Sustainability concepts, ideas, and goals (built environment):
- integration of natural elements and inspiration from nature (e.g. green roofs)
- use of renewable energy (e.g. solar panels, geothermal energy for heating)
- passive conditioning and ventilation (e.g. natural ventilation, maximizing daylight, efficient windows)
- use of smart sensors (e.g. daylighting sensors to control lights)
- energy-efficient equipment to minimize plug loads
- occupants’ comfort and well-being (thermal comfort, productive environment, biophilia)
- sustainable, green, and/or locally-sourced building materials
- a system for energy use monitoring
- resilient design (e.g. for protection against natural hazards)
- building orientation (e.g. along the east-west axis)
- recycling and water reuse
- accessibility
Inspirational examples:
- Amager Bakke waste-to-energy plant in Copenhagen, Denmark (green roof)
- Dr. Amory Lovins’ house in Colorado (integrative design, energy efficiency)
- Y2E2 (daylighting, natural ventilation)
- Bullitt Center in Seattle, WA (renewable energy, wastewater treatment, radiant heating)
- Bosco Verticale in Milan, Italy (green façade)
