. The diversity of their examples shows the usefulness and importance on integrating concerns for the human user into plans for the built environment.

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