Green Buildings
Green Buildings
Index
1) Introduction 1
2) Green Building Concepts 4 2.1) Materials 6 2.2) Lighting 8 2.3) Water Resources Management 12 2.4) Ventilation and Cooling 14
3)Elements of green building 16
4) Basic, no cost, green building strategies 21
5) Green Buildings Summarized 21
6) Conclusion 22
7) Case study 23
8) References 25
1) Introduction:
In our country, today, the building sector is growing at a very rapid pace. It is the third largest consumer of energy, after industry and agriculture. India, being a developing nation, has a severe energy shortage and the rate at which the energy sector is growing is not sufficient to match the rate at which energy is being consumed. Add to this the fact that the processes from which energy is produced are dependant on natural resources, our increasing energy consumption equates to depletion of our natural resources and an increase in pollution. Therefore, we need to look towards environmentally benign technologies in the construction sector, so that we may contribute towards the conservation of natural resources, reduction of pollution and a saving on operating costs involved through a building’s life.
Across the world, today, the focus is on constructing “Green Buildings”, which address various environmental issues in a holistic manner. A “Green Building” can be very simply defined as a building that encompasses the use of clean and renewable energy, efficient usage of water and use of eco-friendly materials.
WHAT IS A GREEN BUILDING?
“Green Building” is a process for creating buildings and supporting infrastructure that minimize the use of resources, reduce harmful effects on the environment and create healthier environments for people. ‘A Green building should create delight when entered, serenity and health when occupied and regret when departed’ -
Index
1) Introduction 1
2) Green Building Concepts 4 2.1) Materials 6 2.2) Lighting 8 2.3) Water Resources Management 12 2.4) Ventilation and Cooling 14
3)Elements of green building 16
4) Basic, no cost, green building strategies 21
5) Green Buildings Summarized 21
6) Conclusion 22
7) Case study 23
8) References 25
1) Introduction:
In our country, today, the building sector is growing at a very rapid pace. It is the third largest consumer of energy, after industry and agriculture. India, being a developing nation, has a severe energy shortage and the rate at which the energy sector is growing is not sufficient to match the rate at which energy is being consumed. Add to this the fact that the processes from which energy is produced are dependant on natural resources, our increasing energy consumption equates to depletion of our natural resources and an increase in pollution. Therefore, we need to look towards environmentally benign technologies in the construction sector, so that we may contribute towards the conservation of natural resources, reduction of pollution and a saving on operating costs involved through a building’s life.
Across the world, today, the focus is on constructing “Green Buildings”, which address various environmental issues in a holistic manner. A “Green Building” can be very simply defined as a building that encompasses the use of clean and renewable energy, efficient usage of water and use of eco-friendly materials.
WHAT IS A GREEN BUILDING?
“Green Building” is a process for creating buildings and supporting infrastructure that minimize the use of resources, reduce harmful effects on the environment and create healthier environments for people. ‘A Green building should create delight when entered, serenity and health when occupied and regret when departed’ -