12 Sep 2020
Report on International Guest Lecture on High Comfort - Low Impact, Energy Efficiency by Climate responsive Design
School of Architecture
Guest Speaker: Mohammad Hamza, Project Leader,
Transsolar Energietechnik GmbH, Germany
Platform: MS Teams Meetings
Dates: 12 September 2020
Coordinators: Ar. Nazish Abid, Ar. Akshatha Narayan
Participants: 65 Students, REVA University School of Architecture.
Key concepts covered:
· Climate responsive design using mechanical means in large scale buildings and city planning.
· Design response to climatic conditions in smaller structures.
· Climate control in buildings without any designated equipment’s and possible drawbacks.
Methodology:
Interactive presentation, sustainable design approach in real life projects explained through plans, sections, 3D diagrams, elevations, and photographs.
Agenda discussed: The Lecture focused on understanding importance of
· Sustainable design approach
· Various factors to be considered
· Different ways to achieve high comfort
· Budgetary constraints
· Choosing the right material and color
· Understanding the climate and requirement thoroughly
The Lecture was an introductory session to understand the importance of climate driven sustainable design concepts. The exceptional talk included pictures, plans and sections of real-life project explaining different methods, approaches to achieve comfortable climatic conditions, while concentrating on energy efficiency. Tips, tricks, and basic concepts of climate driven sustainable design were shared with students which encouraged them to involve in the dialogue with the speaker.
The lecture ended with a positive feedback from the student and faculty at-tendees.
We would like to thank our honourable Chancellor Sir, Management REVA University, Director Dr. Sapna Papu ma’am, Asst. Director Vidya Srikanth ma’am and all the faculty of REVA University School of Architecture for their continuous support and guidance.
