ARCHITECTURAL SCIENCE FORUM - THE NEXT GENERATIONS

When technologies become dysfunctional and adversely impact the ecology-such as with the over-combustion of fossil fuels for energy-then an appropriate cultural response and re-crafting of the technologies are needed to restore a sustainable balance. In the early 2000s, thermal insulation levels wer...

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Published in:The Canadian Architect 2023-10, Vol.68 (7), p.44-49
Main Author: Kesik, Ted
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adaptation
Architects
Architecture
Carbon footprint
Climate change
Culture
Energy conservation
Environmental quality
Fossil fuels
Global warming
Green buildings
Indoor environments
Public buildings
Science
Sustainable development
Thermal insulation
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Summary:When technologies become dysfunctional and adversely impact the ecology-such as with the over-combustion of fossil fuels for energy-then an appropriate cultural response and re-crafting of the technologies are needed to restore a sustainable balance. In the early 2000s, thermal insulation levels were commonly increased to promote energy conservation, but as a result, many buildings were experiencing performance problems related to the inadequate management of heat, air and moisture flows. More must be done to revive the elegance of vernacular and passive systems that dominated architecture long before cheap and plentiful fossil fuels swept aside form and fabric with brute-force electro-mechanical conditioning. Measuring energy performance, embodied and operational carbon, indoor environmental quality, and occupant comfort and satisfaction can provide critical feedback to improve design and project delivery.
ISSN:0008-2872
1923-3353