Lecture | Eco-Houses in Different Climates
Completion requirements
Eco-housing plans each life-cycle step of a building in an environmentally responsible and resource efficient way.
Eco-Houses in Different Climates, Part 1: Siting and Design
Welcome to Part 1 of the interactive lecture on Eco-Houses in Different Climates by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ralf Otterpohl. This part is concerned with proper building siting for eco-houses in different climates and social conditions. The following topics and more will be covered in this lecture:
- Introduction to Eco-housing
- Life-cycle approach in Eco-housing
- Siting: different climates and social conditions
- The golden section
- House orientation and topography
Therefore, this lecture provides you with the knowledge on how eco-housing can maximise the use of available energy from the environment and in addition, how to employ principles of passive design.