[PPT] - NORDIC SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE LAB 3 EMERGING SUSTAINABLE PowerPoint Presentation

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NORDIC SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE

LAB 3 EMERGING SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE

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WHO WE ARE?

Sofje Pelsmakers Assistant Professor (tenure track) DipArch MSc PhD Tampere University Elizabeth Donovan Assistant Professor

MArch. MSc PhD

Aarhus School of Architecture Ula Kozminska Assistant Professor MSc Eng.Arch., PhD Aarhus School of Architecture

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SOFIE PELSMAKERS

Sofje Pelsmakers Assistant Professor (tenure track) DipArch MSc PhD Tampere University

Ethics, technics and aesthetics:

Environmental design (context, climate, energy, building physics,

biodiversity, health and well-being implications)

Low energy and zero carbon design (and implications for aesthetics)
How buildings really work, now and over time (i.e. building

performance monitoring and people satisfaction evaluations BPE/ POE)

Climate change adaptation
Bridging gap between research knowledge and architectural practice

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ELIZABETH DONOVAN

Integration, knowledge sharing, (visual) language

Broad knowledge on the approaches to sustainable architecture and

the fjeld from a holistic perspective

Early stage integration of sustainability in the architectural design

process

Connection and barriers between sustainable architecture discourse

and practice

How we speak about and defjne sustainable architecture (vocabulary

+ defjnitions)

History and progression of sustainable architecture
Bridging gap between research knowledge and architectural practice

Elizabeth Donovan Assistant Professor

MArch. MSc PhD

Aarhus School of Architecture

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ULA KOZMINSKA

Circularity, materiality and aesthetics:

Circular economy in the design process, built environment (designing

with reused materials, for disassembly and future reuse) and urban planning (urban metabolism, materials’ sourcing)

Time in tectonics and materiality (building’s lifecycle, materials’

ageing, building systems, aesthetics)

Low energy building design (nearly zero energy standard in

modernised buildings)

Bridging gap between research knowledge and architectural practice

Ula Kozminska Assistant Professor MSc Eng.Arch., PhD Aarhus School of Architecture

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THE MANY NAMES OF SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE

ENVIRONMENTAL ARCHITECTURE

GREEN ARCHITECTURE

RESILIENT DESIGN RESILIENCY

REGENERATIVE DESIGN

ECOLOGICAL ARCHITECTURE SUSTAINABLE DESIGN

COMPACT ARCHITECTURE REGIONAL MODERNISM CIVIC REGIONALISM POST-MODERN REGIONALISM

ORGANI-TECH

ACTIVE HOUSE

SMALL ARCHITECTURE

ENERGY CONSCIOUS ARCHITECTURE

ECOLOGICAL SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

VERNACULAR ARCHITECTURE NEW VERNACULAR ARCHITECTURE LIVING BUILDING

GAIA ARCHITECTURE

ECO-FRIENDLY

ADAPTABLE ARCHITECTURE GRASS ROOT ARCHITECTURE UNPLUGGED ARCHITECTURE RESOURCES-EFFICIENT ARCHITECTURE

PASSIVE-SOLAR MOVEMENT

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

SUSTAINABILITY

GREEN BUILDING

OFF-GRID ARCHITECTURE

EARTHSHIPS EMERGING ARCHITECTURE

CONTEMPORARY VERNACULAR ARCHITECTURE

CARBON NEUTRAL ARCHITECTURE EARTH-CENTRIC

ARCOLOGY

ECO CITY

ECOPOLIS

SACRED URBANISM

URBAN ECOLOGY

DEEP ECOLOGY ECO-DIGITAL

RADICAL ARCHITECTURE

ECOCITYOLOGY

ECOTOPIA

TECHNOMORPHIC

HIGH-TECH ARCHITECTURE

LOW-TECH HYBRIDS

COMMUNITY BASED DESIGN

REGIONALISM

BIOREGIONALISM

LOW-ENERGY

AUTONOMOUS HOUSE

SELF-SUFFICIENT HOUSE

EARTHSHELTER BIO-REGIONAL ARCHITECTURE BIOCLIMATIC ARCHITECTURE ENERGY EFFICIENT DESIGN

CLIMATE DESIGN

SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY

ECO ARCHITECTURE PASSIVE HOUSE SOLAR ARCHITECTURE

SOLAR DESIGN

ORGANIC ARCHITECTURE NEW ORGANIC ARCHITECTURE

Source: E.Donovan

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WHAT IS SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE?

