FIRE
Focuses on passive solar design for thermal performance across the city while maximising the daylight use enhancing circadian lighting rhythms. The varying sensory experience with natural processes will bring the biophilic benefits to the occupants while providing comfortable spaces.
F1: Passive solar heating
3
F2- Circadian lighting design
4
F3- Sensory thermal variation
3
F4 - Visually appealing renewable energy use
3
F5- Natural elements for heat reduction
3
FMC- FIRE Management credits
5
F1:Passive solar heating
Passive solar design strategies utilise the natural energy of the sun to heat, cool, and illuminate buildings, creating comfortable and sustainable living environments.
Incorporate materials with high thermal mass, such as concrete or stone, on interior walls and floors to absorb and store heat from sunlight. This stored heat can be released gradually, helping to regulate indoor temperatures and reducing the need for mechanical heating systems.
Total Credits: 3
F2:Circadian lighting design
Design strategies to incorporate circadian lighting involve creating lighting environments that align with the natural rhythm of the human body, promoting well-being and supporting the body's circadian system. May include smart lighting systems, daylit public pathways, circadian lighting systems and biophilic lighting installations,
Total Credits: 4
F3: Sensory thermal variation
Design strategies to achieve sensory thermal variation aim to create diverse microclimates and thermal experiences that engage the senses and enhance the overall biophilic experience.
This involve creating diverse thermal experiences throughout urban spaces. Urban components that consider for seasonal changes in temperature and design urban spaces that can adapt to these variations. For instance, incorporate movable shading devices or adaptable infrastructure that can be adjusted to different seasons, providing different thermal experiences throughout the year.
Total Credits: 3
F4:Visually appealing Renewable energy use
Incorporating visual renewable energy elements in biophilic cities not only promotes sustainability but also enhances the aesthetic appeal and quality of the urban environment.
Integrating solar panels and solar arrays into the design of buildings, structures, and public spaces. Visually appealing solar panel designs, such as transparent or coloured panels, that blend harmoniously with the surroundings and create an aesthetically pleasing visual element.
Total Credits: 3
F5:Natural elements for heat reduction
Design strategies that utilise natural elements for heat reduction play a crucial role in creating comfortable and sustainable urban environments. Biophilic cities can effectively utilise natural elements to reduce heat, create more comfortable microclimates, and enhance the overall well-being of residents while promoting sustainability and connection with nature.These components may include, Green Roofs, Green Walls, Parks, Shading Structures
Tree Canopies, Community Gardens, Green Corridors and Vegetated Streetscapes
Total Credits: 3