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Integrating Internet of Things and Mixed Reality to Teach Performance-Based Architectural Design: A Case Study of Shading Devices
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Zhao, Shenghuan; Pan, Qiang; Gao, Deyuan; Cheng, Jiqiu – Education and Information Technologies, 2022
Performance-based architectural design pursues building performance objectives like energy efficiency to guide design decisions. Nevertheless, these informed decisions are usually made according to performance simulation software results, which are quite effort-consuming and tedious. Meanwhile, this low feedback efficiency blocks architects' mind…
Descriptors: Internet, Computer Simulation, Architectural Education, Building Design
The Role of HEIs to Achieve SDG7 Goals from Netzero Campuses: Case Studies and Possibilities in Brazil
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Matana Júnior, Sidnei; Antonio Leite Frandoloso, Marcos; Barbosa Brião, Vandré – International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, 2023
Purpose: Energy consumption and renewable energy sources are included in the goals for the 2030 Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7) agenda, and target buildings are the biggest electricity consumers. In turn, Netzero energy buildings (NZEB) contribute to achieve SDG7 goals. This paper aims to identify which Brazilian higher education…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Energy Conservation, Conservation (Environment), Objectives
ENERGY STAR and Green Buildings--Using ENERGY STAR Resources for Green Building Rating Systems: LEED[R], Green Globes[R] and CHPS
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Utebay, Kudret – Educational Facility Planner, 2011
Every building, from the smallest school to the tallest skyscraper, uses energy. This energy is most often generated by burning fossil fuels, which releases greenhouse gases into the atmosphere and contributes to climate change. Existing commercial buildings offer a significant opportunity for low-cost, immediate emissions and energy cost…
Descriptors: Building Design, Fuels, Energy Conservation, Climate
Energy: An Expanding Force for Change.
Rush, Richard – Progressive Architecture, 1980
The turn to energy-conscious design is inevitable. How we use energy affects the environment and eventually the world. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Building Design, Efficiency, Energy Conservation
Meet the Load: Mechanical Matches.
Progressive Architecture, 1979
In part two of the interview, Fred Dubin discusses mechanical means of meeting the heating and air conditioning load. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Building Design, Climate Control, Efficiency, Energy Conservation
Solar: Trial and Error.
Oddo, Sandra – Progressive Architecture, 1979
The design and effectiveness of a number of government/industry active solar demonstration projects. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Architectural Research, Building Design, Building Innovation, Demonstration Programs
Time Capsules or Time Machines? Challenges for Public Library Buildings.
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Jones, David J. – Australian Library Journal, 1997
The design of new public library buildings is influenced by a changing information environment. This article describes the impact of information technology (IT) and community attitudes and expectations on public library planning and design. Outlines considerations for building design: location, identity, symbolism, ambiance, accessibility, size,…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Building Design, Community Attitudes, Costs