Green Architecture Green architecture is an approach to building which has become more popular in the last 25 to 30 years. Also known as sustainable design‚ green architecture is a method of design that minimizes the impact of building on the environment. Once thought of as unconventional and nonstandard‚ both regulatory agencies and the public alike are quickly accepting green architecture as a socially responsible and logical means of construction. The beginnings of today ’s green revolution
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Helgeson Green Roofs are they worth it? GS1200 Natural History of Illinois September 29‚ 2008 Dr. Linda Vick Green Roofs‚ Why Bother? When we think of a roof we think of something that protects and covers the top of a building or structure. But now days‚ there is more possibilities for the use and function of a roof top. It is called a Green Roof. A green roof is creating a rooftop that is covered with plants‚ grasses or small shrubs‚ trees‚ and soil. Green roofs help save energy
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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
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Saving wildlife DECCAN HERALD‚ 28-12-2003 Reflecting on the conservation measures adopted during the past year‚ SANJAY GUBBI & PRAVEEN BHARGAV point out that through political will and commitment most of the threatened wildlife and their habitats can still be saved We were only 300 million Indians when the British left their most prized imperial possession. In just over half a century we have more than tripled our population and lost more than 50 lakh hectares of our natural forests. With
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Green Consumerism Its’ implication on the purchasing behaviour on the consumer in the Indian market. Khyati Gajipara‚ Student IBS Ahmedabad Shambhavi Porwal‚ Student Ibs Ahmedabad Green Consumerism: Its’ implication on the purchasing behaviour on the consumer in the Indian market. Abstract The purpose of this paper is to draw on attitudes of consumers toward going green and implication of consumers’ behaviour on their purchasing behaviour
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Manufacturers are currently competing with each other to produce a form of green packaging.Packaging is an important part of marketing these days‚but much of it is a threat to the environment.There are two reasons for this.The production of such packaging uses up a great deal of energy and cartons‚wrappers‚etc are often difficult to dispose of when they become waste material. People in most countries have become aware of the damage which modern living is doing to the environment‚and many of them
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American Journal of Environmental Sciences 5 (3): 371-381‚ 2009 ISSN 1553-345X © 2009 Science Publications Green Engines Development Using Compressed Natural Gas as an Alternative Fuel: A Review Semin‚ 2R. A. Bakar and 2A.R. Ismail 1 Department of Marine Engineering‚ Institute of Technology Sepuluh Nopember Surabaya‚ Campus ITS‚ Sukolilo‚ Surabaya 60111‚ Indonesia 2 Automotive Excellent Center‚ Faculty of Mechanical Engineering‚ University Malaysia Pahang‚ Locked Bag 12‚ 25000 Kuantan‚ Pahang
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BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY BLDG 501 ASSIGNMENT BY MOHAMMED O. MUBARAK U05BD1041 2010 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY 2010 Q1-CONCEPT OF GREEN BUILDING/ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY BUILDINGS G reen Building is a holistic approach to programming planning‚ designing‚ and constructing (or renovating) buildings and sites. Green building is the practice of creating structures and using processes that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building’s
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This presentation is based on Green Energy and the affect of economy on it. The use of renewable energy is on the rise around the world. The costs of this renewable energy is relatively costly. This means in the long run over time the costs will be paid for and consumers will see a lower energy bill. There has been great achievements in smaller countries with the introduction of green energy. They have seen how useful this is and the way it provides electricity with no problems. Many countries
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Gaines 1 Michael Keith Gaines Dr. Knight ENGL U101 3 April 2013 Ways to Save Money Saving money is one of those tasks that are so much easier said than done. There’s more to it than spending less money. How much money will you save‚ where will you put it‚ and how can you make sure it stays there? Here’s how to set realistic goals‚ keep your spending in check‚ and get the most for your money. The first way you can save money is by killing your debt first. Simply calculating how much you spend
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