Abstract
Two very different approaches aiming at achieving sustainable design are the selective and exclusive model. The selective model refers to a building that is predominately controlled by the occupants; utilising climatic conditions to provide comfortable interiors. The exclusive model accepts technological devices as the primary agent of control through automatic systems; isolating the interior from the exterior and creating a fundamental dislocation from the natural environment. This paper discusses the development of these two conflicting sustainable design strategies, with particular reference to interior environmental quality.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Architecture and Sustainability |
| Subtitle of host publication | Critical Perspectives for Integrated Design |
| Editors | Ahmed Z. Khan, Karen Allacker |
| Place of Publication | Leuven |
| Pages | 153-160 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Publication status | Published - 26 Jan 2015 |
Keywords
- environmental quality
- sustainable building design
- selective model
- exclusive model