Climatic Factors in Regional Design: An Interactive Tool for Design Education (1998)
article⁄Climatic Factors in Regional Design: An Interactive Tool for Design Education (1998)
abstract⁄This paper describes the development of an interactive computerized module developed as a digital resource for architectural design students that incorporates the premise of using architectural form as a primary environmental control system in a building. The first in a series of such modules, Climactic Factors inRegional Design illustrates the factors involved in regional designstrategies. With the recognition that many design practices of thelatter twentieth century are not environmentally sustainable, thismodule is to be used in a curriculum which recognizes that sustainable architecture begins by using architectural form as theprimary environmental control system and the mechanical andelectrical systems supplement that system not dominate it.With recent advances in recognizing sustainability issues,the country is now more willing to embrace environmental stewardship. The path to reduce environmental problems is throughthe integration of practices recognize architectural form as a primary environmental control system. As such, the latest generationof designers must view design comprehensively. If future buildingdesigners are to succeed, environmental control integration needsto be included proactively within the initial design rather thanreactively appended to the end.Climatic Factors in Regional Design is designed to fosterthis paradigm shift and is divided into several topics and subtopicsections which include Introduction, Regional Design, Microclimate, Regional Guidelines, Design Strategies, Glossary, andSample Examination. The module contains 260 screen displaysand more than 250 illustrations, figures, and diagrams. Userscan progress through the module in any sequence as their needswarrant. The module was developed using the academic version of Authorware Star by Macromedia.
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| Year |
1998 |
| Authors |
Young, Robert A. |
| Issue |
Digital Design Studios: Do Computers Make a Difference? |
| Pages |
188-201 |
| Library link |
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| Entry filename |
climatic-factors-regional-design |
