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Elements Of Sustainable Architecture In Vernacular Architecture: The Case Of 19 Th Century Urban Dwellings Of Kosovo, Arbër Sadiki, Arnia Kryeziu
Elements Of Sustainable Architecture In Vernacular Architecture: The Case Of 19 Th Century Urban Dwellings Of Kosovo, Arbër Sadiki, Arnia Kryeziu
UBT International Conference
The paper presents a research on parameters of sustainable architecture identified in the vernacular architecture of Kosovo, specifically in the urban dwelling constructed during the 19 th century. Main principles of sustainable architecture in general were initially evaluated and elaborated in order to identify and compare to the study cases included in this research. Analyzes have shown characteristic architectural elements of this typologies such as: extended eaves, open end closed çardak (garret, balcony), window wooden shutters, natural building materials, vegetation and etcetera, to be part of the conscious design with sustainable approach. As conclusion, these models illustrate an excellent example …
An Evaluation On Applications Of Sustainable Approaches In Condominiums, Nida Yildirim
An Evaluation On Applications Of Sustainable Approaches In Condominiums, Nida Yildirim
UBT International Conference
Nowadays, as the result of the damage caused by building sector to the environment and with increased depletion of natural resources, sustainable architecture has required to be an integral part of the construction industry. To prevent unhealthy construction and to increase the number of sustainable or green buildings in terms of the environment, there were established several sustainable building rating systems. These sustainable building rating systems, while maintaining human health and comfort, also try to decrease the damage of the environment to a lower level. However, rating systems have specific criteria depending on their countries climate and culture. Therefore, these …
Façade Evaluation Facility, Suresh Sadineni, Wendell Cocina, Robert F. Boehm
Façade Evaluation Facility, Suresh Sadineni, Wendell Cocina, Robert F. Boehm
Nevada Renewable Energy Consortium Meeting
The second annual Nevada Renewable Energy Consortium meeting took place at UNLV on August 20. The meeting focused on the current three NVREC program areas: Solar, Biomass and Geothermal. Presentations were made by participating entities and a poster session followed.