This chapter will show the application of ecological building approaches on one example.

The focus is not only directed towards the most economic way of building, but also towards the creation of the biggest human comfort possible with the least economical effort. This implies sometimes the spending of some more money in order to achieve the level of sustainability desired, where the people can rely on the durability and ease of maintenance of their houses, as much as the re- and down-cycle possibilities of the materials involved. In order to achieve a comfortable space, I examine the possibilities of cross-ventilation and shading. Furthermore, the materials involved in the building are examined for hazardous and toxic substances, which might negatively influence human health.

Due to the varying positioning of the buildings three different kind of prototypes should be developed. As seen on the map, as an example, the type with the highest level of occurrence will be elaborated.

 Source: http://www.meusite.pro.br/habitat/aconstrucao.htm
Please read:    Construction

 Source: Victor Olgyay, Design with climate, van Nostrand Reinhold, NY,1992, p.107
Please read:     Cross-ventilation

 Source: Georg Lippsmeier, Tropenbau, Callway, München, 1980, p.46
Please read:    Shading

 Source: http://www.sahara.com.br/pporque.htm

Please read:    Materials