Designing a Sustainable, Multi-Generational House in a Low Arid Region: Passive Design through Principles and Patterns

• Main Author: Landgren, William
• Other Authors: College of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture
• Language: en_US
• Published: The University of Arizona. 2015
• Subjects: Principles; Passive Design; Arid Region; Sustainable House; Pattern Language; Multi-generational House
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10150/552898

Sustainable Built Environments Senior Capstone === The traditional architecture is replaced with modern architecture which delivers less sustainable designs. The houses consume more energy, are less useful, and eventually cost more money. The focus of social, economical, and environmental impacts helps the project become more sustainable. The pillars are narrowed to patterns and principles. The vernacular architecture with passive design supports the principle. A Pattern Language with logical explanation supports the patterns. The design includes a floor plan, elevations, and section to provide the idea of how to apply the principles and patterns.