CAD265 — Design for Sustainability
6 , 4 lecture periods 3 lab periods Computer-Aided Design (CAD) applications specific to site and building sustainability. Includes green building fundamentals, sustainable design principles, parametric modeling for analysis, and a building design proposal. Diagram (graphically summarize) various sustainable design principles. Integrate (execute) specific building information modeling techniques to compare design options. Generate a sustainable building design proposal based on design criteria. Outline: Green Building Economic, social, cultural, health, and environmental implications Heating, cooling, and lighting needs of buildings Climate and typical Meteorological Year Data Human thermal comfort Psychometric chart Prescriptive- and performance- based criteria Life-cycle cost analysis Architecture 2030 Challenge Leadership in energy and environmental design Insight 360 and other analysis tools Regional and vernacular design solutions Case studies Sustainable Design Principles Site context Latitude and longitude Land form and drainage Flora, fauna, and geology Culture and visitor flow Utilities and infrastructure Transportation access Community services View sheds Building massing Thermodynamic principles Material conductivity and capacity Enclosure options Solar orientation Daylighting Occupation schedule Altitude and azimuth angles Summer and winter solstices Shading devices and light shelves Heat island effect Visible Transmittance Solar Heat Gain Coefficient Passive cool
Prerequisites: CAD166