Authors: Stremke, Sven¹; Dobbelsteen, Andy Van Den²; Koh, Jusuck³

Source: International Journal of Exergy, Volume 8, Number 2, February 2011 , pp. 148-174(27)

Publisher: Inderscience Publishers

Abstract:

Depletion of fossil fuels and climate change necessitate a transition to sustainable energy systems that make efficient use of renewable energy sources. Recently, the disciplines of building engineering, architecture and urban planning have begun embracing 'second-law thinking' to reduce energy consumption in the built environment. Second-law thinking, however, is not yet a part of spatial planning and landscape design. This is especially problematic because the concepts of exergy and entropy are imperative to sustainable development. This paper explores the Laws of Thermodynamics and related concepts to advance the planning and design of sustainable landscapes. We propose a number of exergy-conscious design principles, each one supporting sustainable energy transition.

Keywords: SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Applied Mechanics and Gas Dynamics; ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT; Energy

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/IJEX.2011.038516

Affiliations: 1: Wageningen University and Research, Environmental Science Department, Landscape Architecture Chair Group, P.O. Box 47, 6700 AA, Wageningen, The Netherlands. 2: Delft University of Technology, Faculty of Architecture, Climate Design & Sustainability Chair Group, P.O. Box 5043, 2600 GA Delft, The Netherlands. 3: Wageningen University and Research, Environmental Science Department, Landscape Architecture Chair Group, P.O. Box 47, 6700 AA, Wageningen, The Netherlands

Publication date: 2011-02-01

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