The post Low Carbon House Design Methodology appeared first on Architecture Student Chronicles. Stepwise procedure for designing the low carbon house Step One Identifying nationally recognized methods for assessing the environmental performance of new buildings in the UK. Most widely used methods include Code for Sustainable Homes (CSH) 2006 and British Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM). Other methods include Association for Environment Conscious Building (AECB) Silver and Gold […] Related posts: Building Green Architecture | Sustainable Design Energy Efficiency ..read more

The post Guide to designing a Low Carbon House | Introduction appeared first on Architecture Student Chronicles. Intention of the design guide  The aim of the design guide is to review and recommend low energy specifications for a building called ‘Waste house’ at Grand Parade campus in the University of Brighton. It focuses on addressing the benefits of sustainable buildings by designing it to achieve energy efficiency, economic viability which includes looking at […] No related posts ..read more

The post Climate Change and Spatial Planning | Sustainable Coastal Urbanism appeared first on Architecture Student Chronicles. Global Climate Change “The Earth’s climate is changing. Rising global temperatures will bring changes in weather patterns, rising sea levels and increased frequency and intensity of extreme weather. We need to avoid making the problem worse, so cutting carbon emissions is a priority. But all of us; individuals, businesses, government and public authorities, will also […] No related posts ..read more

The post Energy Efficient Structures | Principles of Green Building Architecture appeared first on Architecture Student Chronicles. Energy Efficiency | Green Building Architecture Energy Efficiency is one of the key principles of Green Architecture. Energy Efficient Structures can be described as the structures that involve the use of less energy intensive materials required for the construction. The utilization of energy resources by the users of the building also determines the Energy Efficient […] Related posts: Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Hyderabad, India | Green Buildings ..read more

The post Architecture… where Form Follows Function appeared first on Architecture Student Chronicles. Architecture is an art of creating beautiful spaces, of designing structures where form follows function. It is an art based on the principles of Utility and Beauty. Form follows function is a principle associated with modern architecture and industrial design in the 20th century. The principle is that the shape of a building or object […] Related posts: Effects of Corporate Culture on Architectural Experimentation 7 Reasons Why You Should Study Architecture Is Contemporary Architecture Ins ..read more

The post Powers of the Planners | Millfield Case study appeared first on Architecture Student Chronicles. Politics of Planning The British planning system has evolved as a result of various social, economic and political events that took place in the last two centuries. The planning system is constantly evolving and now the emphasis is being given to ensure that the planning system is flexible so that it could cope with diverse requirements […] Related posts: Relationship of planning theory and planning practice History of the Evolution of Planning in England ..read more

The post History of the Evolution of Planning in England appeared first on Architecture Student Chronicles. Planning in theory and practice The British planning system evolved as a result of various social, economic and political events that took place in the last two centuries. Initially, town planners had the sole responsibility for making decisions about the development and redevelopment of towns and cities. It was only after the post-war period that […] Related posts: Relationship of planning theory and planning practice Problems in the city of Brighton | Sustainable Development Princip ..read more

The post Waste House Construction, Brighton, UK appeared first on Architecture Student Chronicles. Waste House in Brighton is the first low carbon house in the city. It is situated in the Grand Parade campus of Brighton University. The most interesting fact about this building is that it is completely made out of waste. The article describes all the materials used for different components of the building. Related posts: Building Green Architecture | Sustainable Design Energy Efficiency | Sustainability Problems in the city of Brighton | Sustainable Development ..read more

The post National Planning Practice Guidance (NPPG) appeared first on Architecture Student Chronicles. National Planning Practice Guidance has been published online. A lot of new reforms have been introduced through this guidance to make the planning system easier to understand and comprehend. It has been reduced from a 1000 pages to less than 50 pages. Related posts: Satellite Townships | Town Planning and Design Role of a Town Planner | Town and Country Planning Energy Efficiency through Urban Design and Urban Planning Objects of Sustainable Town planning Necessity of Town Planning ..read more

The post Analysis of New Road Design in Brighton appeared first on Architecture Student Chronicles. The New Road is a pedestrian friendly street in Brighton. Earlier it was an ordinary street designed for car movement and went through radical transformation. This transformation was achieved with an efficient selection of materials that would have a visual impact on the people moving around on the street. The fashion in which the street has been designed encourages pedestrian and cycling activity. It does not disconnect the main roads on either sides of the New Road but acts as a link between t ..read more