TP3 Common Workshop 2018/2019 Source: E.Donovan

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THE MANY FACETS OF SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE

APPROACHES SELF SUSTAINING AUTONOMOUS BUILDING EARTHSHIP BIOSHELTERS BIOSPHERE/BIOSHELTERS LOW ENERGY ZERO ENERGY BUILDING / LOW ENERGY ENERGY PLUS / ACTIVE HOUSE PASSIVE HOUSE SOLAR ACRHIECTURE ECOLOGICAL ARCOLOGY BIOPHILIC ECOLOGICAL DESIGN BIOCLIMATIC REGIONALISM ORGANIC ARCHITECTURE CRITICAL REGIONALISM TROPICAL ARCHITECTURE CONTEMPORARY VERNACULAR SYSTEMS/LOOPS/REUSE CYBERNETICS CRADLE TO CRADLE URBAN TRANSFORMATION/ ADAPTIVE REUSE REGENERATIVE ARCHITECTURE RESILIENT DESIGN MODERN TECHNOLOGY BIOMIMITICS/BIOMORPHIC ECO-TECH ORGANI-TECH HIGH-TECH GREEN/GREEN TOWERS SOCIAL CO-HOUSING COMMUNIAL LIVING ALTERNATIVE/EXPERIMENTAL LIVING SUSTAINABLE URBANISM NEW URBANISM ECO-CITY ECO-VILLAGE URBAN ECOLOGY URBAN AGRICULTURE SIX COMPETING LOGICS OF SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE ECO-TECHNIC ECO-CENTRIC ECO-AESTHETIC ECO-CULTURAL ECO-MEDICAL ECO-SOCIAL DESIGN PRINCIPLES/STRATEGIES LCA OF MATERIALS EMBODIED ENERGY OF MATERIALS MATERIAL RECYCLING LOCAL MATERIALS NATURAL MATERIALS MAINTENANCE INSULATION BUILDING ENVELOPE AIR TIGHTNESS GLAZING THERMAL MASS THERMAL EFFICICENCY ORIENTATION OF BUILDING BUILDING FOOTPRINT SURFACE/WINDOW/FLOOR AREA RATIO FLEXIBILITY PRE FAB/MODULAR VENTILATION- NATURAL VENTILATION - MECHANICAL RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES ENERGY EFFICIENCY/REDUCTION DAY LIGHT PASSIVE SOLAR SHADING SOLAR HEATING/RECYCLING EMBODIED ENERGY/CARBON WATER HARVESTING WATER REUSE SURFACE WATER STRATEGIES ONSITE WATER TREATMENT FOOD PRODUCTION COMMUNITY GARDENS GREEN ROOFS/VERTICAL FARMING BERMING ECOLOGICAL PARKS/URBAN FOREST CONNECTION TO NATURE BIODIVERSITY GREENING OF GREY/BROWN FIELDS PERMIABILITY ECOLOGICAL SANITATION REDUCED WASTE INDOOR AIR QUALITY VISUAL COMFORT THERMAL COMFORT DESIGN FOR ALL ACCESSIBILITY LIFE CYCLE COST FLEXIBILITY AND ADAPTABILITY DESIGN FOR DECONSTRUCTION DENSITY/ZONING SELF SERVICING CITY MOBILITY REDUCE PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION CAR FREE DOMINATING CONCERNS NATRURAL ENVIRONMENT CLIMATE CULTURE TECHNOLOGY SOCIAL POLITICAL ECONOMIC TECTONICS/AESTHETICS WELLBEING/HEALTH ETHICS MATERIALS THERMAL ENERGY WATER GREENERY WASTE WELLEBING FUTURE URBAN FOOTPRINT VENTILATION

Source: E.Donovan

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OUR UNDERSTANDING OF SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE

Sustainable architecture is both a noun and a verb;

an object and a way of thinking and designing.

