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Research and Methods for Architecture

SUBMITTED BY:​

Ador, John Symone A.

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AR491- ARCH42S10

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SUBMITTED TO:
AR. CHRIS JEHRAM MORALLOS​
 PROPOSED TOPIC NO. 1
Enhancing Climate Resilience Through Green Building Strategies: A Sustainable
Approach to Architectural Design

ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY
Thompson, B. (2024, July 23). Designing for disaster in an increasingly dangerous world.
ArchDaily.https://www.archdaily.com/1017950/designing-for-disaster-in-an-increasingly-danger
ous-world?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Summary:​
Thompson, the author of Designing for Disaster, discusses the worsening effects of climate
change on the built environment. He emphasizes that reality is far from what we imagine where
people may spend all their lives to design and build the highest environmental standards, still the
problem cannot be fixed and stopped, but strategic structural measures can lessen the damage.
These include strapping roofs to walls, anchoring walls to foundations, upgrading to
impact-resistant glass and beefed-up garage doors, and building with fire-resistant materials. His
research highlights that only 32% of cities facing extreme weather have implemented
hazard-resistant building codes, making climate-resilient architecture a growing challenge.

Assessment:​
The article is published in ArchDaily, a respected platform for architectural discourse, and is
written by a subject-matter expert. Thompson's background in disaster-resistant architecture and
his previous book lend credibility to his insights. The article is up-to-date, addressing
contemporary challenges in urban planning and structural resilience. However, while it may
present some useful information for design strategies, it doesn’t provide a deeper knowledge of
disaster-resistant buildings.

Reflection:​
The study will give a valuable understanding to the role of structural design in mitigating climate
change impacts. It supports the research on sustainable urban development by highlighting
practical building strategies and emphasizing the need for stricter hazard-resistant codes. This
article will be used in the project to argue for the integration of resilient design principles in
future architectural projects, particularly in disaster-prone areas.

Webber. (2024, May 16). Future-Proofing Our World: The role of climate resilient design
architecture. Webber
Studio.https://webberstudio.com/future-proofing-our-world-the-role-of-climate-resilient-design-i
n-architecture/?utm_source=chatgpt.com&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2gHzdSrHDkA
G1O3vxMoi5ys3byOiU1POrWnWnOVroioXuoFa-WUlGPeAI_aem_FsLGSsxDeqctDlpeLlww
ow

Summary:

This article discusses the increasing importance of climate-resilient design in architecture due to
escalating environmental challenges. It emphasizes the necessity for buildings to withstand
extreme weather events and adapt to changing climate conditions. The piece advocates for
innovative and adaptive design solutions that ensure both safety and sustainability in the built
environment.

Assessment:

Published by Webber Studio, a firm known for its focus on sustainable and resilient design, the
article provides credible insights into contemporary architectural practices. While the publication
date is not specified, the content remains pertinent to ongoing discussions about climate
resilience in architecture. However, the article lacks detailed case studies or empirical data to
support its claims, which could have strengthened its arguments.

Reflection:

This source provides valuable insights into the principles of climate-resilient design, reinforcing
the need for adaptive strategies in modern architecture. It highlights the urgency of integrating
sustainable and disaster-resistant features into buildings, which directly supports my research on
resilient urban development. I plan to use this article to demonstrate the importance of
forward-thinking design approaches in mitigating climate-related risks. Additionally, its
emphasis on innovation will help frame discussions on how architects can proactively shape the
built environment to withstand future challenges.

Jenks. (2024, February 20). Enhancing building resilience in the face of climate change.
Green.org.https://green.org/2024/01/30/enhancing-building-resilience-in-the-face-of-climate-cha
nge/

Summary:
This article discusses the importance of designing buildings that are resilient to the effects of
climate change. It highlights the need for eco-friendly materials, energy-efficient designs, and
modern technologies to increase building durability. The article also emphasizes that while
effective planning and policy changes are important, challenges such as awareness and costs
must be addressed. Future efforts will focus on developing innovative solutions and involving
the community to strengthen building resilience.

Assessment:
The article "Enhancing Building Resilience in the Face of Climate Change" was published on
Green.org, a website focused on sustainability and climate technology. It gives useful
information in a clear, fact-based way. The author, Jenks, has written many articles on topics like
waste management and green technology. The article is easy to follow and explains why we need
stronger buildings to handle climate change. However, it doesn’t go into much detail about the
technical challenges or costs of using some of the strategies or technologies.

Reflection:
The article highlights the importance of designing buildings that can withstand climate change,
which is valuable for future projects. By exploring strategies like using sustainable materials and
energy-efficient designs, it becomes possible to create stronger and more eco-friendly buildings.
This knowledge provides insight into current trends and enhances the approach to architecture.
Lamberti, G., Contrada, F., & Kindinis, A. (2024). Exploring adaptive strategies to cope with
climate change: The case study of Le Corbusier's Modern Architecture retrofitting. Energy &
Buildings, 302, 113756. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2023.113756

Summary:
The researchers explore ways to improve energy efficiency and comfort in historic buildings,
focusing on Le Corbusier’s studio-apartment, to enhance energy efficiency, indoor comfort, and
resilience to climate change while preserving architectural integrity. Key retrofitting solutions
include spectrally selective glazing, which reduces summer overheating, and high-performance
glazing, which lowers winter discomfort but increases summer discomfort. Shading effectively
reduces summer discomfort without affecting energy use, while insulation significantly improves
winter conditions but raises summer discomfort. Changing window frames had a negligible
impact. Future climate projections suggest an increase in warm discomfort hours, indicating that
current retrofitting solutions may become insufficient under extreme conditions. Adaptive
strategies such as natural ventilation can mitigate these effects by reducing warm discomfort,
while adaptive HVAC setpoints can cut cooling demand. The study concludes that combining
passive retrofitting with adaptive strategies is essential to maintaining comfort in historic
buildings, with minimal-intervention approaches being particularly valuable for preserving
architectural heritage.

Assessment:
The study has potential but its scope has several limitations, including a narrow focus on glazing,
shading, and insulation while not including other retrofitting methods like solar panels and smart
technology. The topic of climate projections used in the study have uncertainties, and there is no
cost analysis, making the potential solutions expensive or not cost-effective. Data was collected
only in summer 2022, missing its performance during winter. The researcher assumes people will
always use adaptive strategies like opening windows, which may not be practical in certain
environments. The study could use a broader study on other retro-fitting methods and collect
data on various seasons to ensure its validity.
Reflection:
The researchers provided valuable insights into retrofitting historic buildings to improve energy
efficiency and comfort while preserving architectural integrity which can help our research in
exploring solutions through architecture. It offers a thorough analysis of glazing, shading, and
insulation, showing how these strategies can improve energy efficiency and indoor comfort. The
research is well-structured and contributes to sustainable building design, making it a good
resource for our research.
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