A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
Future-Proofed Design for Sustainable Communities
Abstract This research investigates ‘best practice’ design and decision-making processes for achieving sustainable buildings and communities over the long-term. Amongst the core objectives of strategic urban planning for sustainable communities is to accommodate future changes, however this is not explicitly integrated into the planning and design processes. A framework of future-proofed building design is proposed, which aims to bridge the gap between the traditional shortterm outlook and the need for resilient and flexible buildings over the long-term. An overview of design principles for sustainable urban communities and buildings within them is followed by an examination of decision-support techniques and tools. Insights regarding how new developments should address these objectives are captured. The research represents a shift away from the short-term mindset that still dominates design and construction practices, and provides a critical review of assessment methods for improving and incentivising sustainable urban design over the long-term.
Future-Proofed Design for Sustainable Communities
Abstract This research investigates ‘best practice’ design and decision-making processes for achieving sustainable buildings and communities over the long-term. Amongst the core objectives of strategic urban planning for sustainable communities is to accommodate future changes, however this is not explicitly integrated into the planning and design processes. A framework of future-proofed building design is proposed, which aims to bridge the gap between the traditional shortterm outlook and the need for resilient and flexible buildings over the long-term. An overview of design principles for sustainable urban communities and buildings within them is followed by an examination of decision-support techniques and tools. Insights regarding how new developments should address these objectives are captured. The research represents a shift away from the short-term mindset that still dominates design and construction practices, and provides a critical review of assessment methods for improving and incentivising sustainable urban design over the long-term.
Future-Proofed Design for Sustainable Communities
Georgiadou, Maria-Christina (author) / Hacking, Theophilus (author)
2011-01-01
10 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
future-proofing , sustainable communities , decision-support techniques and tools , building assessment methods Engineering , Renewable and Green Energy , Sustainable Development , Civil Engineering , Operating Procedures, Materials Treatment , Environmental Monitoring/Analysis , Energy Efficiency (incl. Buildings)
Future-Proofed Design for Sustainable Communities
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