Dense and green building typologies : design perspectives / Thomas Schröpfer, Sacha Menz.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Schröpfer, Thomas.

Contributor:

Menz, Sacha, 1963-

Series:

SpringerBriefs in architectural design and technology.

SpringerBriefs in architectural design and technology

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sustainable architecture.

City planning--Singapore.

City planning.

Singapore.

Physical Description:

xxxi, 92 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), plan, portraits ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

Singapore : Springer, [2019]

Contents:

Foreword: Greening Singapore / Hwang Yu-Ning

1. Dense and green building typologies: design perspectives (Background ; Interviews ; Questionnaire and analysis ; Findings)

2. Defining dense and green building typologies

3. Evolution of high-rise greenery in Singapore

4. Frameworks and guidelines promoting high-rise greenery

5. Examples of successful integration of greenery with buildings

6. Design process that leads to dense and green buildings

7. Typology of greenery and its integration

8. Use of framework and guidelines during design

9. Challenges during construction and post-occupancy observations

10. Planning and conducting integrated design charrettes.

11. Perceived benefits of greenery within buildings (Environmental parameters ; Thermal comfort ; Solar shading ; Daylight glare control ; Urban heat island ; Air particles ; Air pollutants ; Noise pollution ; Biodiversity)

12. Integration of greenery with different building functions (Hotels ; Hospitals ; Offices ; Public housing ; Private housing ; Institutions ; Shopping mall)

13. Post-occupancy analysis

14. Observed benefits versus perceived benefits

15. Impact on neighbourhood level

16. Impact on urban ecosystem

17. Impact on adverse effects of high density

18. Improvements and suggestions for future developments

19. Conclusion.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9811330344

9789811330346

OCLC:

1054373000