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Full-Text Articles in Architecture
Biobased Products And The Leed® Rating System, Meredith Chambers, Mikesch Muecke
Biobased Products And The Leed® Rating System, Meredith Chambers, Mikesch Muecke
Mikesch Muecke
At the beginning of the 20th century, over 40% by weight of all the materials consumed through the production of goods within the United States were comprised of renewable resources (Matos and Wagner 1998). In contrast, by the end of the 20th century renewable material usage had dropped to less than 8% by weight (Matos and Wagner 1998). Combined with both an increase in the overall rate at which we consume resources as well as growing awareness of the inherently finite availability of nonrenewable resources, the early decades of the 21st century may mark the beginning of a shift back …
Rethinking Urban Green Infrastructure As A Means To Promote Avian Conservation, Allen Lau
Rethinking Urban Green Infrastructure As A Means To Promote Avian Conservation, Allen Lau
Master's Projects and Capstones
There is an under-recognized potential for cities to use urban green infrastructure to contribute to avian biodiversity conservation. At the global scale, climate change and growing urbanization are primary global drivers leading to decline and homogenization in world bird populations. Birds are fundamental and intricate species in ecosystems, and even in urban areas, act as indicator and regulator species contributing to healthy ecosystem function. While many cities have recognized the economic and social benefits associated with green spaces, such as the vast benefits ecosystem services provide to the urban dweller, the use of green spaces to concurrently contribute to avian …
Golden Tools In Green Design: What Drives Sustainability, Innovation, And Value In Green Design Methods?, Jeremy Faludi
Golden Tools In Green Design: What Drives Sustainability, Innovation, And Value In Green Design Methods?, Jeremy Faludi
Dartmouth Scholarship
What do product design teams value in sustainable design methods? Specifically, what kinds of activities and mindsets comprise different design methods, and which ones do design teams believe drive sustainability, innovation, and other value? How could they be combined to improve sustainable design’s value to companies? This study was the first to deconstruct green product design practices into their constituent activities and mindsets to characterize them and hypothesize their potential synergies. It was also the first to empirically test and compare what practitioners value within three of these sustainable design practices—The Natural Step, Whole System Mapping, and Biomimicry. Others have …
Examination Of Leed Certified Building’S Electricity Usage, Nasim Amiri
Examination Of Leed Certified Building’S Electricity Usage, Nasim Amiri
Masters Theses & Specialist Projects
The number of buildings seeking LEED certification has been growing steadily over the past few years. In this study, three academic buildings which were designed and built to LEED certification standards were targeted in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Their electricity consumption and cost effectiveness were examined and compared with predesigned LEED efficiency models of those three buildings. This research directly examined cost effectiveness of LEED buildings in terms of electricity usage. Three case studies were completed to find the initial and on-going electricity costs of LEED buildings and to verify the LEED standard results. LEED aspects of these buildings were discussed …
A Geospatial Assessment Of Social Vulnerability To Sea-Level Rise In Coastal San Luis Obispo, Jesse A. Carpentier
A Geospatial Assessment Of Social Vulnerability To Sea-Level Rise In Coastal San Luis Obispo, Jesse A. Carpentier
Master's Theses
This project is an assessment of social vulnerability to sea-level rise in the unincorporated coastal area of the County of San Luis Obispo (County) using geospatial and statistical analysis. The intention of this assessment is to inform local climate adaptation efforts now required by state legislation. A social vulnerability index was generated at the Census block group level using 32 variables positively correlated with social vulnerability. The social vulnerability score for each block group is the sum of scores generated for the following principle components: (1) race/ethnicity and disability status, (2) social isolation and age, (3) income, and (4) housing …
A Period Examination Through Contemporary Energy Analysis Of Kevin Roche’S Fine Arts Center At University Of Massachusetts-Amherst, L Carl Fiocchi Jr
A Period Examination Through Contemporary Energy Analysis Of Kevin Roche’S Fine Arts Center At University Of Massachusetts-Amherst, L Carl Fiocchi Jr
L. Carl Fiocchi
Studies of buildings belonging to a subset of Modernist architecture, Brutalism, have included discussions pertaining to social and architectural history, critical reception, tectonic form and geometry inspirations, material property selections, period technology limitations, and migration of public perceptions. Evaluations of Brutalist buildings’ energy related performances have been restricted to anecdotal observations with particular focus on the building type’s poor thermal performance, a result of the preferred construction method, i.e. monolithic reinforced concrete used as structure, interior finish and exterior finish. A valid criticism, but one that served to dismiss discussion that the possibility of other positive design strategies limiting energy …
Rebuilding Silicon Valley - An Assessment Of The Silicon Valley Corporate Campus And The Potential For Suburban Sustainability, Eden Lindeman
Rebuilding Silicon Valley - An Assessment Of The Silicon Valley Corporate Campus And The Potential For Suburban Sustainability, Eden Lindeman
Master's Projects and Capstones
Silicon Valley is the San Francisco Bay Area’s economic powerhouse and is herald for its innovation and success. However, Silicon Valley’s urban design is unsustainable and characterized by remote and large corporate campuses that contribute to job sprawl and heavy traffic congestion. Many of the buildings are also not performing at an efficient level and are due for deep overhauls to cut back energy consumption and costs. The inevitable effects of climate change continue to loom large over the world, heightening the importance for the built environment to be reformed into an environment that can mitigate and adapt to climate …
Compiled Research & Materials, Appendix F: Valuable Solar Resources, Andrew Tarutani, Laura Kunas, Conor Mcgrail, Colin Joern, Madalyn Beban
Compiled Research & Materials, Appendix F: Valuable Solar Resources, Andrew Tarutani, Laura Kunas, Conor Mcgrail, Colin Joern, Madalyn Beban
Sustainability and Energy
This document lists several URLs that may offer valuable information as it pertains to solar energy and solar initiatives across the U.S.
