Congratulations Kiel Moe! · Dec 2, 04:53 PM
2008 AIA Upjohn Research Initiative Projects Awarded
Research initiatives study various aspects of sustainability within the built environment
Washington, D.C., October 27, 2008 — The recipients of the 2008 Upjohn Research Initiative have been selected by a jury consisting of representatives from both the College of Fellows and the Board Knowledge Committee. The purpose of this grant is to provide base funds for applied research projects that advance professional knowledge and practice. The 18 month long project grant qualifies recipients to have their findings and outcomes published both electronically and in a nationally distributed publication.
Integrated Design in Contemporary Architecture author Kiel Moe’s submission, along with four others, was chosen for funding from a field of 30.
Thermally Active Surfaces in Architecture
Principal Investigator: Kiel Moe, Assistant Professor, School of Architecture, Northeastern University
This body of research focuses on the new role of thermally active surfaces in architecture in work towards low-to-no energy consumption buildings. In this transformation of energy and building practices, the thermal conditioning of a building is decoupled from the ventilation system by using the mass of the building itself as the thermal system rather than air. An important aspect of thermally active surfaces is that they are low-tech yet high performance and are thus equally applicable in the developed and developing worlds. Research includes the documentation and illustration of the physiological and thermodynamic basis of thermally active surfaces, the elucidation of changes and amendments to professional practice and the building industry implied with this technique, the energy modeling of contemporary ten case studies with advanced modeling software, and the illustration/documentation of these case studies that focus on the systems, performance, and constructability of each project.
Integrated Design in Contemporary Architecture takes a comprehensive look at projects that exemplify current approaches to this exciting new field. From museums to residences, from office buildings to universities and yoga centers, this book showcases twenty-eight examples of integrated design that cut across building types, budgets, climates, and locales. Drawings, diagrams, and photographs illustrate how the many disciplines involved in the building process work together to create sustainable spaces that acknowledge architecture’s critical role in our shared global community, economy, and ecosystem.
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To Each His Home book signing at Potterton Books (NYC) this Friday! I AM MY FAMILY selected as one of the Globe and Mail's best books for 2008!