There are many ways to understand, approach

and practice sustainable architecture

Sustainable architecture is contextually based

and responsive, holistically encompassing social, cultural, environmental, economic and aesthetic concerns with a long-term or future perspective. (People, Performance and Poetics)

“All ‘good’ architecture is sustainable and, if

it is not sustainable, it is not good architecture”

TP3Common Workshop 2018/2019 Source: E.Donovan

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HOW OUR RESEARCH STARTED?

We are three academics trained as architects with complementary areas of expertise in sustainable

architecture. Through collaboration, we are uniquely positioned to research sustainable architecture from

a holistic perspective. In much of the Nordic region, architecture seems to be a ‘step ahead’ of sustainability compared to other countries. The Nordic region has ‘quietly’ responded to the environmental, societal and climatic challenges we are facing. ‘Quiet’ both in terms of its approach to integrating sustainability in design (i.e. less ‘eco- bling’), but also in many instances, the modesty in capitalising on its contributions. This is especially noticeable when coming from outside the Nordic region

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BedZED Project, London, United Kingdom https://www.bioregional.com Bjergsted Financial Park, Stavanger, Norway Source: NSA Archive

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AIM OF THE PROJECT

Hence, we want to study, understand but also advocate (i.e. make visible) the different approaches to Nordic sustainable architecture, while also understanding what makes it unique, where it can improve, and thus contribute to the developments and debate in the Nordic region, and beyond.

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CONTEXT OF THE PROJECT

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STATE OF ART

Investigate a little studied area in Nordic architecture through a new (outsider) lens and make it visible:

Combining our diverse areas of expertise, leading to a unique and holistic approach to our research,

and evaluation of Nordic sustainable architecture

Our complementary approaches also enrich our research methods, marrying the qualitative with the

quantitative, allowing us to ‘triangulate’ data and increase our in-depth understanding

Using our knowledge, insights, and collaborative working in our teaching of the next generation
f architects

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PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT

The ultimate purpose is to infmuence and change how we practice sustainable architecture and subsequently respond to (and anticipate) societal, environmental and climatic challenges by ‘engaging through architecture.’ The unique studio-based teaching model at AAA allows the integration of sustainability knowledge, exploration of researched topics and freedom to ask fundamental questions. The use of research-based education and experimental approach to sustainability within TP3 teaching results in holistic understandings of the complexity of sustainable architecture which transgress common problem- solving approaches and integrates environmental issues in the core of the discipline.

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RESEARCH PHASES: TIMELINE

winter 2019 spring 2021 spring 2020

conference papers

mapping study trips direct mapping case studies selection analysis publication

conference papers methodology paper book travel grants application publication grant application DFF Open Room, Aarhus + exhibition exhibition in Tampere

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WHERE ARE WE?

Architects

Denmark 27 Norway 40 Finland 28 Sweden 30 125

Buildings

mapped 955 visited 152

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WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are looking at all projects, not only on the ones which are labelled as sustainable. Research interest within the design process:

LIZ SOFIE ULA Strategic Definition

1

Preparation & Brief

2

Concept Design

3

Developed Design

4

Technical Design

5

Construction

6

Handover & Close Out

7

In Use

8

End of Life

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RESEARCH IN TAMPERE

Sofje Pelsmakers, Chair in Sustainable Housing Design with Jyrki Tarpio, possibly masters thesis students

Specifjc focus on sustainability approaches in ‘every day’ urban housing design in

the Nordic region.

Mapping of current research on holistic housing design.
Mapping of evaluation tools for sustainable architecture post-construction

with focus on methods developed and/or used in the Nordic region for the purposes of

ur research.

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OVERALL MAP

MAPPING

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GOOGLE MAP ZOOM OUT

MAPPING

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GOOGLE MAP SUPER ZOOM

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METHODS IN THE INITIAL PHASES

Collection of possible architects and buildings through literature and word of mouth.
Case study selection based on publicly available information (websites), and accessibility
Visual mapping
Case study visits for initial photographic and experiential documentation
Sustainability evaluation methods (certifjcations, assessment tools) - more objectively mapping. Used to

understand the studied buildings and their approaches to sustainability as well as design features. Also, useful to compare cases and which are holistically sustainable.