Compiled Research & Materials, Appendix H: Tiny Homes Ideas, Andrew Tarutani, Laura Kunas, Madalyn Beban, Conor Mcgrail, Colin Joern
Compiled Research & Materials, Appendix H: Tiny Homes Ideas, Andrew Tarutani, Laura Kunas, Madalyn Beban, Conor Mcgrail, Colin Joern
Sustainability and Energy
This document explains some of the ideas developed by the team that relate to the implementation of a tiny homes neighborhood.
Compiled Research & Materials, Appendix I: Tiny Homes Survey, Andrew Tarutani
Compiled Research & Materials, Appendix I: Tiny Homes Survey, Andrew Tarutani
Sustainability and Energy
This document represents a survey that could be used to gauge student interest for a tiny homes neighborhood.
Compiled Research & Materials, Appendix G: Tiny Homes Consideration, Andrew Tarutani, Laura Kunas, Conor Mcgrail, Colin Joern, Madalyn Beban
Compiled Research & Materials, Appendix G: Tiny Homes Consideration, Andrew Tarutani, Laura Kunas, Conor Mcgrail, Colin Joern, Madalyn Beban
Sustainability and Energy
This document reviews several considerations identified by the team that relate to the concept of a tiny homes neighborhood.
Compiled Research & Materials, Appendix L: Solar America Initiative, S. Grover
Compiled Research & Materials, Appendix L: Solar America Initiative, S. Grover
Sustainability and Energy
This National Renewable Energy Laboratory resource details the benefits of the Solar America Initiative.
Compiled Research & Materials, Appendix K: Economic Impact Potential Of Solar Photovoltaics In Illinois, Illinois State University. Center For Renewable Energy
Compiled Research & Materials, Appendix K: Economic Impact Potential Of Solar Photovoltaics In Illinois, Illinois State University. Center For Renewable Energy
Sustainability and Energy
This 2013 study reviews the potential for economic impact of solar photovoltaics in the state of Illinois.
Compiled Research & Materials, Appendix Q: Energysage Interview, Andrew Tarutani, Conor Mcgrail, Colin Joern, Madalyn Beban, Laura Kunas
Compiled Research & Materials, Appendix Q: Energysage Interview, Andrew Tarutani, Conor Mcgrail, Colin Joern, Madalyn Beban, Laura Kunas
Sustainability and Energy
This document reviews several of the topics discussed in an informational interview with a representative with EnergySage.
Compiled Research & Materials, Appendix N: Keybank Interview, Andrew Tarutani, Laura Kunas, Madalyn Beban, Colin Joern, Conor Mcgrail
Compiled Research & Materials, Appendix N: Keybank Interview, Andrew Tarutani, Laura Kunas, Madalyn Beban, Colin Joern, Conor Mcgrail
Sustainability and Energy
This document reviews several of the topics discussed in an informational interview with KeyBank regarding financing options for solar projects.
Compiled Research & Materials, Appendix O: Energywize Interview, Andrew Tarutani, Madalyn Beban, Laura Kunas, Colin Joern, Conor Mcgrail
Compiled Research & Materials, Appendix O: Energywize Interview, Andrew Tarutani, Madalyn Beban, Laura Kunas, Colin Joern, Conor Mcgrail
Sustainability and Energy
This document reviews several of the topics discussed in an informational interview with Wendell Ott of EnergyWize.
Compiled Research & Materials, Appendix P: Current Solar Pricing, Andrew Tarutani, Laura Kunas, Madalyn Beban, Colin Joern, Conor Mcgrail
Compiled Research & Materials, Appendix P: Current Solar Pricing, Andrew Tarutani, Laura Kunas, Madalyn Beban, Colin Joern, Conor Mcgrail
Sustainability and Energy
This document reviews the current state of solar costs as defined in an informational interview with Wendell Ott of EnergyWize.
