Architectural ordonnance refers to the arrangement and organization of architectural elements within a building, such as spatial relationships, proportions, and structural systems. Environmental efficiency, on the other hand, refers to designing buildings or spaces that use minimal resources and have significantly less negative impact on the environment.
The relationship between architectural ordonnance and environmental efficiency is crucial because the way we structure, organize and design buildings can significantly affect their impact on the environment. A poorly designed building may require excessive amounts of energy to heat or cool, or may lack adequate natural lighting and ventilation. By contrast, an efficiently designed building makes use of nature, harnesses natural light, air, and water, minimizes the use of non-renewable resources, and reduces carbon footprint.
Therefore, the way we design and arrange the architectural elements in a building should take into account the need to enhance environmentally friendly practices and lower the impact of the building on the environment. By prioritizing environmental efficiency in architectural design and arranging, buildings can become greener, more sustainable, and healthier for occupants.
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