Passive Design Strategies

For a public building in the dune landscape of Texel, The Netherlands

Master thesis (2017)

Authors

M.G.R. van den Berg Architecture and the Built Environment

Contributors

M. Parravicini (mentor)
C.H. Bellstedt (mentor)
Faculty
Architecture and the Built Environment, Architecture and the Built Environment
Copyright: © 2017 Max van den Berg
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Published Date

07-11-2017

Language

English

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Architecture and the Built Environment

Abstract

This paper researches passive design strategies that are applicable within the design of a public building for formal and informal events in the dunes of Texel, the Netherlands. Through research of local climatic conditions and the natural dune habitat, an understanding of the site and context was acquired. The natural context presents a temperate climate, which is relatively sunny for the region. It has abundant natural surroundings which are very suitable for both leisure and more formal events.
Furthermore, the concept and program of the building were researched to provide a basis for assessment of suitable design strategies. The building comprises three main parts, which are a restaurant, a conference area and a museum. An extensive list of passive design strategies is composed to fit the project. Three of these strategies were studied in more depth to receive some feedback on how they would perform in the chosen building and its context. These three strategies were applicable in the project, and eventually used in the design.