PEM 601 - The Effects of Climate and Energy on Landscape Design

Course Objectives

The objectives of this course are;
1.To introduce factors pertaining to energy efficiency and climatic comfort in landscape design
2.To introduce design parameters and innovations with regards to increasing energy efficiency and climatic comfort
3.To increase awareness about the effects of global warming on human living conditions

Course Description

Climate, energy and energy sources; Introduction of natural and man made factors that are effective on climatic conditions (solar radiation and wind, temperature and humidity of air); The relationship between design variables for landscaping and micro-climate; consideration of landscape elements as design parameters for bioclimatic comfort and energy conservation; use of renewable energy sources in landscape design; spatial dimensions of creating energy networks in landscapes; the role of plan materials in energy efficient landscape design; components of energy efficient design (materials and furnishing); Roof gardens and vertical gardens; The role of landscape design in green certification; Urban landscapes and water management; Management of energy and microclimate factors in landscapes; Case studies.