Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 AIBD P-CE; 0.1 ICC CEU; 0.1 IACET CEU; 1 IDCEC CEU/HSW; 1 GBCI CE Hour
May qualify for learning hours through most Canadian architectural associations
Sustainable Design has always been a formidable technical challenge. However, it’s time to elevate sustainable design as an environmental art form, emphasizing its profound interaction with light, sound, materials, and water. These elements have played a pivotal role throughout history in shaping spaces and evoking emotional responses, which will be illustrated by a diverse range of case studies. Biophilic design and sustainability will be highlighted, showcasing how architecture can harmoniously integrate with nature. The presentation concludes by encouraging a perspective of architecture as a living art form, capable of shaping human experiences while responding to its environment.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the role of light, sound, materials, and water in shaping architectural spaces and evoking emotional responses to elevate the human experience.
- Evaluate the role and benefits of integrating biophilic design principles for the well-being of occupants.
- Explore a critical perspective on architecture as a dynamic, responsive art form that engages with nature and enhances sustainability, and how these integrate with several of the ‘petal’s’ from the Living Building Challenge, the AIA’s Framework for Design Excellence, and from the concepts from the WELL certification.
- Recognize the evolution of sustainable design from a technical challenge to an expressive environmental art form.
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