16 research outputs found
Developing a Web-Based Learning Environment for Building Energy Efficiency and Solar Design in Hong Kong
With the growing importance of renewable energy and energy efficient technologies, there is an urgent need to integrate the new knowledge in these fields into our education system. The Internet and World Wide Web (WWW) can be an effective medium for the delivery of good quality education and training for these subjects, because of its flexibility, timeliness, and breadth of access. This paper investigates an approach for developing a web-based learning environment for building energy efficiency and solar design. The use of the WWW as a delivery system for educational materials and information resources is discussed. Some of the technical and pedagogical issues associated with the web-based techniques are identified. The experience from a pilot study at the University of Hong Kong is evaluated and the major considerations for the design of web-based learning are presented. It is hoped that the present study could stimulate more discussions and innovative ideas for exploiting the educational potential of the WWW for energy education. © Elsevier Science Ltd.link_to_subscribed_fulltex
Sustainable residential building design - the s3p2e2r4 sustainable bireath approach: building integrated renewable energies and resources and optimal air quality total harvest approach
Residential buildings traditionally are designed to provide environmental controls with
static features which do not change their positions throughout the year. For example good solar static
shading devices do good to shade the unwanted summer hot sun, but often block daylight in cloudy
winter days. Also some dynamic features such as windows, or awnings do not respond in optimal
ways to climate changes for optimal use of renewable energies and sources, and air quality which
surround the buildings.
Traditional residential buildings are commonly not well integrated and thought of on the use of
renewable energies and sources surrounding buildings which are solar energy, wind energy, rain and
snow energy.
This paper reports on a new approach for sustainable building design, which is called The
SUSTAINABLE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING DESIGN - THE S3P2E2R4 SUSTAINABLE
BIREATH APPROACH: Building Integrated Renewable Energies and resources, and optimal AIR
quality Total Harvest APPROACH. That is, in addition to fulfilling its normal functions, the building
is designed in an integrated manner and used as a harvester to harvest as much as practicable
Renewable Energies and sources, and optimal AIR quality which surround the residential unit, for
the best benefits of the users of the unit, and for maximized sustainable contribution to the
immediate vicinity and worldwide at large. Also the well recognized environmental protection
practices of S3P2E2R4 are adopted.link_to_OA_fulltex