Green development, sustainable design and eco housing.

These
commonly-used architectural terms fall under the umbrellas of "green
architecture" or "sustainable architecture".
Green architecture promotes conservation of resources, including:
increased energy efficiency, conservation of water, use of renewable energy,
minimization of wastes, environmental conservation, reduction in
maintenance and operational costs, preservation of history, and even ease
of access to public transportation.



Primary principles
n green architecture, there are five primary principles
that include the subprinciples of this vast discipline.
All topics related to green architecture fall under at
least one of these.
Energy efficiency
The green house/building has reduced dependence on
electricity for its basic needs.
he design allows for passive and active cooling, the
maximum use of daylight and reduced need for
energy-guzzling building systems.
Indoor air quality
The physical well-being of the occupants is the
primary concern of this principle. Its area of concern is
the general atmosphere within a house/building.


For example, stale air is not healthy to breathe for long
periods of time. Had the design of the house/building
been better, such a problem could have been avoided.
Hazardous building materials are also avoided by this
principle.
Green materials
Green architecture also considers the use of material
that will not waste energy in its production, transport
and use in construction.
Green materials also involve the use of nontoxic and
renewable materials so that natural resources are not
depleted, and vital rainforests denuded.
Green building systems
This is a catch-all phrase that includes the various active
design considerations that seek to monitor and reduce
power consumption, water use, temperature, air quality,
etc.
Examples of green building systems are photovoltaic cells,
solar water heaters, low-flush water closets and fixtures
and water recycling systems.
A good example of a green building system is a rainwater
harvesting system. Rainwater is collected and stored.
When needed, it is then pumped out for use. The rainwater
can be used for flushing toilets and watering plants.
Good design
Good design considers many aspects of green architecture.
It also has many things in common with the other
principles.
Good design, in the context of green architecture, is
designing buildings which are easy to use, easy to convert
for other uses, safe to use for both children and the elderly,
etc.
Good design can also have an influence on energy usage,
repair and maintenance, and inevitably, on the propertys
value.
Building approach:THE LIGHT HOUSE
mechanical
ventilation
with heat recovery
(MVHR).
the
photovoltaic
array for
electricity
wind catcher
providing passive
cooling and ventilation
and bringing daylight
and reflected sunlight
into the heart of the
home
Renewable
energy
technologies
such as biomass
boiler
Lower levels and
the shading of
windows by
properly placed
balconies and
shutters
smart
metering and
monitoring
systems