Green Strategies for Building Design
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Project 1 focuses on evaluating and comparing passive sustainable design strategies through two case studies—one from a tropical climate and one from another climatic region. In groups of five, students will analyse site planning, daylighting, façade design, natural ventilation, and landscaping, assessing their impact on spatial quality. Deliverables include an A0 infographic poster, a 20–25 page A4 booklet, a 5-minute pre-recorded presentation, and a peer assessment form.
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Students will integrate passive and active green building strategies into their final studio project, drawing from lessons in Assignment 1 and a green building visit. Deliverables include an A4 reflective write-up and an A3 design report (PDF), demonstrating the application of strategies such as site planning, daylighting, façade design, natural ventilation, landscaping, and renewable energy.
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: Reflection :
Working on Project 1 opened my eyes to how climate-responsive design is more than just an environmental checklist—it’s about shaping spaces people actually enjoy using. By comparing two case studies from very different climates, I could see how site planning, daylighting, façade design, and ventilation work together to create comfort in completely different ways. Turning all that research into an infographic and booklet also taught me how to explain technical ideas visually, which is something I’ll carry into my design work.
The final studio project took that knowledge off the page and into my own design process. The green building visit was especially inspiring—it’s one thing to read about passive and active strategies, but another to walk through a building where those ideas are alive. I found myself thinking about how to adapt those details into my own project, like using landscaping to cool outdoor spaces or shaping façades to invite light without the heat.
Both projects reminded me that sustainability isn’t a separate design layer—it’s woven into every decision. They pushed me to think critically, design more responsibly, and imagine spaces that work beautifully for both people and the planet.