circular economy: resource cycle, based on the reuse of the things, repair, recycling, against the use of new materials
green economy: improve human well-being and social equity, reduces economical risk and is resource-efficient
how to act in a sustainable way
the impact on natural systems should overpass the limit of natural sources
the use of renewable resources must not exceed their rate of regeneration ( let nature grow, regenerate with time)
non-renewable resources must be compensated by the production of renewable resources, which will eventually have to replace them-compensate
emission into the environment must not exceed the absorptive capacity of the receivers.
life cycle analysis
research that studies the environmental impact of a product from its production to its dismantling. Necessary to know the energy consumption (energic consumption, transport, and the building)
ecological footprint
analysis that assesses the amount of territory needed to generate the biological resources consumed and to absorb the waste that an activity needs and produces.
Ecosia
the three R
reduce: consumption of scarce materials and non-renewable energy
reuse: in the sense of remodeling, rehabilitate, reuse the existing
recycle: is to transform materials that allow another use in the production cycle
Healthy buildings
the connection between human biology and the environment. must allow:
a correct evaporation
an exchange with thermal radiation
with the natural light
psychological aspects
the proportion of the spaces
relation among height, width, and length of rooms
the chromatic climate determined by the color of the external and internal surfaces
when it is not a healthy building
sick building syndrome: a set of symptoms (skin reactions, headaches, nausea...) that can degenerate into a state of chronic illness
affect 20 and 30%
climate-human being
The energy and health of human being depend on the direct effects of the environment in which he lives. The atmospheric conditions simulate or depress the physical and mental work of the man (apathy, stress, grief...) Those conditions are at an optimum point with a range of specific climatic conditions.
The main elements of the climate environment that influence human comfort are:
the temperature of the air
the radiation, thermal emission
the movement of the air
the relative humidity
evaporation
conductivity
convección
irradiation
environmental conditions that are fundamental in the interaction of the building
temperature
sunshine
Prevailing winds
rainfall
snow
relative humidity and vapor pressure
site analysis
sustainable design
loss of skills and know-how accumulated over centuries
bio-architecture
aims to minimize the negative impacts of constructions both on the health of the occupants and on the environment
People-centered, energy-efficient buildings with functional and flexible spaces, using safe and recycle materials, respecting the territory and its identity
Bioclimatic architecture
the working method which starts with preliminary studies of the climatic conditions of the site directs the project to achieve sustainability and bioarchitecture objectives
considers the shadows from the buildings surrounding
constructive solutions
wall of trombe
hindering direct solar irradiation through windows
the adequate orientation of the building
type of building avoring natural cross-ventilation
materials
traditional materials, experienced over the centuries in traditional architecture, guarantee conditions of greater wholesomeness and well-being compared to synthetic materials
let us not be fooled
greenwashing
Biomorphism is often used as the most consistent project option with bioarchitecture
the use of "natural" materials as a decorative resource for an exclusively aesthetic reason
