PASSIVE DESIGN -THE RATIONAL USE OF LANDSCAPE FOR INCREASING SUSTAINABILITY AND THE QUALITY OF LIFE
Abstract
As recent history has demonstrated, the future can only be one of efficiency, rationality and sustainability. The later is a very complex concept when it comes to the built environment, but no matter the type of building analysed, without exception, it begins and relies on the relationship with the building site and natural context. Understanding the site is the first step towards designing or substantially renovating a building that will minimise its impact on the environment, minimise the use of resources and be comfortable and healthier to live in. Adressing aspects such as access to winter sun, summer shading, provision of shelter from strong, cold winds, enhancement of cooling breezes, ensuring privacy, protecting the existing biodiversity are free of charge, but sometimes can have an invaluable impact on sustainability, energy efficiency and a considerable increase in the quality of life.The papers published in the journal are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License, which permits unrestricted, non-commercial use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the work is properly cited.
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