7. Glossary

topological analysis (analysis of the structure of a space)

Topology, etymologically the study of places, is more concerned with the relationships that may exist between different points in a space than with the distance between them. When analyzing a site, this comes down to the study of landforms and the laws that govern them.

biodiversity

Contraction of "biological diversity", an expression designating the variety and diversity of the living world. Every region has species that are unique to it; these are called endemic species, i.e. restricted to a certain area of the living world.

bioclimatic design

The design and construction of a building with the aim of combining respect for the environment with comfort for occupants, for example by optimizing solar gain and...