Fundamentals of Innovative Sustainable Homes Design and Construction

Preface
Acknowledgments
Contents
1 Homes for Changing Times
	1.1 Adjusting to New Realities
		1.1.1 The Environmental Challenge
		1.1.2 Sociodemographic Transformations
		1.1.3 A Shifting Global Economy
		1.1.4 Changing Lifestyle
		1.1.5 Technological Innovation
		1.1.6 Design Appreciation
	1.2 Origins and Evolution of Sustainability
		1.2.1 The Four Dimensions of Sustainable Practices
		1.2.2 The Social Dimension
		1.2.3 Cultural Dimensions
		1.2.4 Economic Dimensions
		1.2.5 Environmental Dimensions
	1.3 The Guiding Principles of Sustainable Systems
		1.3.1 The Path of Least Negative Impact
		1.3.2 The Self-Sustaining Process
		1.3.3 Supporting Relationships
		1.3.4 Circular Approach
		1.3.5 Circular Economy, Adaptive Reuse, and Design-for-Disassembly
	1.4 Skaftkarr: Green Place for the People and the Planet
	1.5 Sustainable Community in Komoka, Ontario, Canada
	1.6 Final Thoughts
	References
2 Denser Living
	2.1 Urban Planning Aspects for High-Density Environments
		2.1.1 The Form of Communities
		2.1.2 Planning for Active Mobility
		2.1.3 Green Open Spaces
	2.2 Higher Density Dwellings’ Forms
		2.2.1 Typology and Footprint
		2.2.2 Attachment
		2.2.3 Foundations
	2.3 Denser Dwellings’ Design
		2.3.1 Dimensions and Orientation
		2.3.2 Access and Egress
		2.3.3 The Roof
		2.3.4 Mixed Use Residences
	2.4 Weaving-In a Denser Building in Melbourne, Australia
	2.5 A Sustainable Apartment Building
	2.6 Final Thoughts
	References
3 Quality Affordable Dwellings
	3.1 The Housing Affordability Challenge
	3.2 Urban Planning Strategies for Affordability
		3.2.1 Lot Configuration
		3.2.2 Streets and Parking
		3.2.3 Open Outdoor Space
		3.2.4 Infill Housing
	3.3 Architectural Strategies for Cost Reduction
		3.3.1 Floor Staking
		3.3.2 Plan Simplification
		3.3.3 Joining Units
		3.3.4 Ground Relation
		3.3.5 Chosen Materials
		3.3.6 Modular Design, Dimensioning, and Efficient Framing Practices
	3.4 An Affordable Community in Vijfhuisen, the Netherlands
	3.5 The Grow Home
	3.6 Final Thoughts
	References
4 Comfortable Small Interiors
	4.1 The Need for Smaller Dwellings
	4.2 Macro Design Aspects of Small Spaces
		4.2.1 Zoning Interior Space
		4.2.2 Access and Circulation
		4.2.3 Spatial Configurations
	4.3 Micro Design Aspects of Small Spaces
		4.3.1 Accommodating Flexibility
		4.3.2 Space-Making Strategies
		4.3.3 Light, Colors, and Finishings
	4.4 Small Comfortable Interior in Zeeburgereiland, the Netherlands
	4.5 The Next Home
	4.6 Final Thoughts
	References
5 Attractive and Energy Efficient Facades
	5.1 A Need for Diversity and Energy Efficiency in Building Envelopes
	5.2 Principles of Designing Attractive Façades
		5.2.1 Logic of Façade Design
		5.2.2 Principles of Designing for Choice
		5.2.3 Menu of Design Choices
	5.3 Energy Efficient Envelopes
		5.3.1 Design Principles for Energy Efficiency
		5.3.2 Choice of Materials
	5.4 Energy Efficient Windows
		5.4.1 Window Composition and Heat Transfer
		5.4.2 Daylight and Natural Ventilation
		5.4.3 Energy-Saving Features
	5.5 Diversity of Facades in Västra Hamnen, Sweden
	5.6 Affordable Prefab Home
	5.7 Final Thoughts
	References
6 Innovative Construction Practices
	6.1 A Need for Resource Conservation and Affordability
	6.2 Fundamentals of Prefabricated Homebuilding
		6.2.1 Main Types of Prefabrication Methods
		6.2.2 Other Prefabrication Typologies
	6.3 Selecting Fabrication Methods and Building Communities
		6.3.1 Mass Customization and Digital Fabrication of Housing
	6.4 A Mass Customized Prefabricated Community in Ijburg, the Netherlands
	6.5 Dry Interior Construction
	6.6 Design for Growth and Adaptability
	6.7 The Pod Home
	6.8 Final Thoughts
	References
7 Utilities Systems for Sustainability
	7.1 Evolution and Challenge of Utilities’ Insulations
	7.2 Plumbing and Electrical Systems
	7.3 Water-Saving, Harvesting, and Recycling Systems
