Browsing by Subject "Buildings--Environmental engineering"
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Item Arup's environmental strategies: engineering + sustainability + architecture. Based on a lecture by Michael Sweeney.(2009-11) Storer, Lisa; Yang, Chia-HuiThis paper looks at SPeAR (Sustainable Project Appraisal Routine), the standard created by the architectural design firm Arup to benchmark sustainability in architectural projects. It examines the practical application of SPeAR in evaluating three projects: the San Francisco Federal Building, the California Academy of Sciences, and Dongtan, a planned Eco-City to be constructed near Shanghai, China.Item Geothermal systems: system types, applicability and environmental impacts(2009-11) Morris, Alex; Sheets, AndreaGeothermal energy is often overlooked during discussions of green and sustainable energy sources. But due recent advances in technology and the rising cost of other energy sources, research now shows that geothermal systems may be one of the most cost-effective and environmentally friendly options. This paper discusses the technology of geothermal energy for heating and cooling buildings, its cost advantages, and its environmental effects (positive and negative). Based on research by Bruce L. Cutright.Item Green building materials: determining the true definition of green(2009-10) Fithian, Cody; Sheets, AndreaAs of fall 2009, there are over fifty regional and national green labeling programs throughout the United States. Each of these have similar yet quite different versions of rating systems and qualifying characteristics that they look for in a green building. This paper looks at four of the most prominent programs-- LEED, EnergyStar, Green Globe, and Green Seal--and discusses the methods and limitations of each; it also looks at some building materials that are occasionally marketed as eco-friendly, and analyzes how they measure up for overall "greenness".Item Indirect/passive air-flow systems(2009-10) Kang, Bhujon; Lutz-Carillo, SkyAn examination of air-flow systems and how they may be utilized in sustainable architectural design to improve energy conservation and the comfort and health of occupants. This paper looks at various forms of natural ventilation and explores design principles for maximizing the effectiveness of air-flow for a building. Renzo Piano's Cultural Centre in New Caledonia and the Swiss Re Headquarters building by Norman Foster are briefly examined as case studies of these principles.Item Indoor air quality(2009-11) Kamholz, Jenna; Montry, MatthewRecent studies have shown that indoor air pollutant levels are often greater than the outdoor levels. This paper looks at types of pollutants and their causes, and describes various methods for improving indoor air quality.Item Integrating energy performance software into Arc 334L; Environmental Controls II(2010-06-21) Garrison, Michael; Matten, StevenThis paper contains reviews of various software packages designed to allow architects and engineers to analyze the functional and energy performance of a building. The reviews were conducted to facilitate the integration of new energy performance software into the Environmental Controls II course (ARC334L), offered by the UT School of Architecture. The applications considered include: gbXML, Manual J, Rhvac, Google SketchUp solar shading analysis, eQUEST, and Rainwater Calculator (for analyzing rainwater harvesting systems).Item James Riely Gordon(1983-03-01) Patton, GlennAudio files are EID restricted. Individuals without an EID should send an email request to apl-aaa@lib.utexas.edu.