Description
This session explores sustainable building through the lenses of energy efficiency, moisture management, and renewable technologies, providing practical strategies for creating healthier, low-carbon, and more resilient buildings.
Key Points:
- Holistic Sustainability in Building Design:
Sustainable construction must integrate environmental, economic, and social factors—addressing everything from thermal comfort and air quality to material reuse and climate resilience. - Moisture, Ventilation, and Building Health:
Poor ventilation and moisture mismanagement lead to most building defects; air tightness, proper insulation, and thermal mass are essential for energy-efficient and healthy indoor environments. - Innovative and Renewable Technologies:
Technologies like heat pumps, solar thermal systems, and sustainable materials are critical in reducing carbon emissions and promoting long-term building performance, especially in retrofits and heritage buildings.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of sustainable building, including climate science, whole-building approaches, and policy impacts.
- Identify how moisture, insulation, and ventilation interact to affect building health and occupant well-being.
- Evaluate renewable energy systems and low-carbon technologies suitable for both modern and historic building contexts.
