Sustainable Architecture Development Research Articles

Climate Adaptation Analysis and Comfort Optimization Strategies for Traditional Residential Buildings in Hot-Summer, Cold-Winter Regions: A Case Study in Xuzhou, China

Climate change and the energy crisis have catalyzed the architectural industry’s consideration of green and energy-efficient buildings. With the continuous deepening and expansion of research, people have gradually realized the reference value of the passive design strategies embedded in traditional residential buildings for contemporary architectural design and renovation. This paper takes the traditional residential buildings on Hubu Mountain, Xuzhou, as its research object, and explores their thermal and wind environment characteristics through field investigations and software simulation analysis. It is found that Xuzhou’s traditional houses have good temperature regulation, with fluctuations of about 5 °C indoors and 10 °C outdoors in summer and about 7 °C indoors and 12 °C outdoors in winter. Their form, material and structure are well adapted to the local climate. There is also a need to optimize the buildings’ moisture resistance and ventilation for better comfort. Subsequently, this study analyzes the climate adaptability features in traditional building construction techniques and then extracts climate adaptability methods, proposing targeted optimization and renovation suggestions, aiming to contribute to the sustainable development of architecture and ecology.

СТАЛИЙ РОЗВИТОК ТА АРХІТЕКТУРА: ЕКОНОМІЧНА ДОЦІЛЬНІСТЬ ВИКОРИСТАННЯ ДУАЛІСТИЧНОЇ КОНСТРУКЦІЇ НА ПРАКТИЦІ

The characteristics, principles, and directions of sustainable development in architecture have been identified. The economic feasibility of implementing sustainable development in architecture has been substantiated. The Fourth Industrial Revolution has been considered in the context of sustainable development. The authors suggest utilising the latest technologies and innovations to enhance production efficiency, reduce emissions through the implementation of clean technologies, and utilise resources rationally. By combining the opportunities presented by the Fourth Industrial Revolution with sustainable development approaches, it is possible to achieve a balance between economic, social, and environmental aspects of development. Sustainable architecture aims to minimise negative environmental impacts and improve building performance by consuming fewer resources, reducing waste, and creating a functional and productive environment. The text discusses the importance of sustainable principles in architecture, including adaptability of architecture, recycling of resources, use of sustainable and renewable materials, and energy efficiency. The economic feasibility of applying sustainable principles in design has also been considered and justified. Additionally, the text provides examples of innovative architectural designs. This is a crucial step towards implementing sustainable building practices. The adaptability of architecture enhances space efficiency by enabling areas to serve various functions based on user requirements. Resource recycling minimises waste and the expense of extracting new materials. The use of sustainable and renewable materials aids in reducing the ecological impact of construction. Energy efficiency helps to decrease energy consumption and GHG emissions. Further research and innovative architectural designs can accelerate the development of sustainable construction and promote its wider adoption in the future. The authors suggest that taking into account the costs of building, maintaining, and operating buildings, as well as a balanced cost-benefit ratio, can significantly influence decision-making in the design and construction process. The authors argue that implementing environmental solutions in architecture may raise the initial project cost. However, in the long run, it can lead to significant economic benefits by reducing energy and maintenance costs, as well as increasing the overall value of the building.

Architecture and Urban planning Trends in Light of Corona Virous

Since ancient times, epidemics have had a clear impact on architecture and Urban planning, the twenty-first century has witnessed the era of epidemics, the latest of one is Covid-19, urban planning a good tool to protect the health of the city. Although, the virus has upturned the balances around the world, but it has created a fertile ground for inventing solutions, and methods. The problem of the study focuses on the challenge posed by the Covid-19 pandemic calls for developing positive innovative perceptions by architects and planners to lay a new path for the practice architecture and planning. The importance of the study lies in tracking and extrapolating architecture and urban planning. The most important objectives of the study is to pay research fields and innovation in architecture in attention to reduce infectious viruses that spread in the environment surrounding the building, and to search alternatives for environmentally balanced, and sustainable modern cities The results of the study will provide researchers with important information about architecture and urban planning. It also will assist to officials and decision makers to learn how to practice urban planning in light of the Corona. The study foresaw three axes of research trends (Triple Recovery Resisting in architecture and planning) in light of the Covid-19, which are SUSTAINABLE planning developmental recovery, GREEN recovery and Digital recovery (SGD). This study recommends searching for innovative solutions that enhance the concept of green recovery, digital, sustainable development in architecture and urbanism to reduce environment and integrate design by technologies and innovative solutions. Keywords: COVID-19, Environment, Technology, Design, City, Architecture, Urban planning

