| Title |
A Study on Design Methods in Sustainable Architecture of Norman Foster |
| Authors |
Yim Su-Hyun ; Park Hyeon-Soo |
| Keywords |
Norman Foster ; Sustainable Architecture ; Design Method |
| Abstract |
The purpose of this study is to study design methods of Norman Foster, focusing on his efforts for the passive architecture of accomplishing effective energy usage and energy load reduction, In order to study the sustainable design method of Norman Foster, his previous works were studied to find his attempts to consider ecology in his design. Also, characteristics of Norman Foster architecture and his sustainable design methods were searched through case studies. In Norman Foster's design method for sustainable architecture, the building shape was designed on the basis of analysis of surrounding environment in initial design stage, reducing energy load effectively. Also, the skin system of building was devised properly to reduce energy load for heating and cooling. In his design, the atrium and inner garden were mainly used to bring natural daylight and ventilation inside building, maintaining fresh air condition. The sustainable design elements of Norman Foster reflect on his architectural philosophy that architecture is symbiosis with nature as an organism depending on environment and local condition. In order to build sustainable architecture, more study is needed on passive design method for reducing energy consumption as well as active solution using high technology. |