Passive Solar Design : Improve Living Conditions and Sustainability
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2021
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As a result of human activities in recent years, along with the non-stop advancement and subsequent expansion of our society. Humanity has had a significant impact on the environment that we rely upon. That is not to say that technological advancement has only led to negative consequences, yet climate change is one of the undeniable outcomes. (He and Silliman 2019) And it is an ongoing process which every individual will have to deal with, especially in the fields of interior architecture. When constructing a building one usually starts with reviewing the project site, for instance the surrounding sceneries, native vegetation, neighboring buildings, lighting conditions just to name a few. These are all important yet freely available resources that come with the site. If utilized correctly they could have a substantial impact not only on the building itself but most importantly for the residents occupying the structure. Nowadays with better building materials and numerous mechanical systems to heat up or cooldown the structure. We tend to disregard the importance of the natural environment, and incline to think that one can overcome most of it with technology. However, I would argue that instead of actively fighting against the given circumstance, we ought to take advantage of the environment. With the help of natural energy sources, it is possible to achieve a desirable interior climate without exhausting large amounts of energy. The result not only benefits the environment, but most importantly saves cost, which is usually the biggest constraint in a project