Technologies of environmental engineering protection in the context of sustainable architecture development: alternative approaches

The development of the concept of sustainable architecture requires in-depth research due to the exceptional complexity and relevance of this problem. In this regard, the purpose of this article is to consider the technologies of engineering environmental protection related to measures to preserve the environment, maintain ecological balance, and reduce the negative effects of human activity on the natural environment. A selection of project proposals of objects is given, where technological developments are presented, characterized by a new alternative approach to creating an eco-sustainable habitat by means of its engineering protection. The technologies that ensure sustainable waste disposal are revealed recycling of urban waste using a closed system for the production of energy and materials from garbage. A wide range of engineering proposals for seawater purification and processing of floating debris accumulation has identified: technologies for the disposal of such waste and their conversion into energy, the elimination of islands from oceanic debris from the water surface. Alternative technologies of engineering environmental protection and climate adjustment for managing its changes, as well as habitat restoration in the sinking coastal areas of the city are presented. Attention is drawn to the problem of eliminating the consequences of negative impacts on ecosystems and restoring the natural environment: the transformation and recreation of forests and areas with drained swamps, as well as the formation of agricultural biodiversity in the context of food security. The results of the study can be useful for the theory and practice of sustainable architecture formation, as they open up completely new opportunities for creative search.

УСТОЙЧИВОЕ РАЗВИТИЕ АРХИТЕКТУРНОГО ОБЛИКА ПРОМЫШЛЕННЫХ ОБЪЕКТОВ НА ПРИМЕРЕ ЗАРУБЕЖНОГО ОПЫТА

The industry is at a new qualitative stage of its development. The prerequisites for the transition to a new stage are the following: the development of science, the use of modern technologies, innovations, materials, computerization and programming. The architecture of modern industrial buildings is the object of research. The architectural appearance of "sustainable architecture" for industrial purposes is poorly studied. The characteristic features of architectural solutions are studied. They helped to achieve the belonging of the object to the "sustainable architecture", including in the decisions of the appearance of the industrial facility. Volumes, facades, basic planning ideas affecting the volume and appearance of the object are analyzed. Conclusions are formulated. Attitude towards industry of architecture and towards architecture of industrial buildings are changing. A general trend has been identified – this is the humanization of industrial architecture: a partial departure from the standardization of architectural solutions; multifunctionality; a departure from "closed" production; the appearance of a building with "blurred" typological features of industrial architecture, a shift towards the appearance of a public object. The tendencies to fulfill the criteria of "sustainable development of architecture" are formulated: the use of alternative sources of electricity, innovative technologies and building materials; the active use of scientific developments; computerization and programming. Special attention is paid to safety for the population and working personnel, environmental safety. A set of measures is being taken to achieve safety, including the use of architectural and structural solutions. The originality of facades, volumes, non-standard solutions of an ideological and planning nature also become the hallmark of the "sustainable development of architecture".

Sustainable Development in the Context of the Architecture of Environmental Friendly Medical Centers in Rural Areas (Case for Ukraine)

The study of ways to improve medical care in rural areas is relevant for many countries, including Ukraine, whose territory continues to be destroyed for five months (at the time of writing) due to Russian military aggression. The article is based on the results of research by various scientists, primarily related to the sustainable development of architecture and urban planning, as well as the author’s research in recent years. The article’s purpose is to search for new architectural forms of organizing medical care in rural settlements that would contribute to the influx of young people and the development of medicine. An analytical method, a review of information sources, a full-scale survey with photo fixation, a survey of rural residents, and conceptual and exploratory design as part of the educational process at the university were used. The result of the study is a proposal for the design of new types of buildings with two main functions (“work” + “housing”).

