So I'm doing this program that requires its participants to come up with some sort of climate project at the end of it (clarification: im a high school junior).
I want to basically improve current building designs and make them more efficient/sustainable ie green walls, green roofs, CLT, retrofitting, whatnot. Obviously, green roofs can be pretty energy intensive depending on the size of the building, so many of these changes depend on what I'm working with. However, there are two problems: I want to avoid green gentrification, and I don't know who I should contact/what connections I should make to get the project going.
Initially, I was thinking of reaching out to architects. Then, I thought about trying to transform specific apartment buildings. Then, I thought about reaching out to neighborhoods and asking residents if they would be interested in participating in a sustainable architecture reform program.
Does anyone have any advice on how to make the project more efficient/comprehensive? Where do you guys think I should start?
Depending on the context, Architecture can be defined in multiple ways, for example, Residential Architecture is designing a house that not only acts as a second skin and provides shelter from the elements but also provides a psychological medium to the inhabitants
Dear readers and contributors of this sub,
I am about to finish my bachelors degree in architecture. I've recently found my love for sustainable architecture / green building on a trip to Switzerland.
My question to this sub is as follows: Do you know any universities teaching green building or sustainable building or do you have any experience in studying or even working in this particular field? I am especially curious about experiences as it's a fairly new study and it's hard to find much information about those online.
I am also curious whether anyone knows any architects which are known for their work in that field?
My preference lays with universities in the UK as I'd love to improve my English skills for future international work and studies.
Thanks in advance!
I created a community specifically for the environmental science, discussion, and sharing of ideas for environmentally focused buildings. r/SustainableBuildings hopes to have some of the more scientifically inclined people join us!
I dont want this to be seen as advertising, because I want this to be an area to share ideas and a place of discussion.
Hi everyone,
I am interested in architecture but I have very little knowledge of it.
I was wondering if there are any schools of thought in architecture that are focussed on sustainability. What would they be called?
I guess what I’m looking for is what permaculture is to agriculture, but then to architecture if that makes any sense?
I know of earthships and the like which are awesome, but is there a term for a movement within the architectural world that specifically aims for such goals?
Any help is appreciated :)
https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1755-1315/397/1/012007/pdf
Interesting use of sustainable solutions in architecture. Some uses are in the form of saving energy, wastewater reuse, and air purification.
Depending on the context, Architecture can be defined in multiple ways, for example, Residential Architecture is designing a house that not only acts as a second skin and provides shelter from the elements but also provides a psychological medium to the inhabitants
I created a community specifically for the environmental science, discussion, and sharing of ideas for environmentally focused buildings. r/SustainableBuildings hopes to have some of the more scientifically inclined people join us!
I dont want this to be seen as advertising, because I want this to be an area to share ideas and a place of discussion.
