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Video-Podcast summary This video is about an interview made in Florida to two participants of the Sarasota International Design Summit in 2006; Peter Kageyama, an urban planner, and Arthur Aw, an architect and designer from Singapore. They talk about the innovations made in Singapore for the development and design of cities, and the decisions made for business, city construction and planning. One of the projects mentioned is Biopolis, where different points of views from scientists and architects are taken into account to build such a project that. would benefit the citizens and the environment of Singapore.



the text virtual design studios

the text virtual design studios by jerry laiserin talk about the visual design studios that is a technology wich is used as a tool professionals, the interaction across the network for resolve problems about design and other problems is a reality with this program. This technology is used to for architectural education this tool allows diversify students experiences, teachers may comments on the network or mail. in conclusion we can say that this progam is very important in architectural education.



Ecological House (RSTT script) WHY GO GREEN? HOW TO ACHIEVE IT? IN SUMMARY A green design has:
 * To reduce negative environmental impacts.
 * To move towards more natural habitats.
 * To reduce operating costs.
 * To enhance building marketability.
 * To improve inhabitant comfort.
 * To improve living standards.
 * Using sustainable designs and operational practices.
 * Optimizing construction cost.
 * Reducing operational costs.
 * Managing water and reducing waste.
 * Using natural resources.
 * Harvesting “free energy”

Environmental benefits, Economic benefits, Social benefits,

….which affect: THE KEYS TO SUCCESS Keep It:
 * Owners
 * Occupants
 * The general public

An Optimized Architectural layout:
 * Simple
 * Economical
 * Friendly

An integrated structural design:
 * Efficient distribution of spaces.
 * Efficient passive cooling.
 * Local, safe and healthy materials.
 * Careful land distribution..
 * Efficient external works and gardens.

An efficient electro mech. design:
 * Readily available materials.
 * Resource efficient solutions.
 * Labor reducing concepts.
 * Time efficient results.
 * Cost efficient results.

 DESIGN CONCEPTS  Building: Cooling: Better cost:
 * Water saving technologies.
 * temperature loss optimization.
 * integrated Passive and Active systems.
 * Energy efficient appliances.
 * Electro-pollution and waste control.
 * Fundations
 * Supporting structure
 * Slab system
 * passive and active cooling
 * Temperature control
 * Humidity control

Load bearing concrete walls
 * Reinforcement ratio
 * Concrete depth
 * Excavation depth
 * Ease of execution

Better efficiency:

Precast slabs
 * Elimination of beams and associated works
 * Elimination of block work infill
 * Reduction of water usage during construction
 * Reduction of manpower minimal waste
 * Readily available and continuous platform.

Better speed:

PASSIVE AND ACTIVE COOLING Air-conditioning is highly energy intensive and contributes to 70% of electricity consumption in a household
 * Elimination of formwork
 * fast installation of slabs
 * possibility of pre-casting on site

The alternative:

Passive cooling maintains the house at a regular 25 degrees when the maximum outside temperature does not exceed 39 degrees.
 * Passive cooling saves energy.
 * Offers better quiet comfort and energy efficiency.
 * Active cooling is only used at peak periods.


 * Air is extracted from wet areas
 * Fresh air is introduced.
 * Cooled water is circulated in tubes installed in the floors.
 * Active cooling only occurs when the outside temperature exceeds 39 degrees.
 * Air-conditioning using chiller system is engaged.
 * Mechanical ventilation is engaged.
 * System is used only at peak conditions.