Basic Schemes: Preparations for Applying Control Science to Sustainable Design

Abstract

It is the ultimate goal for humankind to deal with various problems and achieve sustainability. Control science can be applied to all goal-oriented tasks and has already produced remarkable results. Accordingly, applying control science to the task of achieving sustainability is a rational and reliable approach. In order to apply control science to sustainability issues, our irst study has shown the "basic control system for sustainability" as well as the "model of sustainability." After that, in order to identify system components of practical control systems for promoting sustainable design, we have devised "two-step preparatory work for sustainable design." The two steps of this preparatory work are "determining the relationships between the standard human activities and sustainability" and "sustainability checkup on human activities as an object."

How to Design Sustainable Structures

“…The purpose of control is the accomplishment of "sustainability." The model of sustainability ( Figure 2) demonstrates that sustainability requires both fundamental stability and internal stability, to achieve the long-term well-being of all humankind, within the finite global environment and natural resources [9]. Fundamental stability means environmental stability and a stable supply of necessary goods; the conditions for fundamental stability are "environmental preservation" and "sustainable use of natural resources" [9].…”

Comprehensive Strategy for Sustainable Housing Design

“…The model of sustainability ( Figure 2) shows that sustainability needs both internal stability and fundamental stability, in order to realize the long-term well-being of all humankind or ultimate goal, within the finite global environment and natural resources or absolute limitations [6]. Internal stability means social and economic stability; the conditions for internal stability are "health," "safety," "mutual help," and "selfrealization," which are important for the well-being of humans [6]. On the other hand, fundamental stability means environmental stability and a stable supply Control system for promoting sustainable housing design [3,4].…”

“…Comprehensive Strategy for Sustainable Housing Design DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.86278 of necessary goods; the conditions for fundamental stability are "environmental preservation" and "sustainable use of natural resources" [6].…”

“…The central part demonstrates the course of preparing and using the "sustainable design guidelines" and "sustainability checklist." First, system designers produce Model of sustainability [6].…”

“…In other words, the elements that are required for sustainable housing design need to be included in the set of elements. For instance, "equipment for rainwater use" should be selected as one of material elements, even though it is not common in current ordinary homes [6].…”