Sustainable Design of Deakin Student Residence

This assignment delves into the Integrated Sustainable Design (ISD) implemented in the Deakin Student Residence. It explores various aspects of sustainable building practices, including climate adaptation, renewable energy integration (solar and wind), efficient water systems, and low-energy conditioning. The analysis highlights the importance of design considerations for resident well-being, social interaction, and environmental impact. The assignment recommends performance-oriented ISD implementation with quantitative methodologies to ensure optimal sustainability ratings.

INTEGRATED SUSTAINABLE DESIGN: A Review of the Deakin Student Residence
INTRODUCTION
ISD is an integrated architectural approach that combines both the qualitative and quantitative
perspectives via a 4-quadrant platform. It seeks to review the various issues and parameters in
the said building. Hence, these are often split into: individual experiences, cultural interpretation,
building performance and context relations. ISD attempts to answer the question: How can the
building fit within the ecological and environmental arena such that both consumption and
environmental impacts are minimal?
Architects are therefore supposed to be conscious of the various elements that builds ISD.
Climate and Climatic Changes
Site drainage is a major parameter in this case. We know that climatic conditions can have a
devastating effect on the building if not properly designed. Unfortunately, sometimes this has
been a bit tricky especially in the wake of rapid changing climatic situation across the globe.
Therefore, from an individualistic perspective, there is need to have the design cater for these
changes so that the extended effects are not pronounced.
Renewable energy
Renewable energy technologies are nowadays becoming more sustainable and environment-
friendly
Systematic approach provides a means to effectively use the most efficient renewables
More common ones are solar and wind technologies
Suitable for such dwellings as return on investment is fairly achievable
Requires proper management to harness the benefits
Supports other services like water supply that require powering hence a determinant for the
creation and maintenance of a sustainable environment
Water systems
Fundamentally, regardless of the source, must ensure that there is efficient use as such factors as
energy use may depend on it
To ensure a sustainable balance in the use and waste water, derive the daily consumption regime
Alternative sources of water supply a part from the local council, could be from rainwater and
underground water
Storm water and sewerage management must support sustainable water use and reuse
Also waste water especially from wet areas must effectively be recovered hence treatment plants
to be accommodated within the premises

Comfort and low energy conditioning systems
A critical determining factor in ensuring wellbeing and social interaction with residents is
provided.
This is achieved by combining the peripheral norms; inner lounges, the u-shaped plan; distinctive
scenes such as the basement parking area among others
Public realm must be pronounced as a means to boost the social presence of the building
The ground plan activation is provided where student experience is boosted. Therefore,
proximity to other social amenities such as library, city and building lobby are the hallmark of
social comfort and conditioning systems
Low energy conditions are made possible by ensuring design supports the natural settings
maximumly
Building Envelopes
Cladding materials are introduced for the purpose of maintaining the interior privacy and safety
while ensuring the building aesthetics inter-links with the natural settings
Cladding materials selection must be in tandem with the basic requirement that performance
should be beyond reproach
This must be considered based on the functionality of the building hence it must support: 24hour
operation; state-of-the-art accommodation and a collegiate atmosphere
Building envelopes must support features such as: security; safety and social interaction
Recommendation
On the missed opportunities…
The I.S.D implementation must be performance-oriented
Employ clear quantitative methodologies to establish best rating performance for the building
Combine all the facets involved to ensure a sustainable building design and development
Future success
The approach offers a more potent methodology that can be used to help with establishing and
amending systems to conform with the emerging trends like climate change and increased call
for renewable energy use. Residential buildings such as Deakins Residence should provide a
lasting experience to the users and occupants.