Effect of Corridor Design on Energy Consumption for School Buildings in the Cold Climate.

This paper discusses the energy impact of corridor design for school buildings in the cold climate of China. Local school buildings were classified into three types in terms of the corridor design patterns. Architectural related parameters of corridors which could have a potential impact on the energy consumption were summarized and discussed,...

The Effect of Geometry Parameters on Energy and Thermal Performance of School Buildings in Cold Climates of China

This paper discusses the role of geometry parameters including building shape, window to wall ratio, room depth, and orientation on the energy use and thermal comfort of school buildings in cold climates of China. The annual total energy demand and summer thermal discomfort time were compared through computer simulations with DesignBuilder....

Multi-objective and multidisciplinary design optimization of large sports building envelopes: A case study

Currently, in the conceptual envelope design of sports facilities, multiple engineering performance feedbacks (e.g. daylight, energy and structural performance) are expected to assist architectural design decision-making. In general, it is known as Building Performance Optimization in the conceptual architectural design phase. Essentially, it...

Reclamed nature: An urban-ecological platform above Zeeburg Island

The architectural project is set in Zeeburg island in the city of Amsterdam which will develop as a metropolitan region in the next 20 years and under this process of urbanization and population densification, the reduction of habitats for local flora and fauna can be easily foreseen now. So the purpose of this project is to establish new...

Circular design - A manual on how to integrate circular design in buildings

This "designers' manual" is made during the TIDO-course AR0531 Innovation and Sustainability Circular design is based on two sustainability concepts: Cradle to Cradle® and circular economy. The former is more dogmatic and specific for the manufacturing and design industry, while the latter presents a solution of how the economy as a whole could...