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METHODOLOGY

Source: J.Tarpio

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METHODOLOGY

Pelsmakers S., Kozminska U., Donovan E., What can we learn from sustainable nordic architecture? (3 exemplary case studies), Proceeding of the 6th International Conference S.ARCH-2019, 5-7 March 2019 | Havana, Cuba

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METHODOLOGY

Pelsmakers S., Kozminska U., Donovan E., Refmections on sustainable Nordic architecture, Passivhouseplus.co.uk, Issue 30, September 2019

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meet climate change mitigation

targets, higher performing building fabric standards are enforced across

Europe. Base principles are set out in the

EU’s Energy Performance of Buildings Direc- tive, requiring all new buildings to be nearly zero energy buildings (NZEB) from 2020 (and where publicly funded, since 2019). In response, building industry professionals have included new materials and innova- tive products, construction methods, energy production and supply systems as part of building design. Tiis was particularly the case in the UK, where the (since abandoned) zero carbon defjnition emphasised on-site energy production, encouraging the use of additional

r innovative technologies and active engi-

neering systems. While this has led to technological innova- tions, a downside is that it has generally led to technological ‘add-on’ solutions in favour of further improved fabric energy effjciencies. In other cases, it has also led to greenwash or to buildings that overly rely on active systems, to the detriment of usability and building

performance. Despite the increased focus on

reduced operational energy use and associ- ated CO2 emissions (and, more recently, also carbon emission reductions), it can be argued that the construction industry as a whole has been slow to respond to environmental and climatic challenges, often leading to buildings that lack environmental ambition and

imagination. More often than not spatial and

aesthetic qualities and non-energy related issues are de-prioritised, alienating many in the architectural design profession, and some clients and the public. As a contrast to these prevailing scenarios, many buildings in the Nordic region quietly respond to society’s climatic and environmental challenges. Moreover, the human-centred approach to the design process has been predominant in several sustainable Nordic projects, though not all. Tiat is not to say that all new Nordic architecture is inherently sustainable, or that they all avoid ‘bolt-on’ technologies at the expense

f other humanistic qualities. However, the

Nordic region has a long tradition of carefully crafting spaces to celebrate light and retaining warmth, in response to the harshness of the local climate, such as cold winters, and diminished daylighting during the long Nordic winters, while also celebrating the long, light summer days. Alvar Aalto’s 1972 Kunsten Museum (Modern Art) in Aalborg,

Denmark. Use of light colours and light-reflecting materials;

roof lights specifically designed for difgerent orientations. Photo: Kozminska, U. Earlier modernist examples were often inspired by the characteristics of a particular place, such as light, topography, materials, construction methods, history, nature etc. Tiis traditional Nordic contextual, regional and humanistic focus is still at the heart of many contemporary architecture projects, leading to place-and society-specifjc approaches,

ften reimagining vernacular traditions and

craftsmanship. In Finland, where average winter temperatures in Helsinki are about -4C, and can drop to below -25C for periods, current urban housing design standards are similar to the passive house standard. Even in milder Denmark (average winter temperatures of about 1C), design standards for housing are also moving towards the passive house standard, while minimum daylighting provision is also legislated for. In Norway, the NZEB standard is comparable with the passive house standard but is measured in CO2 equivalent instead of primary energy. Responding to these harsh climates to keep people warm has been a primary driver of building design. Tiis has also meant that further consideration

f building energy use issues, good building

envelope design and detailing has been more integrated and accepted as established practices in Nordic design and construction traditions for quite some time. In addition to a focus on energy and thermal comfort, architects are increasingly involved with user engagement (for instance see Vandkunsten’s Lisbjerg Hill), CLT prefab- rication methods, and do not tend to neglect spatial quality in favour of good energy perfor-

