Bioclimatic design : Week 2

Lecture slides

Presentation slides: Week 2
Weather Data app
2D Sun path app
3D Sun path app
Lighting app
 
Solar Calculator: http://andrewmarsh.com/apps/releases/sunpath2d.html

Read Chapter 1 from coursebook

Otto H Koenigsberger, O. H.IngersollT. G.Mayhew. Manual Of Tropical Housing & Building

Required Readings

  • Heschong, L. (1979). Thermal delight in architecture. Cambridge, Mass: MIT Press. Page 1-30
  • Pallasmaa, J. (2005). The eyes of the skin: Architecture and the senses. Chichester: Wiley-Academy ; Chapter 1
  • Evans, I., & Smiley, L. (2002). The hand-sculpted house: A philosophical and practical guide to building a cob cottage. White River Junction, Vt.: Chelsea Green Pub.; Chapter 1Modern times [Motion picture]. (2003). MK2 Éditions
  • Bioclimatic Approach to Architectural Regionalism – Chapter 1

Required Activity

Please give your response to the readings here

You will be evaluated on..
a. Understanding the Content
b. Conceptualizing your Opinion

This weeks readings contributes a total of 4 Marks towards the final grade.
The deadline to submit your responses is before the start of the next class. You are not allowed to edit your response after submission.

Late responses receive a 20% deduction per week.

 

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