Module 8: Sustainable Urban Design

Question	Answer
Sustainable Design	proper use of utilities and resources
Forms & Levels of Design Intervention	Urban Planning & Design Transportation,Landscape and Natural Building Design & Orientation, Building Details Utility Systems, Energy Systems
Create walkable environments	concentric; polycentric; relative distances variety and permeability propels walkability Connected & Permeable blocks
Urban Density	carrying capacity: development threshold of a site depending on natural features ecological footprint: natural capital and regenerative capacity ratio "are you giving time for the site to regenerate?"
Development Strategies	Infill Development for Suburbia issues
Landscaping and Urban Design	Landscape is integrated with building Tree-lined streets, open space network and wildlife corridors Eco-corridors in London
Energies	Carbon Footprint: how much carbon emission? Urban Heat Island effect: reflective concrete surfaces Solar Irradiation: experienced by tall buildings Solar Farm: Solar collection Capacity Daylighting
Ventilation	Building configuration: courtyard, blocks, tower cross ventilation, protected area Wind movement: collector, catcher, starter Wind movement + Building Form
Water and Water Feats	Water cycling Constructed Wetlands
Waste Disposal	Waste Avoidance Re-use Recycle/ Compost Recover Energy Landfills

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