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Passive/Low-energy Architecture
Be neficial effects
Cuts off solar radiation
Cuts off direct sky view, therefore glare
Can be used as light shelf to diffuse light
But creates problems because
Cuts off daylight
Acts as wind barrier
May become radiation trap, reradiating
long-wave radiation when cooler
Zebun Nasreen Ahmed, Professor,
Architecture, BUET- energy efficient 19
architecture
Conflicts in Privacy, Security and
Viewing requirements
Windows provide views
But privacy problems may arise
Windows are potential weak links in the
building envelope can hamper security
Privacy and Security needs conflict with
daylight, ventilation and viewing needs
Viewing needs conflict with solar radiation,
privacy and security needs
Zebun Nasreen Ahmed, Professor,
Architecture, BUET- energy efficient 20
architecture
The Architect aims to
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Syllabus
Part 1
Conceptualizing green architecture
Workshops
Workshops to accompany each of the parts
presentations related to literature reviews,
field work and applications of theory
Key concepts
Green Architecture
Sustainability
Energy Efficiency
Climate Change
Carbon Footprint
Social Responsibility
Conservation of materials and energy
Green Architecture
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Climate Change - extremes
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Climate Change - extremes
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Climate Change - extremes