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Environmental Science in Architecture

The document discusses the importance of Environmental Science in architecture, emphasizing the need for architects to understand environmental systems to minimize negative impacts of built spaces. It highlights global and local environmental challenges such as climate change and resource depletion, and showcases the Suzlon One Earth building as an example of environmentally conscious architecture. The text underscores the significant role architects play in resource consumption and energy efficiency within the built environment.

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Environmental Science in Architecture

The document discusses the importance of Environmental Science in architecture, emphasizing the need for architects to understand environmental systems to minimize negative impacts of built spaces. It highlights global and local environmental challenges such as climate change and resource depletion, and showcases the Suzlon One Earth building as an example of environmentally conscious architecture. The text underscores the significant role architects play in resource consumption and energy efficiency within the built environment.

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Environmental Science

for Architecture

C.A.T | AET 402 | SEMESTER 8 | MODULE 1


Environmental Science

A multifaceted relation involving a dynamic interaction with


built spaces and natural surroundings

Architecture
What does Environmental Science mean?

An interdisciplinary field that studies


environmental problems and human
impacts on the environment.

Need for the study on environment:

Assess human impacts due to


developments, find solutions and
minimize negative effects to Live longer,
healthier and be more productive.
Why do Architects need environmental
education | consciousness

Environment and Architecture are


natural companions
Is it possible to design a good space or a
building without understanding the
natural systems?

Architecture can’t be inert it is a part of


a complex system (environment)
Scope of an Architect

Buildings has a significant part in resource consumption & waste


generation

“The field uses almost 40% of the energy produced – hence the designers
have an important role to play”
Let's Discuss!
Global and local environmental challenges
affecting built environment:

Climate change
Resource depletion
Pollution (air, water,
land)
Water shortage
Desertification
Urban flooding
Coastal flooding
Loss of biodiversity
Urban Heat Island effect
How well are we aware?

Historical perspective and evolution of environmental awareness

“The goal of life is living in agreement with nature” – zeno 450 BC


Evolution of environmental awareness
Evolution of environmental awareness
Evolution of environmental awareness in
Architecture
Architecture that exemplify env.
consciousness
Industrialisation: steel – concrete –mass production - standardisation
Where did it take us?
Suzlon one Earth

• Location: Pune,
Maharashtra
• Area: 70865 Sq.M
• Architect: C.
Charles Benninger
• Corporate office
• Capacity: 3000
employees
• Notable for :
Energy efficiency,
green rating,
Suzlon one earth – HQ, Pune by CCBA horizontal
spanning
“A counter blast to the Glass box”

• Platinum LEED rated


• 5 star certified by GRIHA and TERI
• Has onsite renewable energy source
• NET Zero building
• Sensitive towards climate that is both energy
efficient and draws vernacular solutions.
• Inspired from Fatehpur Sikri, Madurai Meenakshi
temple
• [Link]

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