mance. It is this capacity for a more holistic

approach to sustainability and a more diverse approach to sustainable design that is valued. However, Nordic architecture can often still fall short in checking that what was designed also works and meets expectations (in other words, post-occupancy evaluations and building performance monitoring). Feedback processes are even less present than in the UK, though this is slowly changing as the value in going back to projects is becoming apparent. In addition, there is a big potential for knowledge sharing within and

utside the region, as well as futureproofjng

and adaptation for climate change issues such as fmood-related risks and increased summer

temperatures. Tiis is where the Nordic region

is looking to other regions’ approaches, yet so much can be learned from them too. n A fully referenced version of this article is published

nline at www.passive.ie/nordicdesign

Housing on Lisbjerg Hill by Vandkunsten, Aarhus. Photo: U. Kozminska

It’s no coincidence that Nordic countries are some of the most advanced in the world when it comes to low energy design. Frankly, in such extreme climates, needs must. Three assistant professors of architecture at Aarhus School of Architecture, Sofie Pelsmakers, Urszula Kozminska & Elizabeth Donovan discuss areas where we can learn from our Nordic neighbours – and where the favour might be returned.

Reflections on sustainable Nordic architecture

A fully referenced version of this article is

nline at www.passive.ie/nordicdesign

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STUDY TRIPS

NORDIC SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE

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Oslo

Norway

FAROE ISLANDS ICELAND NORWAY SWEDEN FINLAND DENMARK

Oslo Stavanger Torshavn Reykjavik Bergen Aarhus Aalborg Odense CPH Bornholm Malmo Gothenburg Stockholm Uppsala Helsinki Tampere Jyväskylä Umeå Trondhiem AAA BOARD MEETING 23.09.2019

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Aalborg Aarhus Hjørring Skagen

NORTH JUTLAND

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Kindergarten Karolinelund, Aalborg, Bjerg, 2007 Source: NSA Archive

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Rubjerg Knude Lighthouse, Jaja Architects, 2016 Source: NSA Archive

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Aarhus Ebeltoft

AARHUS + EBELTOFT

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Lisbjerg Hill Housing, Aarhus, Vandkunsten, 2018 Source: NSA Archive

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Sustainable Club House, Lystrup, Cebra, 2013 Source: NSA Archive

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Aarhus Kolding Ribe

MID JUTLAND

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Koldinghus, Kolding, Exner, 1992 Source: NSA Archive

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SDU Campus, Kolding, Henning Larsen, 2014 Source: www.henninglarsen.com

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Aarhus Helsingør Copenhagen Roskilde Fredensborg Egedal Korsør

COPENHAGEN + ZEALAND

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Upcycle Studios, Copenhagen, Lendager Group, 2018 Source: NSA Archive

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Musholm, Korsør, AART, 2015 Source: NSA Archive

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Aarhus Oslo

OSLO

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D36 Greenhouse, Oslo, Element, 2013 Source: NSA Archive

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Fageborg Kondergarten, Oslo, Reiulf Ramstad Architects, 2010 Source: NSA Archive

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Aarhus Stavanger

STAVANGER

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Vindmøllebakken Housing, Stavanger, Helen and Hard, 2018 Source: NSA Archive

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Waterfront Housing, Stavanger, AART, 2014 Source: NSA Archive

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PLANNED STUDY TRIPS

winter 2019 spring 2021 spring 2020

Helsinki - Tampere - Jyvaskyla Stockholm - Uppsala Copenhagen - Malmo - Lund Gothenburg Umea Bergen / Trondheim North Jutland South Jutland Aarhus-Ebeltoft Copenhagen-Zealand Oslo Stavanger

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INDEX CARDS

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PROCESS

Interested in investigating the whole design process and life of a building not just the fjnished product, including questions such as:

How goal and strategies are defjned and set?
What is the design process?
When sustainability is introduced and integrated?
How the conceptual design is developed to include

the sustainability goals etc.?

Materials and resources choices and sources?
What are the barriers and developments between

concept, development, detailing and construction?

How does the building function and perform when
ccupied?

