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A Study on the Sustainable Characteristics of the London City Hall (런던 시청사의 지속가능적 특성에 관한 연구)

  • Chung, Tae-Yong
    • Korean Institute of Interior Design Journal
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    • v.20 no.5
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    • pp.3-12
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    • 2011
  • The purpose of this study is to analyze the sustainable characteristics of London city hall designed by Norman Foster. The most important part of sustainable architecture might be the energy reduction including minimizing CO$_2$ emission but social and economical aspects of sustainability should not be neglected. London City Hall as a successful example of sustainable architecture depends its success on the harmony of social, environmental and economical aspects of sustainability. Social sustainability in London City Hall appears on appropriateness and public good in the facility. London City Hall act as a symbol of redevelopment and civic community. Environmental sustainability of London City Hall summarized as using unique building form, double skin and underground water cooling system for the purpose of energy saving. Computer modeling technology was introduced to save construction cost for economic aspect of sustainability. Rational configuration of mechanical system strengthen the durability of facility. In case of London City Hall, the function of building, site condition and architectural concept fulfill the every aspects of sustainability in architecture. Besides these conditions, Foster applied sustainability to London City Hall as active and concrete design concept to complete its design goals.

Cooling System Design Factors related to Mechanical Load Component (MLC) in Data Center (데이터센터 냉방 시스템의 MLC(Mechanical Load Component) 관련 설계인자 도출)

  • Kim, Ji-Hye
    • Journal of Korean Institute of Architectural Sustainable Environment and Building Systems
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    • v.12 no.6
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    • pp.606-617
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    • 2018
  • Increased density of racks has resulted in increased use of data center cooling energy and the needs for energy efficient cooling systems has increased. In response to these needs, ASHRAE presented a performance indicator, which is Mechanical Load Component (MLC), for the purpose of evaluating systems at the design stage. However, the MLC metrics presented in the current standard can only be determined for system compliance and compared alternative systems with the system configuration completed. Therefore, there are limitations to considering MLC from the early stages of design. In this study, to extend the scope of application of MLC in the design phase, the design factors of the main equipment comprising the cooling system are classified by the MLC load component and interrelations between design factors were identified.

Aspects Of Architectural Design Using BIM Technologies

  • Tikhonova, Oleksandra;Selikhova, Yana;Donenko, Vasyl;Kulik, Mykhailo;Frolov, Denys;Iasechko, Maksym
    • International Journal of Computer Science & Network Security
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    • v.22 no.1
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    • pp.85-92
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    • 2022
  • In this article, we look at the application of BIM (Building Information Modeling) in sustainable infrastructures. In response to global warming, energy shortages, and environmental degradation, people are trying to build eco-friendly, low-carbon cities and promote eco-friendly homes. A "green" building is the entire life cycle of a building that includes maximizing the conservation of resources (energy, water, land, and materials), protecting the environment, reducing pollution, providing people with healthy, comfortable, and efficient use of space, and establishing harmony between nature and architecture. In the field of ecological and sustainable buildings, BIM modeling can be integrated into buildings with analog energy, air flow analysis, and solar building ecosystems. Using BIM technologies, you can reduce the amount of waste and improve the quality of construction. These technologies create "visualization" of digital building models through multidimensional digital design solutions that provide" modeling and analysis "of Scientific Collaboration Platforms for designers, architects, utility engineers, developers, and even end users. Moreover, BIM helps them use three-dimensional digital models in project design and construction and operational management.

New or Renew: Constructing Tomorrow with Kit of Parts

  • Ilkay Standard;Sena Kucukayan
    • International Journal of High-Rise Buildings
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    • v.13 no.1
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    • pp.97-102
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    • 2024
  • In this paper, we would like to share our ongoing research on global population and demographic shifts and the corresponding need for diverse responses. As population growth varies worldwide, the pressing issue is the current global housing shortage. The USA alone lacks 4 million homes, underlining the urgency for new construction and renewal of existing. Our focus is primarily on new building processes, which must also incorporate elements of renewal for future sustainability. Our research addresses several key questions: How will roles for construction professionals change? What should be the primary goal of the design process? What types of technologies are currently available, and which aspects of the process can be enhanced with AI? A significant part of our study is exploring sustainable building methods that reduce embodied carbon and increase speed of construction. Our goal is to extend the transition from smart homes to cities, analyzing the evolution towards smart communities and cities. A critical aspect of our research is the 'kit of parts concept, involving prefabrication and modular construction. This approach is essential for both rebuilding and new projects, potentially lowering costs in manufacturing and design for long term. Lastly, we present a detailed comparison of the construction industry with manufacturing.

Estimating on The Construction Costs for Public Kindergarten Buildings (공립단설유치원 신설 소요경비 산정)

  • Park, Sung-Chul;Park, Hee-Won
    • The Journal of Sustainable Design and Educational Environment Research
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    • v.13 no.1
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    • pp.1-14
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    • 2014
  • The purpose of this study is to propose different construction costs based on the number of kindergarten classrooms. Literature review reorganized the space program for kindergartens. For suggesting the room sizes of each spaces, this paper collected the three types of analysis; 1) the previous researches, 2) field survey, and 3) construction drawings. Based on the results, building sizes for the individual class sizes were presented. And, this paper made a standard priced BOQ(Bill of Quantity) through analysis on the existing priced BOQ. Finally, the recommendable construction costs were proposed by applying the building sizes to the standard priced BOQ. The practitioners of school districts and government organizations can make appropriate budgets considering the building sizes.

