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We have come to a stage where everyone is talking about sustainable building and green
building. The hot topic of recent is Climate change. All the countries around the world now
know the reason why this climate is changing unexpectedly and are coming forward to tackle
this situation. Construction industry is coming forward with new ideas to tackle these problems,
and design buildings for low energy consumption. Sustainable design is cost effective as well as
it’s a small step to fight climate change.
Buildings, resources & the environment
Buildings are highly resource intensive
Raw materials, energy, water
30-40% of world’s primary energy is used in buildings
Construction
Operation & maintenance
High rise in demand for new construction
Greenfield projects
Demolition of low-rise zones to create high-rise buildings
Adverse impacts of buildings on the environment
Contributing to greenhouse gas emissions
Depletion of resources & increase in waste generation
Source: Sustainable Building and Construction Initiatives, 2006
Recent efforts to meet the challenge
Design & development of energy efficient buildings
Reduced embodied energy of the building
Designing concepts & advanced materials to lower the operating energy
Aiming for carbon neutral buildings
High performance buildings (low energy or zero-energy)
Energy-positive buildings
Green buildings
Less resource intensive
Least impact on the environment
Improved quality, comfort & health of the inhabitants
Definition of a green building
“A green building should create delight when entered, serenity and health when
occupied and regret when departed”
- Natural Capitalism -
Concept of sustainable architecture