¡Descarga Sustainable Design of Educational Buildings: A Responsive Approach y más Apuntes en PDF de Desarrollo Sostenible solo en Docsity! University of Arizona Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas Sustainable Educational Buildings through a responsive approach Sustainable Design Case Study Draft Student: A. Llirod 29/10/2021 “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world” Nelson Mandela without considering the economic and social factors. Nevertheless, one building cannot be identified as sustainable if it does not respond to all three sustainable pillars. In the current section of this paper, the three sustainability pillars will be analyzed in how it affects an educational building and its development through time. For this approach to be implemented correctly it must be taken under consideration in the whole process of the construction process of the educational infrastructure. This entails a reform in the way we design architecture. From the site location to the orientation, selection of materials, or reuse and recycle of them, creating a circular economy such as a garden or orchard, green initiatives, becoming a hub for community activities, etc. As a result, that sustainability can be introduced and approached in different manners. Teaching about the need for sustainability is key to form a generation that believes in global warming and intends to do something about it with the awareness though in a leaning infrastructure. Nevertheless, we also need sustainable buildings in which students will learn from within green architecture. Sustainable learning environments are heavily reliant on polices and strategies. This means that there are plenty of limitations when designing an educational building. Despite of these regulations, one can build a truly sustainable building. In the environmental pillar, is obvious that the methods placed will be within the construction of the educational building and its safe keeping. These guidelines are adaptable to its project, starting with factors such as: reducing/gaining solar light, the orientation of the site, the sizes of the windows, shading devices, horizontal overhangs, vertical fins, biophilia, natural lighting and types of lighting, passive cooling, infiltration, passive solar heating, air quality ventilation, water harvesting, rain gardens, among others. The environmental pillar is based on the need to follow three of the UN”s Sustainability Goals: Goal 6 (Clean water and sanitation), Goal 13 (Climate Action) and Goal 15 (Life on Land). Furthermore, a collaborative process will ensure a socially sustainable building. This will follow eight of the UN”s Sustainability Goals: Goal 1 (No poverty), Goal 2 (Zero Hunger), Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being), Goal 4 (Quality Education), Goal 5 (Gender Equality), Goal 7 (Affordable and clean energy), Goal 11 (Sustainable cities and communities) and Goal 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions). Participatory models and processes create a social, cultural, economic, and ecological system design. With a whole system perspective one can find ways to think, act and design from the pillar base. But what does participatory models mean? Collaborating process in the design of a building creates opportunities for inner and outer social transformation, with genuine inclusiveness towards the user's real needs. Moreover, giving an educational infrastructure a second function or use, such as community building for local resilience and connection. Finally, regarding the economic pillar, it will follow four of the seventeen UN Sustainability Goals: Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), Goal 10 (Reduce Inequalities) and Goal 12 (Responsible consumption and production). This pillar aims to design and support economic systems that actively contribute to ecosystems health and community strength (UN, 2019). DESIGN SOLUTIONS Sustainable design is a process that provides for fulfillment of human needs while protecting the natural environment and a belief that these can be maintained in perpetuity. Sustainable development focuses on social, environmental, and economic issues, and the interdependence and mutually reinforcing qualities of these concepts (University of Illinois, 2019). Being energy efficient is only one part of this complex puzzle. INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ) The example of concern for this design category is Asthma and other breathing health hazards and issues. Poor air quality is cumulative and air-borne irritants can trigger asthmatic reactions. As a result of this, the design solutions or considerations must provide adequate ventilations, and even, increasing air turn over in the room or facility and evaluating the HVAC system. ENERGY CONSUMPTION The example of concern for this design category is inefficient systems. A sustainable design solution would be to appoint efficient appliances into the planning of the project. Even though it will be expensive initially these efficient appliances, such as computers, HVAC, lighting upgrades, occupancy sensors, programmable thermostats, and individual controls, can reduce long-term costs and reduce energy consumption. CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS The example of concern for this design category is renovation and new educational constructions. For this concern, the sustainable design solution would be to analyze the durability and the potential for reuse and recycling of the construction materials. It if preferred that the roofing material be environmentally friendly and durable and that the resto of the materials have a long-life expectancy to minimize the volume of waste entering landfills. EDUCATION MATERIALS
