Architectural Design Based on Carbon Footprint for Sustainable Cities

Abstract

After the industrialization of architecture, the increasing carbon footprint of the built environment requires greater consideration of small eco-design principles in architecture. Because of their role in design, architects have a decisive role in all stages of the life cycle of buildings.Therefore, for a built environment project that aims to contribute to the reduction of carbon footprint, it is of great importance to consider the direct/indirect greenhouse gas emissions originating from every stage of the life cycle of buildings. Thus, architects can make a great contribution to the sustainable architecture process by using the available options regarding material supply, energy flow, land use and ecological factors in their projects.In this study, architectural applications/eco-design methods that can be used for low environmental impact and contribute significantly to the reduction of global greenhouse gas emissions (carbon footprint) are discussed.