Green Solution House. Source: Teknologisk Institut and AH Alliance

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PEOPLE

In-depth study of social and cultural sustainability issues, including:

community facilities
affordability
diversity (people, spaces)
adaptable/fmexible spaces to accommodate change
access to nature, public transportation etc.
perceived health and well-being
people satisfaction
involvement of the community in the design process

(participation etc.)

TP3 Study Trip 2018/2019 working with local community in Hershey, Cuba. Source: U.Kozminska

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PERFORMANCE

Future methods/studies for selected case studies:

Quantitative evaluation of selected cases, e.g.

daylight study, energy and CO2, indoor environmental quality thermal comfort, fabric performance (U-values), infrared images etc.

People satisfaction surveys/interviews
Energy modelling (and compare to actual

performance)

Thermal analysis of Kunsten Museum in Aalborg Source: NSA Archive

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POETICS

Future methods/studies for selected case studies:

Quality of structure, materials and details

evaluation (type, properties)

Aesthetic assessment
Material sources assessment (e.g. Harvest Map)
LCA - life cycle assessment
Circularity assessment (% circular solutions,

fmexibility, adaptability, design for disassembly, building layers, recycled and reused materials, Cradle-to-Cradle materials etc.)

timber details from Helen and Hard ‘s projects, Stavanger, Norway. Source: NSA Archive

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WHAT’S NEXT?

Papers for 11th Annual Symposium of Architectural Research, Tampere, Finland
Papers for Beyond 2020 Conference, Gothenburg, Sweden
Open Room + exhibition, Aarhus School of Architecture/Tampere University
Paper on Nordic sustainable architecture: holistic evaluation tools (journal)
Book
Funding:
applications for PhD, post-doc researchers in this area to support NSA project
for travel, dissemination (e.g. Nordic Sustainable Architecture Symposium or festival)
embedding holistic sustainability in architectural education-(Erasmus+)
Independent Research Fund Denmark (DFF)

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RESEARCH & TEACHING

NORDIC SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE

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HOW DO WE TEACH?

Nordic Sustainable Architecture Project embedded in the curriculum of the Teaching Programme 3

Research based education
Experimental and explorative approach to sustainability in

teaching

Asking fundamental questions
Understanding of the complexity of sustainability
Sustainability as the core of the project
Building holistic foundation for integrating sustainability

issues in the projects developed in diverse contexts

TP3 Common Workshop: Rewood, September 2019 Source: U.Kozminska

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TP3: TEACHING & RESEARCH

overlapping of research and teaching
research outcome provides knowledge and sources for

teaching Nordic sustainable architecture

teaching as a tool to discuss and analyse fjndings from the

research project through: case study analysis, lectures, debates, experiments

Donovan, E., Pelsmakers, S., Integrating Sustainability in Design Studio Through Blended Learning, 2019 Donovan, E., Sustainable Architecture Theory in Education: How Architecture Students Engage and Process Knowledge of Sustainable Architecture, 2017 Donovan, E., Holder, A., How architecture students gain and apply knowledge

f sustainable architecture, 2016

Education, Design and Practice – Understanding skills in a Complex World

AMPS, Architecture_MPS; Stevens Institute of Technology New Jersey / New York: 17-19 June, 2019

INTEGRATING SUSTAINABILITY IN DESIGN STUDIO THROUGH BLENDED LEARNING

Author: DR ELIZABETH DONOVAN, DR SOFIE PELSMAKERS Institution: AARHUS SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, TAMPERE UNIVERSITY INTRODUCTION The complexity of sustainability often makes its integration into architectural education a difficult

challenge. Consequently, sustainability is often not taught holistically or critically, leaving students

