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Unit 4 Green Building
What is Green Building? A green building is one which uses less water, optimizes energy efficiency, conserves natural resources, generates less waste and provides healthier spaces for occupants, as compared to a conventional building OR A green building is one constructed with design and construction processes which significantly reduce or eliminate negative impact of buildings on the environment and occupants. In green building practices, efficient use of resources means using water saving fixtures and plumbing elements, energy efficient lighting units and passive solar design. It also involves , the use of energy efficient building materials aimed to attain highly energy efficient building envelope with well insulated walls, floors and ceilings. A well insulated building envelope will helps keeping building cooler
in the summer and warmer in the winter. Reduced energy consumption provides financial benefits for the building owners and helps reduce the carbon monoxide footprint of the building on the environment. 4.1BENEFITS OF GREEN BUILDING
a. Social Benefits -
Just like mining or manufacturing, the construction industry is energy-intensive. The energy demands vary over different stages of the construction. The energy consumed by a building throughout the construction phase and later in its life depends on multiple factors. For example, some of the daily life necessities like lighting and facilities like air-conditioning system require regular power to be operational and hence consume more energy. Due to the high energy demand, it is challenging for architects, civil engineers and builders to design environment- friendly and resource-efficient buildings. These challenges, however, can be met by adopting green building practices. In India, the demand for green buildings is rising steadily. In its Green Building Trends 2016 SmartMarket Report, Dodge Data & Analytics World has predicted that the Green Building Industry in India will grow
The choice of construction material is important in safeguarding the health of the occupants and to make the building safe and sturdy. The focus should be on using quality products that meet the highest standards of safety and health. Many buildings utilize recycled engineered materials and recycled construction debris to create marvellous structures, thereby minimizing the environmental impacts. Sustainability is not a choice but a need of the hour. By adopting the principles of green building, we can continue to live in harmony with our environment. When buying a real estate property, it is advisable to go through the environmental regulations. After all, your dream home should be good for you and for the environment as well.
Typical Features of Green building
1. Sustainable Development
7. Regional priority