energy demand by sectors
Buildings 40%
Traffic 32%
Other 28%
Sustainable architecture - tree pillars
Strong Sustainability
Define efficiency, consistency and sufficiency
Efficiency:
Brundlandt Formel 1987
Gro Harlem Brundlandt - Norwegischer Ministerpräsident
Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
Life cycle assessment
Second Paradigm shift
First Paradigm Shift
from single building to urban district
Sustainability - tree pillar model in the construction sector
economic
environmental
sociocial
Strategies according to sustainable building
Efficiency - Strategy: efficient use of resources (energy, material, building material)
Consistency - Strategy: use of renewable resources (Closed-loop economy, recycling, reuse, recovery)
Sufficiency - Strategy: appropriate use of resources
(Reduction of living space per capita, synergies, multiple use, self-restrictions)
Exam questions:
Describe the pillars of sustainability?
Environment: To maintain the health of ecosystems and preserve natural capital for current and future generations
Society: To foster well-being and create a cohesive society where people have equal opportunities and access to essential resources
Economy: Main goal from this perspective is to achieve and maintain long-term economic growth and stability without depleting resources or harming social and environmental well-being
How can sustainability strategies be implemented in buildings? Give practical examples.
Environment:
reduction of greenhouse gas emissions
protection of the ozone layer
Society:
residence of humans in buildings
creation of social housing
Economy
minimization of life cycle costs
development of innovative products
Which crises lead to more sustainability in the construction sector?
Resource Crisis
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