	7.4 Installing Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems
	7.5 A Home with Well-Integrated Utilities
	7.6 The Internet of Things (IoT) and Wi-Fi
	7.7 Domus Ex Machina
	7.8 Final Thoughts
	References
8 Green and Healthy Materials
	8.1 A Circular Approach to the Use of Materials
		8.1.1 Systems Thinking
		8.1.2 Life Cycle Assessment
		8.1.3 Material Passports, Separation of Cycles, and Recycling
	8.2 Green Building Products
		8.2.1 Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs)
		8.2.2 Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs)
		8.2.3 Engineered wood and Laminated Timber
	8.3 Products Made from Recycled Materials
	8.4 Innovative Sustainable Materials
	8.5 Materials for a Healthy Indoor
		8.5.1 Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
	8.6 Using Green Materials in Copenhagen, Denmark
	8.7 The Green Grow Home
	8.8 Final Thoughts
	References
9 Energy Efficient Dwellings
	9.1 A Need for Energy Efficient Dwellings
	9.2 Selecting an Efficient Heating System
		9.2.1 Commonly Available Heating Systems
	9.3 District Heating
		9.3.1 A Sustainable Community with District Heating in Stockholm, Sweden
	9.4 Design and Construction Principles for Energy Efficiency Dwellings
		9.4.1 Building Size and Shape
		9.4.2 Thermal Insolation
		9.4.3 Ground Cover and Passive Solar Design
	9.5 Net-Zero Homes
	9.6 Renewable Energy Sources
	9.7 Landscaping for Energy Efficiency
	9.8 Energy Efficient Home
	9.9 Final Thoughts
	References
10 Home Automation
	10.1 Digital Advancement and Sustainability
	10.2 Defining Smart Homes
	10.3 Technology and Automation in the Residential Environment
		10.3.1 Energy Conservation
		10.3.2 Water Conservation
		10.3.3 Smart Mobility
		10.3.4 Innovations in Telehealth
		10.3.5 Smart Home Security
		10.3.6 Lifestyle and Technology
	10.4 A Connected Home in Puglia, Italy
	10.5 The Smart Home
	10.6 Final Thoughts
	References
11 Cooking and Dining at Home
	11.1 The Evolution of Cooking and Dining Spaces
	11.2 The Kitchen as a Social Hub
	11.3 The Sustainable Kitchen
		11.3.1 Modular Customizable Components
		11.3.2 Sustainable Building Materials
		11.3.3 Natural Light and Energy Efficient Appliances
		11.3.4 Growing Food in the Kitchen
		11.3.5 Composting, Recycling, and Reusing
		11.3.6 Place-Making for Social Interactions
		11.3.7 Accommodating People with Special Needs
	11.4 A Family Kitchen in a Tokyo Apartment
	11.5 A Home with a Sustainable Kitchen
	11.6 Final Thoughts
	References
12 Storing Stuff and Furnishing a Home
	12.1 A Consumer-Oriented Society
	12.2 Household Demographics and Storage Needs
	12.3 Organizational Space Practices
	12.4 The Tiny Home Movement
	12.5 Sustainable Storing Practices
	12.6 Residual Spaces for Added Storage
		12.6.1 Wall-Mounted Seating and Bedding
		12.6.2 Storing Bicycles
		12.6.3 Floor Cabinets
		12.6.4 Staircase Storage
	12.7 A Home with Creative Storage
	12.8 Multifunctional Furnishing
		12.8.1 Bedroom Furniture
		12.8.2 Fold-Down and Convertible Furniture
		12.8.3 Space Dividers
		12.8.4 Modules for Micro Units
	12.9 The Max Storage Home
	12.10 Final Thoughts
	References
13 Getting Old at Home
	13.1 The Growing Aging Population
	13.2 Aging in Place
	13.3 The Kitchen
	13.4 The Bedroom and Living Room
	13.5 The Bathroom
	13.6 The Home’s Exterior
	13.7 The Potential Benefits of Digital Technologies
	13.8 Multigenerational Living Arrangements
	13.9 A Home for Aging in Place
	13.10 An Adaptable Home
	13.11 Final Thoughts
	References
14 Working from Home and in Common
	14.1 History and Evolution of Live-Work Arrangements
	14.2 Advantages and Challenges of Working from Home
	14.3 Types of Remote Work and Needed Accommodations
	14.4 Selecting the Location of the Workspace
		14.4.1 Eco-Consciousness in Workspace’s Design
	14.5 Designing a Live-Work Home
	14.6 Working in Common
	14.7 A Live–Work Home
	14.8 Final Thoughts
	References
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