Retrospective Analysis of Sustainable Architecture: Mind-Mapping Development of Ideas and Expression

This research focuses on the historical development of sustainable architecture. The study highlights the dynamic interrelation between ethics and aesthetics, it identifies the key concepts, trends that are relevant today in order to achieve harmonious co-existence between humans and nature. The article consists of six chapters that chronologically highlight the important developmental turns of environmentally oriented architecture: 1-collision between industrial and natural in the 19th and early 20th centuries, 2-at the edge of the modern movement, 3-environmental awakening in 1960s – 1970s, 4-the wind of change in 1980s, 5-the rise of sustainable architecture in 1990s and the emerging complexity of design, 6-sustainability in architecture as a global phenomenon. The concluding section summarizes and generalizes the findings. It also presents the existing problems, offering insights for the future development. The methodology of the research includes literature review, critical analysis, comparative analysis, and systematization. The mind mapping technique and timeline construction are applied as tools in the study to extract the core ideas and developmental shifts from the linear historical analysis.

Effects of different environment combinations on the comfort and productivity of researchers in winter

Indoor environmental quality is considered an important indicator of the sustainable development of architecture. It not only reflects the comfort level of occupants in the building but also affects their productivity, particularly in research institutions. However, due to the inherent correlation among various environmental indexes, it is difficult to evaluate the influence of specific physical parameters on the occupant’s comfort and research performance. This paper is based on an experiment conducted in a controlled research office in a pharmaceutical research company in the Northeast of China. The controlled research office was equipped with a radiant floor heating system that supplied heating in winter. We recruited 32 researchers and divided them into four subgroups. Each subgroup of researchers was required to conduct daily research activities under 12 different environment combinations. Data were collected from physical environment measurements, questionnaire surveys and performance tests. The results reflected that under the condition of radian floor heating in winter, changes in thermal, visual and acoustic environments could have a significant influence on occupants’ satisfaction with the environment. However, the research performance was affected only by thermal and acoustic conditions. There was a weak correlation among thermal, visual, acoustic and indoor air quality comfort.

Basic principles for the development of a sustainable architecture

This paper presents the basic principles of sustainable architecture at the current stage of architecture and construction development. The development of sustainable architecture is closely linked to the concept of «greenhouses», «bio architecture», «smart homes» and refers not only to individual buildings but to all elements of the environment. The importance of applying solar and wind energy in the conditions of our republic is noted.

«Roadmap» for the Development of Eco-sustainable Habitat in Architecture: Innovative Approaches

The environmental priorities of the formation of the habitat space in the context of the paradigm of sustainable development of architecture as a challenge to civilization are considered. An environmental approach has been developed in architectural and urban practice as an alternative to the formation of architectural objects. Current trends and perspectives of the environmental approach in the formation of an eco-positive habitat in the context of the use of sustainability principles in the design of energy efficient buildings have been defined. Innovative approaches to the organization of the spatial environment of the future have been revealed, integrated ecological systems of automated building management have been considered, as well as environmental techniques for the formation of architectural objects using autonomous energy supply. The concepts of sustainable architecture in the context of eco-oriented thinking have been demonstrated. Bio-tectonic concepts of the organization of spatial habitat in modern conditions, as well as prospects and strategy for the development of sustainable architecture of the future have been defined. It is proposed to consider the “road map” of urban civilization in the context of the formation of a comfortable and safe spatial habitat.

Return to the Native Earth: Historical Analysis of Foreign Influences on Traditional Architecture in Burkina Faso

Learning from the sustainability of traditional architecture, as a solution to the current ecological crisis, seems more challenging in societies where a cultural imposition has occurred. In Burkina Faso, vernacular architecture has experienced a process of transformation, still in course, relying heavily on foreign resources and losing its adaptation to environmental conditions. As in other contexts, the dynamics of transformation are being examined. Joining this line of work, this research aims to explain the causes of the current local perception of traditional building techniques in Burkina Faso in order to consider how a sustainable development of its architecture would be possible. To this end, a historical analysis is conducted by reviewing the literature, consulting historical documents and collecting data during two stays in 2018. The study shows how earth has ceased to be appreciated by progressively becoming associated with “non-definitive constructions”; this perception is due to the narratives put forward by foreign agents since the end of the 19th century. The sustainable development of architecture in Burkina Faso seems to demand a return to the use of earth, local resource par excellence, but this will only be possible if the devaluation of this building material is reversed.

