Main objective: Design and construct an energy-efficient, sustainable, and climate-responsive building on the AUB campus, serving as an exhibition space for student work while also contributing to the promotion of environmentally conscious and innovative design principles.
Sub objectives:
Identifying the suitable optimization method and coding language;
Defining the spatial requirements and areas for each component in the project;
Defining the suitable location and orientation on the AUB campus;
Identifying and configuring the suitable passive architectural design strategies;
Applying the optimization process;
Developing the optimized form to ensure functionality and relationship to the site;
Test 3D printouts on the Heliodon in the Climate Design Lab
Methods and Technologies
Optimization Methods: to design a climate responsive building form.
Energy Simulations: to assess the building’s energy consumption.
Weather monitoring: to collect data on solar radiation, temperature and humidity.
CAD software, computer programming, 3D printing, GIS software
Academic Majors/Disciplines
Architecture
Civil Engineering
Renewable Energy Engineering
Computer Science
Computational Physics
Preferred Skills and Experience
Architectural and structural design skills
building and construction expertise
knowledge of sustainable design principles
knowledge of energy-efficient building systems
environmental impact assessment
data analysis and interpretation
optimization and artificial intelligence (AI)
Tools: CAD (Computer-Aided Design) software, Python/R programming language
Other skills: Project management and team collaboration skills
