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College of Engineering
Department of Architecture and Urban Planning

Role of Green Building & Technology in Architecture

Ar. Farhat Ali

ABSTRACT
During the last 35-40 years we have been facing the bad experience of global warming, Ozone depletion, energy shortage, resource
reduction, , ecological disparity and acid rains etc. These situations are warning us to minimize the cause which is affecting the
environment, the research on Green buildings will aim and contribute towards reducing the environmental issues. This research will
include the benefits of green building and process of involving green materials and techniques to promote Green Architecture.
Green buildings do not only contribute towards a sustainable construction and environment but it also brings lots of benefits to the
building owners and the users. It contributes towards lesser development costs, lesser operating costs, healthier indoor environment
quality, improved comforts and enhanced durability etc.
INTRODUCTION GREEN BUILDING DESIGN PROCESS
Green buildings basically mean the environmental Evolved through a design process with a design team
friendly buildings, which are constructed in the of Architects and consultants. Enhance the positive
healthiest way they can be to avoid hazardous impacts
impacts on the environment
on the environment. The resources like land, water, Site planning
energy etc. are judicially used and the environment Building envelope & system design
goals are set prior from the starting of the construction HVAC (heating ventilation and air conditioning),
of such buildings. In other words, they are 'no harm' lighting, electrical, and water heating and air quality)
buildings to the environment. It has a direct link with Integration of renewable energy sources to generate
Green Architecture & it’s a method of simpler design energy onsite
that minimizes the impact of building on the Water and waste management
environment. Its depletes the natural resources to the Selection of ecologically sustainable materials (with
minimum during its construction and operation. It is high recycled content & renewable resources etc.)
an approach to building that minimizes harmful effects Indoor environmental quality (maintain indoor
on human health and the environment. thermal and visual comfort, and air quality)
AIM GREEN BUILDINGS CERTIFICATION
Minimize the demand on non-renewable resources. U.S. Green Building Council has been promoting green
Maximize the efficiency of these resources during design. In 2000, they created a rating system that
utilization. builders, developers, and architects can hold to, and then
Maximize the use of efficient building materials and apply for Leadership in Energy and Environmental
construction practices Design (LEED) certification.
Optimize the use of on-site sources and sinks by bio- For most projects, there are four levels of LEED
climatic architectural practices certification, depending on points scale as certified,
Maximize the reuse, recycling, and utilization of silver, gold or platinum. According to the USGBC, there
renewable resources. are nine key areas measured by LEED:
Use efficient equipment to meet its lighting, air- Sustainable Sites
conditioning and other needs Water Efficiency
Maximize the use of renewable sources of energy. Energy and Atmosphere
Use efficient waste and water management Materials and Resources
practices. Indoor Environmental Quality
Innovation in Design
Provide comfortable and hygienic indoor working
conditions. BREEAM(Building Research Establishment
Meet the Green Building requirements as per the Environmental Assessment Method) for buildings and
norms and standards of LEED & BREEAM. large scale developments.
BENEFIT OF GREEN BUILDING BUILDING MATERIALS:
The advantages of green building are abundant: when Certified Wood - Specify wood from certified
a green design is implemented, it lessens the overall sustainably managed forests.
impact to the environment. Energy and water select low volatile organic compounds (VOC) and
consumption are reduced, natural resources are toxic-free paints, finishes and adhesives.
conserved and materials are re-used. Moreover, the Apply natural floor surfaces such as tile, timber etc.
materials used in green building are much less Use sustainable solid timbers rather than processed
hazardous than other available options since they are composite sheet materials.
created to meet environmental standards. Finally, as a Use inert gypsum-based wall and ceiling linings.
whole, green building has a significant impact on the Rapidly Renewable Materials such as straw, bamboo
worldwide climate crisis. It comprises 3 type benefits- and some woods.
PROJECTS
1. Hanging gardens of One Central Park, Sydney
2. Taipei 101, Taiwan, the tallest and largest green building
of LEED Platinum certification in the world.
3. US EPA Kansas City Science & Technology Center. LEED
2.0 Gold certified
4. U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters Earns LEED Gold
Certification
5. Sebrae Sustainability Center, Cuiabá, Brazil
1 2 4
3 4
5
CONCLUSION
The Research of sustainable development has a straight
link with the Green Architecture. As numerous faces of
the green architecture, the present day accumulation is
mainly on the environment factor.
The Architect’s focused on G. Architecture as a solution
for the degrading of the environmental resources and
anticipated energy crisis our future generation have to
face. Buildings are large entities and as they impact on
the environment in various ways. Present day design
clearly consume large quantities of building materials,
responsible for a significant share of energy consumption
and Carbon Dioxide emission to the atmosphere and toxic
materials contribute to poor air indoor quality. To
empower the architect to use Green materials (eco
friendly building materials) along with the practicing G.
Architecture. Architects should have responsibility rebuilt
our green traditional architecture by introducing new and
advanced Green building materials and technologies to
make the building more sustainable and energy efficient.
REFERENCES
http://www.lennoxcommercial.com/green-building/
http://architecture.about.com/od/greenconcepts/g/green.htm
http://www.irbnet.de/daten/iconda/CIB2971.pdf
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_building
http://www.usgbc.org/articles/green-building-facts. Accessed 30
March 2016
http://www.breeam.com/index.jsp?id=1659
Woolley. T. Kimmins, S. (2000) Green Building Handbook: vol-2:
(A guide to building products and their impact on the environment),
UK: Routledge
Brende, Vale, R. (1991), Towards a Green Architecture, London:
RIBA Publications Ltd

Economic benefits-Reduce operating costs, Lowering
a building’s overall life cycle cost etc.
Environmental benefits- Improve air and water
quality, Reduce solid waste & Conserve natural
resources etc.
An increase in respiratory ailments and allergies and
the use of chemicals that can give off gas from Presented at the 12th Scientific Research Day
materials have greatly contributed to sensitive Organized by:
awareness of the air we breathe inside our homes. Deanship of Scientific Research
Which can be replaced by Green building materials.