Preservation and Adaptation of Historical Manor Complexes as an Organic Component of the Sustainable Development Concept

The purpose of this article is to address such problem as preservation of the historical heritage objects and more specifically – the historical manor complexes through the prism of the sustainable development principles. The set task is to identify the existing problems in such field as restoration and capitalization of architectural heritage as well as to articulate recommendations on their resolution. The methods of conducting the work: analysis of the legislative base, statistical data, and case studies, as well as juxtaposition of the subject being researched with the sustainable development principles. The study has resulted in the conclusion that preservation of the cultural heritage objects is one of the priority tasks in the paradigm of sustainable development of architecture, residential settlements and the society. Having identified the major problems of the restoration sphere, the author has formulated briefly the methods for their resolution at the macro-, micro-, and mezo-levels.

USE OF ENERGY-EFFICIENT TECHNOLOGIES AND ARCHITECTURAL PLANNING METHODS OF DEALING WITH ADVERSE CLIMATIC CONDITIONS ON THE EXAMPLE OF MODERN ARCHITECTURE

The article reveals issues related to the relevance of the use of energy efficient technologies and architectural and planning methods of dealing with adverse climatic conditions in the modern world. The concept of extremality is revealed in architecture and a classification of extreme conditions is presented. The analysis of the state policy in the field of efficient use of energy resources was carried out and the vector of development of energy saving programs for Russia was determined. The purpose of the work was based on the analysis of modern foreign design and construction experience to identify the advantages and disadvantages of facilities using energy efficient technologies and architectural planning methods to combat adverse climatic conditions, and determine the prospects of their use in the domestic construction practice. The study of the influence of extreme climatic conditions on the architectural and planning solutions of buildings was carried out and the peculiarities of their design, primarily related to the issues of improving energy efficiency, were revealed. It was concluded that the objects under study can be considered as one of the directions for the development of sustainable architecture.

ГУМАНИЗАЦИЯ И УСТОЙЧИВОЕ РАЗВИТИЕ АРХИТЕКТУРНОЙ СРЕДЫ МЕДИЦИНСКИХ КОМПЛЕКСОВ

A study of the main criteria for sustainable development in architecture of large medical complexes and their impact on recovery of patients are pointed out in the article. This study was conducted on the basis of analysis of foreign materials and research work. A new stage in sustainability of medical complexes architecture, as an architecture that brings recovery was revealed. Synthesis, analysis and conclusions taken from books, articles and design experience of modern medical complexes are results of this study. The result of this study is that main design directions of modern medical complexes have been formulated. This article has practical significance, so obtained results will interest practicing architects who are faced with the task of creating a comfortable and healthy environment, as well as for those people who are responsible for design and operation of such objects. Modern criteria of sustainability in architecture of medical complexes help to create a healthier environment, improve public perception and increase the efficiency of such institutions.

Design Strategies of Elderly Facilities Based on Existing Hotel Buildings Renovation

With the degree of population ageing rising continuously and the number of disabled and mentally disabled elderly rapidly increasing, the demand for care facilities for the elderly is growing. On the other hand, due to the Chinese urban expansion in the previous stage, a large number of existing buildings are faced with the problems of transformation and reconstruction，the reconstruction and utilization of existing building resources are also gradually paid attention to by all sectors of the society. In order to explore the new ideas of elderly facility development and realize the sustainable development of architecture. In this paper, through field research and case analysis methods, combined with the renovation process of Beijing friendship health community, put forward relevant strategies to transform the existing hotel buildings into care facilities for the elderly in terms of functional transformation, streamline arrangement, space construction, infiltration of the concept of suitable for the aged and improvement of structural adaptability, in the hope of raise rationalization proposals for the reconstruction of existing hotels into elderly facilities. The study also found that the existing hotel buildings have unique adaptability in the transformation into elderly facilities, which provides possible and convenient conditions for the success of the reconstruction.

Architecture spatial arrangement of Bajo tribes settlement in Kabalutan Island of Central Sulawesi

Vernacular architecture is a potential phenomenon that capable of generating local theory for settlement arrangement in accordance with the condition of natural environment and local culture which is the development of sustainable architecture. In this research they study the phenomenon of architecture settlement which is focused on spatial layout of Bajo tribe in Kabalutan Island, using phenomenology method. The purpose of this research, to find the concept of spatial layout that underlies the order of Bajo settlements in Kabalutan Island. This research produces a spatial layout based on the concept of ethnic fraternity, integrating with the natural conditions that are adaptations of Bajo people's behaviour.

