Practice Exercise - Module 3

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Module 3 - Project Goals Targets & Strategies
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Goal 1: Reducing Environmental Impact and Carbon Footprint

  • Measure: Carbon emissions reduction.
  • Targets:
    • Minimally acceptable: 30% reduction in carbon emissions compared to conventional buildings.
    • Ideal: Achieve net-zero carbon emissions.
  • Strategies:
    1. Integrate photovoltaic solar panels into both the roof and facade to optimize energy production throughout the day.
    2. Design and implement green roofs and vertical gardens to absorb CO₂, reduce heat island effect, and promote biodiversity.
    3. Use eco-friendly building materials, such as recycled steel, bamboo, and low-emission concrete, to reduce embodied carbon in construction.

Goal 2: Delivering a Cost-Efficient and Feasible Design

  • Measure: Project cost efficiency (total project cost vs. original budget) and construction timeline.
  • Targets:
    • Minimally acceptable: Complete construction within budget and timeline without compromising key sustainability features.
    • Ideal: Achieve a cost-efficient solution that allows for further enhancements in green technologies or user amenities.
  • Strategies:
    1. Prefabricated and modular components to streamline construction, reduce material waste, and lower labor costs.
    2. Use local materials to reduce transportation costs and ensure quicker procurement, supporting a more sustainable supply chain.
    3. Collaborative project planning, involving designers, contractors, and stakeholders early in the design process to identify cost-saving measures and avoid delays.

Goal 3: Creating a Healthy and Engaging Space

  • Measure: Indoor environmental quality (air quality, thermal comfort, and acoustic performance) and user satisfaction (feedback surveys).
  • Targets:
    • Minimally acceptable: 80% satisfaction from occupants regarding comfort and health.
    • Ideal: 90%+ satisfaction with both environmental quality and overall experience.
  • Strategies:
    1. Smart ventilation systems that adapt based on air quality measurements, reducing pollutants and enhancing occupant health.
    2. Radiant cooling and heating systems that improve comfort without relying heavily on HVAC, coupled with natural ventilation.
    3. Integrate biophilic design elements, such as natural light, water features, and plant life, to promote psychological well-being and productivity.

Goal 4: Pioneering New Green Technologies and Design Practices

  • Measure: Adoption rate of innovative technologies and features in the building.
  • Targets:
    • Minimally acceptable: Introduce at least three new sustainable technologies or systems into the design like Solar Windows, Smart Building Management Systems etc.
    • Ideal: Showcase cutting-edge green technologies like Algae Bioreactor Facades, Piezoelectric Flooring that set new standards in sustainable urban development.
  • Strategies:
    1. Design and test a vertical greenhouse or urban farm integrated into the building to promote local food production and community involvement.
    2. Incorporate smart building systems that optimize energy, lighting, and HVAC based on real-time data from occupants’ usage patterns.
    3. Develop an interactive sustainability exhibit to engage visitors and educate them on innovative green building practices used throughout the structure.