Green Architecture
Green architecture, or green design, is an approach to building that minimizes harmful effects on human health and the environment. The "green" architect or designer attempts to safeguard air, water, and earth by choosing eco-friendly building materials and construction practices.
Green architecture may have many of these characteristics:
• Ventilation systems designed for efficient heating and cooling
• Energy efficient lighting and appliances
• Water saving plumbing fixtures
• Efficient use of space
• Alternate power sources such
• Responsibly harvested woods
• Use of recycled architectural salvage
• Non toxic materials
• Locally obtained woods and stone
• Landscapes planned to maximize passive solar energy
• Minimal harm to the natural habitat
• Adaptive reuse of older buildings
All of the green buildings do not have all of these , So the highest goal of green architecture is to be fully sustainable.
Green architecture has become more popular in the last 30 years.The beginnings of today's green revolution can be traced back to the environmental awareness of the 1960s and European design. New construction techniques have lead to the development of innovative materials and design concepts. Green buildings are designed, constructed and commissioned to ensure they are healthy for their occupants. Successfully designed green projects can involve an extensive array of factors, ranging from the resourceful use of materials, to careful consideration of function, climate, and location.
The concepts about green architecture can generally be organized into several areas of application. These areas include sustainability, materials, energy efficiency, land use, and waste reduction.
Green buildings are not only designed for present use, but consideration is also been given to future uses as well. An adaptable structure can be "recycled" many times over the course of its useful life. If specific technical issues prevent use of the building
Green architecture may have many of these characteristics:
• Ventilation systems designed for efficient heating and cooling
• Energy efficient lighting and appliances
• Water saving plumbing fixtures
• Efficient use of space
• Alternate power sources such
• Responsibly harvested woods
• Use of recycled architectural salvage
• Non toxic materials
• Locally obtained woods and stone
• Landscapes planned to maximize passive solar energy
• Minimal harm to the natural habitat
• Adaptive reuse of older buildings
All of the green buildings do not have all of these , So the highest goal of green architecture is to be fully sustainable.
Green architecture has become more popular in the last 30 years.The beginnings of today's green revolution can be traced back to the environmental awareness of the 1960s and European design. New construction techniques have lead to the development of innovative materials and design concepts. Green buildings are designed, constructed and commissioned to ensure they are healthy for their occupants. Successfully designed green projects can involve an extensive array of factors, ranging from the resourceful use of materials, to careful consideration of function, climate, and location.
The concepts about green architecture can generally be organized into several areas of application. These areas include sustainability, materials, energy efficiency, land use, and waste reduction.
Green buildings are not only designed for present use, but consideration is also been given to future uses as well. An adaptable structure can be "recycled" many times over the course of its useful life. If specific technical issues prevent use of the building