GREEN STRATEGIES FOR BUILDING DESIGN [ARC61804]
Assignment 1: Passive Design For Green Building
For The Green Strategies for Building Design (ARC61804) Assignment 1—valued at 40% and due on 11 June 2025—students will work in groups to examine two buildings (3–5 storeys each): one located in a tropical climate and another in a different climate zone. The task involves comparing passive sustainable design strategies, including site planning, daylighting, façade design, natural ventilation, and landscaping, and evaluating how these influence spatial quality and user experience. The required submissions are an A0 infographic poster, a 20–25 page A4 landscape booklet, and a 5-minute pre-recorded presentation, accompanied by a peer assessment. The marking criteria are: impact analysis (40%), identification and evaluation of strategies in their respective contexts (40%), and clarity in visual and written communication (20%).
OUTCOME
Assignment 2 : Passive Green Building Strategies Report
In this assignment, we were tasked with developing passive and active green building strategies alongside our final architectural design project. The focus was to apply lessons learned from Assignment 1 and a green building visit, incorporating strategies such as site planning, daylighting, façade design, natural ventilation, strategic landscaping, and renewable energy into our proposals.
The process required analysing site context, establishing green design objectives, and translating these into clear, well-documented strategies. Preparing the reflective write-up and A3 design report challenged me to connect theory with practice, ensuring that each design decision responded to climate, culture, spatial quality, and user experience. This assignment not only strengthened my technical understanding of passive design but also improved my ability to communicate ideas effectively through both text and visuals.