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Introduction Conventional & Green Building Green building rating system Typical Features of Green Buildings Benefits of Green Buildings Green building- examples Conclusion
Introduction
Green Building, also known as sustainable building, is the practice of creating structures and using processes that are environmentally responsible and resourceefficient throughout a building's life-cycle
o It is applicable to any type of buildings & existing buildings o Green buildings are designed to reduce the overall impact of the built environment on human health and the natural environment by:
Efficiently using energy, water, and other resources Protecting occupant health and improving employee productivity Reducing waste, pollution and environmental degradation
conventional building
Green building
Functionality & appearance both are same Difference is in approach - Concern for Resource conservation & human productivity
Sustainable Sites
Reuse of existing buildings and the preservation of the surrounding environment. Sediment and erosion control- reduce negative impacts on water & air quality Reduce site disturbance - Conserve existing natural areas and restore damaged areas
Alternative Transportation - Reduce pollution and land development impacts Minimize Heat Island Effect Light pollution reduction- Eliminate light trespass from the building and site Urban redevelopment
Energy efficiency
Minimum Energy Performance minimum level of energy efficiency for the base building and systems. E.g. effective window placement CFC Reduction in HVAC&R EquipmentReduce ozone depletion.
Optimize Energy Performanceincreasing levels of energy performance & to reduce environmental impacts associated with excessive energy use. E.g. Use ENERGY STAR Qualified Products On site renewable energy - to reduce environmental impacts associated with fossil fuel energy use. E.g. solar & wind power
Water efficiency
Rain water harvesting system- Optimize ground water usage and increase its recharge Water Efficient Landscaping- Limit or eliminate the use of potable water for landscape irrigation.
Innovative Wastewater technologies Reduce generation of wastewater and potable water demand E.g. dual plumbing that recycles waste water Water Use Reduction - reduce the burden on municipal water supply and wastewater systems. E.g. water conserving fixtures such as ultra-low flush toilets and low-flow shower heads.
Materials efficiency
Storage & Collection of Recyclablesreduction of waste generated by building occupants Building reuse - reduce environmental impacts of new buildings as they relate to materials manufacturing and transport. Construction Waste Management- Redirect reusable materials to appropriate sites.
Resource Reuse- reduce demand for virgin materials Regional Materials- Increase demand for building materials and products that are extracted and manufactured within the region Recycled Content- products that incorporate recycled content materials
Rapidly Renewable MaterialsE.g. bamboo (because bamboo grows quickly) Certified Wood -Encourage environmentally responsible forest management.
Construction IAQ Management Plan- Prevent IAQ problems resulting from the construction/renovation process Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Source Control .E.g. reduce building products emit toxic gases, such as Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) and formaldehyde
CONFEDERATION OF INDIAN INDUSTRY (CII) SOHRABJI GODREJ GREEN BUSINESS CENTRE HYDERABAD
Conclusion
Technology needs to overweigh cost factor so that green buildings become viable. There is a large need of awareness of technology. By the year 2050 it is estimated that residential, commercial and institutional buildings will consume38% of global energy and release 3800 mega tones of carbon in the atmosphere.
Climate change by itself can also precipitate larger energy demand as people seek greater comfort levels in more extreme conditions. Its the need of the day for every new construction to be a green building and to modify the present buildings with its features
Reference
Journals
ASHRAE by American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and AirConditioning Engineers (November 2004) CLEAN ENERGY SOLUTIONS ( eJournal USA July 2006) Books The Green Building Revolution by Jerry Yudelson. Green Building: Guidebook for Sustainable Architecture by Michael Baue by Michael Baue
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