How do you achieve a sustainable home? Is it the orientation, materials, and all the technology, such as solar panels, or is it simply doing less? Sustainable architecture is about working with the environment, not against it, to reduce its negative impact on the environment.
In this video, I talk about five key design principles for a sustainable home, from passive design to materials, and how sustainability does not need to be complex; but rather, a simple approach can result in your home being cheaper to run, healthier, more comfortable to live in, and is respectful of the climate and kinder to the planet.
Keep in mind that I talk about these design principles broadly. If you wish to apply these to your own future home design, you will need to consider things like where you live, context, climate, access, budget, personal needs, etc.
Chapters
00:00 – Introduction
00:36 – Principle 1 – Passive Design
01:39 – Principle 2 – Energy Efficient
02:10 – Principle 3 – Systems and Technology
03:13 – Principle 4 – Footprint
04:02 – Principle 5 – Materials
04:46 – Conclusion
Website article (to come)
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8 Comments
Brilliant! Excellent content and step by step towards sustainability. The homes featured are testament to all you say. Here in the UK we are plagued by shoddy, poor quality developer [therefore profit above all else] building with little or no vision to the future. Hopefully this will change soon. The concept of 'less is more' and not having homes that are simply too big for needs is a vital element to the future of living or lifestyles. Thank You. Appreciated.
Love it.. simple and efficient communication
I want to add to that Passive Design point. It's not just more sustainable and its' not just to lower your heating/cooling bills. It's also healthier. You have fresh, filtered air circulating continuously through your home. It helps if you have allergies, it helps you to sleep better and function better when you are awake. If you ever visit a Passive House, notice how fresh the air is inside!
Important to note for the northern hemispheric viewers is that up here, SOUTH FACING is what you want for solar gains.
I heard that if you get the right kind of electrical heating and cooling device you can heat your house and cool your house off of it more efficiently than using gas such that it's better to turn the gas into electricity and send that to your home.
I have a two bedroom two bathroom condo and the rooms are so big I could easily put my bed into my office. The only place where I think that it is too small is the kitchen which I wish they would have made it an open floor plan.
Wise words.
Unfortunately, most designers seem more interested in creating something that lives up to their egos rather than something that is sustainable, and above all meets human well-being.
hi, I'm a big fan, I'm an architect that really promotes sustainable home design for my clients, is it ok with you if I link this video to my ongoing youtube project? if not it's okay cheers! keep it up