Study of Passive Design in Architecture to Reduce Energy Consumption and Global Warming

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to study passive design in architecture as a strategy to reduce the effects of sunlight and address the issue of global warming. Passive design is designed by making use of natural sources such as sunlight, natural ventilation, and thermal minimise reliance on mechanical cooling and heating systems. This is achieved by creating a roster design on the North-South and East-West side walls to reduce the intensity of direct sunlight and provide soft, even lighting without causing glare. The roster is also flooded with water to provide a cool and cooling effect on the interior space of the building. If every residential environment applies this water roster system, namely in housing, schools, offices and public buildings until it is applied in cities to every country and throughout the world with even better water roster innovations, it will reduce heat and global warming for this earth.