What is a green building?
The technique of "green building," also referred
to as "green construction," aims to be more resource- and
environmentally conscious than a conventional building.
The construction and building sector have the potential to
take the lead in the sustainability movement. This industry is currently one of
the major consumers of natural resources and causes of global warming.
When designing a green building, architects work to
construct a structure that minimizes or eliminates harmful effects on the local
environment and the climate while attempting to have the opposite effect. The
major goal is to protect natural resources, reduce negative environmental
effects, and enhance the quality of life for those who live there throughout
the whole structure's history, from planning and development to use and final
demolition.
A sustainable or green building is one that can:
- Maintain or improve its surrounding natural environment.
- Conserve energy and resources.
- Reduce exposure to hazardous substances for humans and wildlife.
- Contribute to the quality of life for its occupants and the community.
Process of designing Green Building
The idea of "green building" has recently exploded on the real estate construction scene. The goal of this approach is to control and sustain energy usage while giving the next generation a greener, healthier lifestyle. Let's comprehend the essential procedures for green building so that we may protect our natural resources and meet our requirements at the same time:
- Step 1- Recognize the goals and requirements of the program and create a strong plan that includes an estimated budget for the complete construction, the materials required, a site assessment, the provision of minimal facilities, and the adherence to necessary energy consumption.
- Step 2- choosing and assembling a team of qualified designers, architects, builders, and artisans. Create designing strategies for the intended site by analyzing all the climatic and ecological factors.
- Step 4- Develop and configure buildings in a way that effectively regulates temperature and thermal mass.
- Step 5- Construct structures with efficient support systems for environmentally friendly water use, waste disposal, ventilation, and other arrangements.
- Step 6- Interiors that are effectively built to promote high-efficiency energy preservation and conservation through waste product recycling.
- Step 7- Building construction and authorization are inspected to see if they adhere to the required green building criteria.
- Step 8- After completion of construction, maintenance verification is a must for safety and security.
An energy-efficient building is one that is built with the
help of as much recycled waste as possible together with other building
components, like geothermal heating and energy-efficient appliances.
Environmental goals can be maintained by using green
building materials and technology to create energy- and environmentally-friendly housing.
Green Building Materials
To create a climate-controlled internal environment, utilize
green wood, such as bamboo,
cork, etc., for the flooring and cabinets, and precast concrete slabs for the
flooring, roofs, walls, facades, etc. By combining straw bales with cement,
lime, clay, and gypsum, you can build a mud house, use them for framing, and
more. You can also utilize recycled plastics to produce planters, create DIY
projects for interior decorating, and use reclaimed or recycled wood to stop
deforestation. Wood can be replaced with recycled steel to strengthen the
structure's resistance to natural disasters.
Green Building Technologies
The use of Porotherm Bricks and other environmentally
friendly thermal insulation materials, the Net Zero Concept for efficient
energy consumption and carbon
emissions, the installation of the right HVAC system to reduce electricity
consumption, the use of solar power while maintaining the proper conditions and
system size, the use of smart grid appliances like refrigerators, washing
machines, mixer grinders, and others for saving energy, and the construction of
sustainable buildings.
