Concept Design Tactics - Architecture

Concept Design Steps to Reduce Embodied Carbon:

1) Encourage refurbishment and reuse of existing buildings.

2) Orient the building for optimal solar gain.

3) Locate the amount of glazing on each elevation to manage daylighting and minimize energy losses.

4) Minimize the window/wall ratio appropriate to each building elevation.

5) Minimize the wall/floor ratio.

6) Minimize the articulation of exterior walls.

7) Design for future flexibility and adaptability.