Passive Design
Learning Objectives
- Summarize the benefits of passive design
- Categorize building strategies by climate and comfort zones
Agenda
- What is Biophilia Links to an external site.
- Activity - Make Connections
- Learn about Passive Design
- Watch AutoCad Video
- Activity Northern and Southern Hemisphere
Biophilia
slides Links to an external site.
Make Connections
- Make a list of the mechanical features in a building.
- What are these mechanical systems providing to the occupants?
- List how you could accomplish these same services/benefits to the occupant without these mechanical systems.
Learn about Passive Design Strategies
slides Links to an external site.
Autodesk video
Autodesk Passive Design
Links to an external site.
Activity - Northern and Southern Hemisphere
The class will be divided into 4 groups and given a specific geographic location. Your groups goal is, as a team, design a passive solar home. You should use all the resources available - google, my slides, your classmates, etc. - to design your building. With 10 minutes before the end of class you must submit to me a one page powerpoint, or hand drawing, of your home. Include a list of passive strategies that are included.
Groups: Portland, Maine; Santa Fe, New Mexico; Quito, Ecuador; Ranfurly, New Zealand
To help you get started, go through my slides that list passive design strategies. Answer these questions:
1. Does this passive design strategy appropriate for my climate (cold, humid, hot, dry)
2. Where should this design feature be placed in my building (i.e. south facing side, north facing side, etc)
3. Does this complement or work against other passive design features