The design of a project is often thought of as a chronological series of events, but in fact the process is cyclical, with the climate analysis informing material selection, materials informing structure, structure informing form, form informing climate control, and so on. In this way the design process models natural systems, which are constantly feeding back information and adapting accordingly.
Arkin Tilt Architects begin by creating a Site Analysis Diagram, collating solar orientation and sun paths, key views, landscape features, and other impacts on the site. We thoroughly assess the site conditions (topography, vegetation, climate, context, local traditions and available resources).
Arkin Tilt Architects begin by creating a Site Analysis Diagram, collating solar orientation and sun paths, key views, landscape features, and other impacts on the site. We thoroughly assess the site conditions (topography, vegetation, climate, context, local traditions and available resources).
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Passive Solar Design takes advantage of site, climate, and the energy of the sun to provide thermal comfort through heating and cooling. The shape and orientation of buildings, as well as its details and systems are all keys to optimizing passive performance. The strategies vary depending on the specifics of the site, meaning that passive solar buildings are integrated into and appropriate for their locations.
In the right circumstances monolithic earth walls are an effective construction system, providing durable walls that mediate daily and seasonal temperature swings. Earth construction may well be the oldest method of building in the world, as ancient cities of Mesopotamia were built of rammed earth and stone.
A good way to track a building's environmental impacts is to participate in a certification program. Many jurisdictions mandate green building performance to some degree. For example, at its most basic every project in California must prepare 'Title 24' Energy Performance documentation. At one end of the spectrum are the CalGreen Checklist and GreenPoint RATED programs.
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Kasra Kamooneh
Oct 20, 2018
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Comprehensive ecological based approach to Architecture seems to be the intention of this practice. They seem open to any way which can benefit their clients and the environment. Climate and locality oriented solutions, deep expertise with beautiful straw bale and rammed earth construction, low maintenance shed and gable style roofs, delightful design aesthetics with a focused eye on function, support for the community and even their competitors, sounds Utopian..
Thank you Arkin Tilt!
Thank you Arkin Tilt!
Alan P.
Nov 11, 2015
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I can't say enough good things about working with Arkin Tilt. We selected Arkin Tilt because of their sensitivity to sustainability, but we got so much more than that. You get everything you'd expect from your architects, but you also get the environmental sensitivity. You also get to work with really wonderful people. I started out with a fairly simple desire, and I ended up with a masterpiece that is far beyond what I had even dreamed. It's not just the sustainability aspects, but the house works so much better now than as originally designed. All the square footage is actually
L. C.
Apr 30, 2014
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