The Annotated Bibliography Project. Sustainable Architecture

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Sustainable Architecture
Akadiri, Peter O., Ezekiel A. Chinyio, and Paul O. Olomolaiye. "Design of a sustainable building: A conceptual framework for implementing sustainability in the building sector." Buildings 2.2 (2012): 126-152.
The researchers provide a conceptual framework that can be applied to ensure sustainability in the building industry. While the construction industry is critical, the authors indicate that it also consumes a lot of energy and material resources. The paper advocates that sustainable building practices are essential in ensuring a balance between economic, social and environmental performance. With the growing concern about environmental effects of the industry, it is critical to establish alternative ways of sustainable architecture. The need future demand for construction demands that individuals should develop more ways of minimizing impact on the environment. As such, individuals in the construction industry should integrate sustainability principles at the onset of construction projects. The main challenge for designers is to incorporate the various sustainability practices in ways that are innovative.
Schroeder, Torsten. "Giving meaning to the concept of sustainability in architectural design practices: Setting out the analytical framework of translation." Sustainability 10.6 (2018): 1710.
The researchers are aware of the debates about the “environmental crisis” that has occupied the public domain. While architects have increasingly addressed the issue of sustainability, contradictions and ambiguities emerge. The main challenge remains to identify the most effective way of translating environmental concerns into architectural designs. The author proposes the concept of translation in architectural design practices. The concept of translation involves bringing together heterogeneous entities. These entities can be architects, world views, and arguments among others. Sustainability requires that these heterogeneous entities become associated. The process begins with design briefing which entails aligning the different stakeholders in the design team to the sustainability process. The next step is addressing the conflicts that emerge from different stakeholders. For instance, architects and engineers may conflict with what constitutes sustainable construction. The last step is establishing equivalences between the projected and the actual design. This assists in establishing the variances and finding ways of addressing them. In essence, this article indicates the essence of using the concept of translation to address issues of sustainability. Translation is critical in addressing conflicting interests.
Heerwagen, Judith H. "Investing in people: The social benefits of sustainable design." Rethinking Sustainable Construction. Sarasota, FL 50 (2006).
The author explores the benefits of sustainable architecture. In the article, the researcher advocates that individuals should not only see buildings as investments but also as habitats where individuals live. The article identifies various benefits brought about by sustainable architecture. Firstly, it facilitates connection with nature. Allowing individuals to connect with nature is critical in enhancing their emotional, psychological and cognitive wellness. Secondly, sustainable architecture enhances the health of people. Designing buildings that enable individuals to control ambient conditions enhances their health. Such buildings reduce stress of the occupants. For instance, working in an environment that incorporates daylight and sunlight increases visibility. Additionally, sustainable architecture is necessary for enhancing a sense of community. When individuals can work together, they are in a better position to collaborate. The move increases performance for workers.
Grierson, David, and Carolyn Mary Moultrie. "Architectural design principles and processes for sustainability: Towards a typology of sustainable building design." Design Principles and Practices (2011): 623-634.
The authors indicate that buildings consume energy and resources on large scale. Poorly designed buildings today will have adverse impacts on future generation. Given the negative implications unsustainable architectures, it is necessary to ensure that future buildings do not pose the same challenges. The article stipulates that future designs should consider the new environmental brief as the starting point. The specific design criteria for sustainability should be outlined at the onset of the construction process. Then, environmental designs can be developed specifically to meet the outlined design. Additionally, the researchers advocate that future architectural designs should ensure the choice of sustainable construction materials. In the future, the authors believe that sustainable design ...