AR3027 Green Building Syllabus:
AR3027 Green Building Syllabus – Anna University Regulation 2021
OBJECTIVES
To give introduction to the concept of green building.
To give exposure to the different systems and organisations associated with green building concept.
To give knowledge about the various areas/ realms of architecture in which green building concepts can be applied.
UNIT I INTRODUCTION TO CONCEPT OF GREEN BUILDING
Evolution and definition of the term Green Building. Benefits of green building. History and role of different organisations. World Green Building Council, LEED, BREEAM, GREENSTAR, ECBC, GRIHA, IGBC, etc., Different methods and systems to rate a building. Criteria in different systems. Salient points common to all systems. Typology wise parameters for green building. Sustainable Development Goals.
UNIT II SITE AND RESOURCES
Green building and site selection. Working with the site and optimal utilisation of resources. available. Soil, ecology, landscape, water, circulation, microclimate, lighting, air quality, noise. Site planning principles. Accessibility for differently abled. Recycling and reuse of materials. Rain water management. Waste management. Health and well being. Case studies.
UNIT III ARCHITECTURAL MORPHOLOGY
Building footprint, shape, size and proportion to optimise comfort and energy consumption. Building components such as openings, courtyards, skylights, shading devices, fenestration, etc., Designing for lighting, ventilation and rain within the local climatic context. Case studies.
UNIT IV ENERGY AND MATERIALS
Embodied energy of materials. Thermal performance of materials. Optimising energy performance. Reducing energy demand. Life Cycle Cost. Building system management. Finishes and fenestration. Recycling and reuse of materials. Air quality in buildings. Non Toxic materials. Renewable energy for buildings. Case studies.
UNIT V ZERO CARBON BUILDING
Different techniques and methods for zero carbon building. Case studies.
OUTCOME
Familiarity with concept of green building.
Knowledge about different systems of green buildings
Exposure to green buildings in practice in various areas of architecture.
TEXTBOOKS
1. GRIHA Manuals
2. Francis D.K.Ching, Green Building Illustrated, Wiley 2014
3. Michael Bauer, Peter Mösle, Michael Schwarz, Green Building, Guidebook for Sustainable Architecture, Springer 2010
REFERENCES
1. Bill Maclay, The New Net Zero, Chelsea Green Publishing Co 2014