Compiled Research & Materials, Andrew Tarutani, Madalyn Beban, Laura Kunas, Colin Joern, Conor Mcgrail
Compiled Research & Materials, Andrew Tarutani, Madalyn Beban, Laura Kunas, Colin Joern, Conor Mcgrail
Sustainability and Energy
This document outlines the research conducted and progress made over the Spring 2017 semester. It details the team's efforts to pursue implementation of a solar co-op in the McPherson Town neighborhood along with an innovative tiny homes neighborhood on the University of Dayton's campus.
Compiled Research & Materials, Appendix M: Mcpherson Town Interview, Andrew Tarutani, Laura Kunas, Madalyn Beban, Conor Mcgrail, Colin Joern
Compiled Research & Materials, Appendix M: Mcpherson Town Interview, Andrew Tarutani, Laura Kunas, Madalyn Beban, Conor Mcgrail, Colin Joern
Sustainability and Energy
This document reviews several of the topics discussed in an informational interview with McPherson Town neighborhood president Phil Leppla.
Compiled Research & Materials, Appendix J: Solar For Economic Development Toolkit, National Association Of Regional Councils
Compiled Research & Materials, Appendix J: Solar For Economic Development Toolkit, National Association Of Regional Councils
Sustainability and Energy
This report was prepared as an account of work sponsored by an agency of the United States Government. Neither the United States Government nor any agency thereof, nor any of their employees, makes any warranty, express or implied, or assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information, apparatus, product, or process disclosed, or represents that its use would not infringe privately owned rights. Reference herein to any specific commercial product, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the …
Reducing The Environmental Impacts Of Building Materials: Embodied Energy Analysis Of A High-Performance Building, Layla Qarout
Reducing The Environmental Impacts Of Building Materials: Embodied Energy Analysis Of A High-Performance Building, Layla Qarout
Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of this research was to assess the embodied energy and carbon emissions of structural building materials, and determine environmental savings associated with construction. In common architectural practice, the analysis of the environmental cost of materials is typically not taken into account. This can be attributed to the lack of available data, loyalty to conventional construction methods, and complexity of embodied energy calculations. Although efforts are made to ensure accuracy of the information contained in energy databases, they are based on public domain sources and the “best” energy and carbon coefficients, with no guarantee to accuracy. Therefore, it is …
Sinatra Living: Technical Scope Summary, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas. Solar Decathlon Team.
Sinatra Living: Technical Scope Summary, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas. Solar Decathlon Team.
Sinatra Living: Planning and Design
This document, labeled as project document 3.4 Technical Scope Summary, contains the scope of technical aspects for the project house.
Sinatra Living: Elevation North, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas. Solar Decathlon Team.
Sinatra Living: Elevation North, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas. Solar Decathlon Team.
Sinatra Living: Planning and Design
An architectural drawing plan of the Sinatra Living house.
Sinatra Living: Project Flow Chart, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas. Solar Decathlon Team.
Sinatra Living: Project Flow Chart, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas. Solar Decathlon Team.
Sinatra Living: Planning and Design
This document contains the Team Las Vegas project flowchart and overall timeline for the planning, design, and execution of the Sinatra Living project house.
Sinatra Living: Elevation West, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas. Solar Decathlon Team.
Sinatra Living: Elevation West, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas. Solar Decathlon Team.
Sinatra Living: Planning and Design
An architectural drawing plan of the Sinatra Living house.
Sinatra Living: Project Structure, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas. Solar Decathlon Team.
Sinatra Living: Project Structure, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas. Solar Decathlon Team.
Sinatra Living: Planning and Design
This document contains the project structure organizational chart for the Team Las Vegas leadership.
Sinatra Living: Elevation South, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas. Solar Decathlon Team.
Sinatra Living: Elevation South, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas. Solar Decathlon Team.
Sinatra Living: Planning and Design
An architectural drawing plan of the Sinatra Living house.
Sinatra Living: Floor Plan (Final), University Of Nevada, Las Vegas. Solar Decathlon Team.
Sinatra Living: Floor Plan (Final), University Of Nevada, Las Vegas. Solar Decathlon Team.
Sinatra Living: Planning and Design
An architectural drawing of the floor plan for the Sinatra Living house.
Sinatra Living: Roof Plan, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas. Solar Decathlon Team.
Sinatra Living: Roof Plan, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas. Solar Decathlon Team.
Sinatra Living: Planning and Design
An architectural drawing for the roof plan of the Sinatra Living house.
Sinatra Living: Concept 3 Set, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas. Solar Decathlon Team.
Sinatra Living: Concept 3 Set, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas. Solar Decathlon Team.
Sinatra Living: Planning and Design
An architectural drawing showing Concept 3, which is one of three available floor plans. This document contains drawings for the interior and exterior of the Sinatra Living house.