Applying Sustainable Development in Architecture, Planning and Infra-Structure of Abha to be the First Eco-City in the Middle East

Sustainability improvement in Saudi Arabia and the whole Middle East is focused on only buildings and small projects. However, the history of architecture in the Middle East starting from 7th century to the end of 19th century was the real beginning of sustainable design and development. Nowadays, there is no wide planning to take a step forward towards sustainable city. Abha in Saudi Arabia could be one of the best inceptions as a sustainable city. Its climate puts Abha in the first places to be selected for applying sustainable development. Abha is the biggest city in Asir territory and the capital of tourism in Saudi Arabia. It is located 2,200 meters above the sea level with a prolific soil on the mountains of south-western Saudi Arabia (Hoiberg D. H., 2010). All over the year, the temperature moves from its lowest level around 7 C° to its maximum of 28 C° (Weather spark, n.d.). The average rainfall is 278 mm, which means that it is enough for human use and irrigation. This paper is focusing on studying the actual situation of Abha’s development and apply sustainable criteria on its architecture, planning and infra-structure to move it inside the territory of eco-cities. Keywords: Sustainable development, Abha, Architecture, Infra-structure, sustainable city

The influence of carbonized recycled fine aggregate on the bond properties between recycled aggregate concrete and corroded rebars

Recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) technology is one of the important measures for the development of green concrete, which can realize the sustainable development of architecture, resources and environment. Steel corrosion has great influence on the safety and durability of reinforced concrete structure, the research problem of bonding between corroded steel bars and RAC has important significance and engineering value. The effect of carbonized recycled fine aggregate (C-RFA) on bond behaviour between corroded rebars and RAC was studied through 28 sets of pull-out tests, were performed on RAC with recycled coarse aggregate (RCA) replacement percentage of 70%. Four carbonized recycled fine aggregate replacement percentages (0%, 20%, 30% and 40%) and four corrosion rates (0%, 1%, 2% and 4%) were considered in this study. The results show that carbonized RFA improved the peak pull-out strength of the specimens. The peak pull-out strength of the specimens with 20% C-RFA replacement percentage had only 1.02% decrease compared with those of unincorporated of RFA. When rebar corrosion rates was less than 4%, the corrosion of rebar improved peak pull-out strength of the specimen. It was found that 2% corrosion rate had the most significant effect.

Log houses moving as an element of sustainable development in architecture

Investors moving log houses are faced with many challenges in the course of their investment, beginning with the issue of obtaining a building permit (Polish building law does not provide for this type of investment), all the way to numerous difficulties when erecting the building. The study outlines the investment process for the moving of log houses, with a particular emphasis on the stages during which it is possible to make various decisions which affect on the future use of the structure.

Framing a Sustainable Architecture for Data Analytics Systems: An Exploratory Study

Data analytics systems (DASs) with big data capabilities have started playing a promising role in online service ecosystems and large-scaled interconnected systems of many enterprises. The rapid development of analytics models and technologies, along with affordable infrastructures and accumulated data repositories, leads to encouraging expectations on DAS, while also bringing challenges in terms of how to deal with the increased development complexity. However, systematic methodologies for designing a sustainable DAS are still missing. To harness the dynamics raised by technology evolution, ambiguous requirements, under-explored data environments, and so on, framing a sustainable software architecture turns out to be a critical task. By exploring the complex nature of DAS, we propose a novel approach, sustainable architecture development for DAS (SstAD-DAS), to provide practical guidelines for architecture development. A shock absorber mechanism is presented to harness the dynamics of DAS and facilitate the development of a sustainable architecture, the “long decision chain” challenges are handled with a generic process model, and collaborations and responsibilities of participants are suggested to enable better model implementation. SstAD-DAS allows architects to accommodate the long decision chain, leverage skill sets from multiple contributors, and evaluate architectural decisions continuously. Finally, this paper demonstrates the capability and usability of SstAD-DAS by sharing experiences and observations from the continuous development of an intelligence analysis system.