Refrigerants used in HVAC systems, refrigeration units, and heat pumps to absorb and release heat can pose a significant environmental threat. In line with the sustainability goals of the built environment, it is essential to understand two key environmental metrics associated with refrigerants: Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) and Global Warming Potential (GWP). In this writing, …
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Building Technology & Materials
Haziran 22, 2025
Passive Design: Understanding Infrared Emittance
What is Infrared (Thermal) Emittance? Passive design strategies directly impacts heat gain or heat loss without relying on mechanical systems or active systems. Selecting materials wisely is one of the methods to apply passive design strategies. Infrared Emittance is a material’s ability to emit absorbed heat as infrared radiation. Especially in passive design strategies, it …
Sustainability & Bio-Integrated Design
Haziran 18, 2025
Green Rating System: LEED
LEED _ Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
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Mayıs 27, 2025
Next-Gen Architecture: Cognitive Design
While technology evolves, and the artificial intelligence becomes dominant in every fields. The construction practice goes beyond what we can imagine now. Cognitive buildings are a novel concept, integrating artificial intelligence into buildings and making easier to control our comfort parameters. The practice of architecture and construction is beginning to resemble industries like automotive, naval, …
Sustainability & Bio-Integrated Design
Mayıs 27, 2025
Build Better: The 7 Design Principles Shaping the Future of Sustainable Architecture
Today, architectural and construction practices are evolving to support the goals of a circular and sustainable industry. Architects and designers are adopting innovative strategies that promote sustainability, resource efficiency, and adaptability in the built environment. These approaches are closely related, often overlapping in purpose, yet each brings a unique perspective to achieving a greener future. …
Sustainability & Bio-Integrated Design
Mayıs 27, 2025
Built to Change, Not to Waste: Reversible Building Design
In this post, we will explore what Reversible Building Design stands for, and how it could transform the future of architectural way of thinking and architectural tectonics. As climate change accelerates, its effects, including rising temperatures, extreme weather events, resource scarcity are becoming difficult to ignore. Building industry plays a significant role, contributing nearly 40% …