Essentials of Sustainability: Comprehensive Environmental Assessments (1 LU)

Course Description:

This session will provide a foundational understanding of sustainability principles in architecture, emphasizing how to conduct precise environmental assessments. Attendees will learn about critical analyses, including radiation, wind, energy, daylighting, and shadow studies. By the end of this session, participants will have a robust understanding of how these assessments can be interpreted and applied to implement effective design strategies that enhance building performance and sustainability.

Course Level: Introductory

Prerequisite Knowledge: None

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand Sustainability Principles: Gain a thorough understanding of essential sustainability principles, such as energy efficiency, resource management, and reducing environmental impact in architectural design.
   
   
2. Identify Environmental Impacts: Learn to interpret and effectively communicate the findings of environmental assessments, and gain insight into how factors like radiation, wind, energy, and daylight impact a building's overall footprint.
   
   
3. Describe the Role of Passive Design Strategies: Explain how passive design strategies, such as optimizing building orientation, insulation, and natural ventilation, can improve energy efficiency and occupant comfort.
   
   

4. Explore Case Studies: Explore case studies that demonstrate how environmental studies, including glare and shadow analyses, can be used in practice to make informed, data-driven design decisions.

About the Presenter:

Marieclaire Monasterio is an Architectural Researcher at cove.tool. During her career, Marieclaire has sought to integrate innovative and forward-thinking strategies with exceptional design quality. She is experienced in the inclusion of sustainable design strategies in projects ranging from resiliency, material health, equity, and sustainable and regenerative design.

Marieclaire believes that a successful project is rooted in a process of collaboration and collective listening. Her passion lies with building upon the inspiration at the core of clients’ needs and project goals to imagine creative yet high performing building solutions. She is a strong believer in the ability of Sustainable Architecture and Design Thinking to build better ways of living.