This article introduces 7 ways to design a sustainable architecture using natural light which are;
1. Optimize urban design and building orientation
2. The perfect size, form and glazing treatment for windows
3. Shading for visual comfort and cooling
4. Work with bright interior surfaces
5. Move task areas close to windows
6. Consider daylight reflector systems
7. Energize your building with solar radiation
This are the basic of architecture that was taught during the first year of bachelor degree. However, lots of works has been missed the very fundamental idea about it.
Among the 7 factors I would like to discuss about first point - relating to urban planning and building orientation. The city is full of people and building requires capacity to afford place for them. Does it mean it is unavoidable to design a high rise buildings? is there alternative? It reminds me current work going on in Sydney. Barangaroo Project. It has given lot of effort to make sure building to be sustainable. Considering construction process to be zero waste, carbon neutral and be water positive. But how about its surroundings? The over shading caused by 3 gigantic high rise buildings which would lead future buildings to built higher and higher to avoid each others shadow. In designer's perspective I wonder why high rise seem like their only choice to built something in front of water. The intention of the project was to be extension of the city. What kind of city are they dreaming of? another dubai? Image of city needs to be revised.
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