confused as to what sustainable architecture is and how they might approach this themselves. At the same time, sustainable design must not be at the expense of our architectural imagination, yet within education and practice this is also often the case This paper investigates how to bring sustainability knowledge into the studio instead of bringing the architecture studio to sustainability knowledge. In doing so, through two case studies undertaken at Aarhus School of Architecture, Denmark, the authors illustrate the integration of sustainable design in architecture studio using blended learning, such as making use of pre-recorded video lectures; group seminars, discussions and presentations; workshops and peer-peer learning as well as traditional studio drawing activities. Changes within pedagogies need to occur to ensure that sustainability is embedded within the design education, acknowledging the dichotomy between the technical requirements and creative expression which are crucial for well-integrated holistic, sustainable architecture 1. To embed sustainability in the architectural studio, both poetics and sustainability need to be taught together, focusing especially on the aesthetic and spatial implications of sustainability. The key to integrating sustainability in the architectural studio is not only to give knowledge but to ensure that specific learning activities allow for the application of this knowledge into students' design process as well as to discuss the implications of this knowledge for the students’ own design project and the subsequent architectural language. This supports deep learning, critical thinking, and reflection skills. In the two cases outlined in this paper, this incorporation was embedded through developing studio-specific learning activities that cover both architecture and sustainability aspects, with students completing in-depth investigations and mappings

f exemplary sustainable architecture case studies.

BACKGROUND

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TP3: TEACHING & RESEARCH

Teaching Programme 3 Common Workshop Fall 2018: Unit 2/3E, Unit 2/3F, Studio 3

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TP3: TEACHING & RESEARCH BACHELOR LEVEL

Basic understandings and approaches to integrating sustainability

(day light, ventilation, orientation, material choices etc.)

Contextual based design with future perspective
Introducing

aspects

f

inter-disciplinary approaches (e.g. anthropology etc.)

Understanding the role of sustainability in the Nordic architectural

context

Education, Design and Practice – Understanding skills in a Complex World AMPS, Architecture_MPS; Stevens Institute of Technology New Jersey / New York: 17-19 June, 2019 INTEGRATING SUSTAINABILITY IN DESIGN STUDIO THROUGH BLENDED LEARNING Author: DR ELIZABETH DONOVAN, DR SOFIE PELSMAKERS Institution: AARHUS SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, TAMPERE UNIVERSITY INTRODUCTION The complexity of sustainability often makes its integration into architectural education a difficult

challenge. Consequently, sustainability is often not taught holistically or critically, leaving students

confused as to what sustainable architecture is and how they might approach this themselves. At the same time, sustainable design must not be at the expense of our architectural imagination, yet within education and practice this is also often the case This paper investigates how to bring sustainability knowledge into the studio instead of bringing the architecture studio to sustainability knowledge. In doing so, through two case studies undertaken at Aarhus School of Architecture, Denmark, the authors illustrate the integration of sustainable design in architecture studio using blended learning, such as making use of pre-recorded video lectures; group seminars, discussions and presentations; workshops and peer-peer learning as well as traditional studio drawing activities. Changes within pedagogies need to occur to ensure that sustainability is embedded within the design education, acknowledging the dichotomy between the technical requirements and creative expression which are crucial for well-integrated holistic, sustainable architecture 1. To embed sustainability in the architectural studio, both poetics and sustainability need to be taught together, focusing especially on the aesthetic and spatial implications of sustainability. The key to integrating sustainability in the architectural studio is not only to give knowledge but to ensure that specific learning activities allow for the application of this knowledge into students' design process as well as to discuss the implications of this knowledge for the students’ own design project and the subsequent architectural language. This supports deep learning, critical thinking, and reflection skills. In the two cases outlined in this paper, this incorporation was embedded through developing studio-specific learning activities that cover both architecture and sustainability aspects, with students completing in-depth investigations and mappings

f exemplary sustainable architecture case studies.

BACKGROUND

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TP3: TEACHING & RESEARCH MASTER LEVEL

People Performance Poetics over Time - holistic approach, integrated

design

Experimental approach: designing for the shifting context; creating

scenarios not objects

Asking fundamental questions, e.g.about the role of the architect in

an (un)stable environment

Using expertise and research fjndings: references, material

investigations, lectures, debates

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TP3: TEACHING & RESEARCH INTERNSHIPS WITH SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES

Lendager Group Vandkunsten AART Helen and Hard

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THANK YOU

NORDIC SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE

https://www.nordicsustainablearchitecture.com sofje.pelsmakers@tuni.fj ed@aarch.dk uk@aarch.dk

AAA BOARD MEETING 23.09.2019

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