PASSIVE DESIGN system in building

Passive Design

• ‘Passive design’ is design that works with the environment to exclude unwanted heat or cold and take advantage of sun and breezes, therefore avoiding or minimising the need for mechanical heating or cooling.

• Passive design in the tropics means designing a building to make the most of natural light and cooling breezes, and using shading, orientation and appropriate building materials to reduce heat gain and storage.

• The use of passive design principles in the tropics results in a building that is comfortable, energy efficient and results in substantial savings in running costs of both cooling and lighting.

MAIN PRINCIPLES OF PASSIVE DESIGN

Energy and emissions

Water and wastewater

Indoor environment quality

Waste and construction materials

Local environment

• Lighting and Electrical

• Water Supply

• Waste management systems

• HVAC

• Access and Security

• Fire Prevention, control and safety

• Mechanical Transport

• Communication