A Research on the Improvement of G-SEED Certification Standards - Focused on School Facility - (녹색건축 인증기준 개선에 관한 연구 -학교시설 용도를 중심으로-)

  • Meang, Joon Ho;Kim, Sung Joong
    • The Journal of Sustainable Design and Educational Environment Research
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    • v.13 no.1
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    • pp.41-49
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    • 2014
  • Currently G-SEED certification standards was in an effort to building energy-saving and carbon emissions reduction. In this study, focusing on school facilities to suggest an alternative improve green building certification standards through data analysis and conduct an expert Delphi survey. In this study, evaluation of the existing areas of green building certification 7-5 suggest that one out. There are five proposed areas of ecology, health, function, energy and resources. Further it can add areas of economics and $LCCO_2$. Through the assessment items of foreign certification standards evaluated to the feasibility of introducing in Korea. Furthermore taking into account the characteristics of each class, kindergarten, elementary, primary, middle and high schools, College or University were broken down by purpose.

Development of Standard Agreement for a School Complex Project (학교시설 복합화를 위한 표준협약서 개발)

  • Park, Sung-Chul;Park, Hee-Won;Jung, Tae-Hwan
    • The Journal of Sustainable Design and Educational Environment Research
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    • v.13 no.2
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    • pp.1-12
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    • 2014
  • A school building complex means building both the learning spaces of students and convenience space of community within school lands. The projects have has a positive effect on saving the national budget as well as expanding the learning spaces. The absence of standard agreement contracted through discussion of participants, however, has made many problems in the operated projects. Through analysis on the previous researches and conference, the paper finds main problems discussed in the operating step. And, the feasibility study is carried out in order to analyze the appropriateness of on the existing agreements on the problems. Finally, the paper presents the standard agreement for the school building complex projects. The practitioners can prevent the existing problems from new projects through using the proposed agreement. Furthermore, it is expected that the school building complex projects will be activated.

A Survey on the BIM Education Status for Activating BIM Tool Instruction on School Building Construction (학교건축물 BIM 도입활성화를 위한 BIM 교육실태 조사연구)

  • Seo, Deok-Seok;Won, Ho-Sik
    • The Journal of Sustainable Design and Educational Environment Research
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    • v.12 no.2
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    • pp.53-60
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    • 2013
  • BIM(Building Information Modeling) is an indispensable tool to secure global competitiveness in construction sector, as already adapted significantly in European countries and U.S. In particular, as considering School Buildings constructed by BTL Method, using BIM tools are required for the accurate estimation of construction cost in planning stage, exact design and construction, well-judged settlement and performance of maintenance schedule. Therefore, this study investigates the BIM education status and the problems on using BIM tools through a survey of 100 BIM trainees and suggests improvement method of BIM education.

A Study on Comparison between Korea Green Building Certification Criteria and LEED by School Cases (미국의 LEED와 한국의 친환경건축물 인증기준의 비교 연구 -학교시설 사례분석을 통한-)

  • Lee, Seung-Min;Lee, Sang-Min;Meang, Joon-Ho
    • The Journal of Sustainable Design and Educational Environment Research
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    • v.10 no.2
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    • pp.30-45
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    • 2011
  • The purpose of this study is to verify the validity of items and to obtain basic information for spread of Korea Green Building Certification Criteria(KGBCC) by comparing items and school cases of KGBCC with those of LEED 2.1. LEED 2.1 is concentrating on 'Energy' and 'Indoor Air Quality' and KGBCC is relatively showing even distribution. And LEED 2.1 is not evaluate 'Ecology' that is important to us. And school cases of KGBCC and LEED 2.1 obtained similar scores by field or those of KGBCC obtained more scores. Domestic buildings need to ontain certification by KGBCC considering domestic situation. Also we need to lead activating of KGBCC through incentive programs.

Sustainable Buildings - or Sustainable Cities?

  • Schwettmann, Mark
    • International Journal of High-Rise Buildings
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    • v.4 no.2
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    • pp.103-107
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    • 2015
  • China's rapidly growing cities offer a unique opportunity to create highly sustainable communities. Architects and their clients, typically real estate developers, are highly focused on strategies that are effective at reducing energy and water usage at the scale of the individual building or within a master plan of multiple related buildings. However, a closer look at energy consumption reveals that transportation uses more energy worldwide than residential and commercial buildings combined. In light of this, it is appropriate that China is making massive investments in transportation infrastructure like heavy rail rapid transit and grade separated expressways, but the end result of these investments to date has been to enable people to live further from where they work and shop rather than closer - while simultaneously not creating walkable communities. Using positive and negative examples from Asia and the rest of the world, this article will investigate the specific urban design policies such as height limits, setbacks, land use restrictions, parking ratios, and parcel size which might change to enable the creation of truly sustainable communities for China's 21st century.