Tag: sustainable construction materials
Sustainable building: Important Goals and Benefits of Green Buildings
Introduction A ‘green’ building is one that, by its design, construction, or operation, reduces or eliminates negative effects on our climate and natural surroundings while also having the potential to produce positive ones. Green building (also known as green construction or sustainable building) refers to a structure and the use of environmentally responsible and resource-efficient…
Designing Greener: Essential Domains of Sustainability
Reconnecting to the green A sustainable or environmentally friendly building may preserve or raise the standard of living in the area in which it is situated thanks to its design and characteristics. Achieving a high degree of efficiency is necessary to do since it minimizes pollution by using less energy, water, and other resources. The…
10 Revolutionary Sustainable Building Materials: Building a Greener Future
Introduction The building industry is developing to adopt more sustainable practises as the pressing need for environmental conservation becomes more generally recognised. There’s a growing demand for sustainable building materials to minimise the construction’s adverse effect on the environment as well as for increasing energy efficiency and durability. This article will analyse the ten innovative…
Carbon Footprint in Architecture: Sustainable Strategy Development
Introduction What Is a Building’s Carbon Footprint? Definition In general, a carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gases (such as carbon dioxide and methane) produced by our actions. What Do Recent Statistics Say? The average carbon footprint worldwide is closer to 4 tons. The world has a CO2 emission capacity of over 2.4…
Affected Climate: Essential Need for Changes in Interior Design
“Waste is a design flaw.” -Kate Krebs Why does an alarm of lifestyle change always prevail in society? Why should resources be finitely used? Why is the architecture community set on alert to save the environment? Why is there a need to answer these questions? Introduction We have stepped into the 21st century and we all…
Laurie Baker: An Important Pioneer in Sustainable Architecture and Eco-Friendly Construction
Introduction The incredible tale of British-born architect Laurie Baker, who dedicated his life to serving the housing needs of the impoverished, is told in this account of his architectural journey. While he may have followed a successful profession back home, fate had other ideas. When Baker was first exposed to the ideas of Mahatma Gandhi,…
Green Architecture: An Essential and Sustainable Choice
The world green building council defines green building as, “a building that, in its design, construction or operation, reduces or eliminates negative impacts, and can create positive impacts, on our climate and natural environment. Green buildings preserve precious natural resources and improve our quality of life.” Green architecture gives impacts on sustainable construction practice while…
Design Projects with Social Impact: 11 Buildings Making Effective Impact on Society
In all phases of our education, we’ve heard and realized the reality within the saying ‘Rome wasn’t inbuilt a day. Architects always progress in their design step-by-step, reviewing, changing, and improvising whenever. The role of architects and their work in shaping communities has been much debated over the years. And though it’s since been proven…
Lightweight Architecture: Innovative Materials and Construction Techniques
Introduction The main objective of a building is to support live loads. In the majority of cases, the dead load of a particular building can be hefty enough. The ratio of a structure’s dead load to its live load determines how lightweight the building is. The smaller this ratio gets, the lighter the building is.…
10 Green Buildings in India That Inspire the World
What is a green building? Green building, or sustainable design, is the practice of accelerating the efficiency with which buildings and their sites use energy, water, and materials, and of reducing impacts on human health and the environment, considering the total life span of a building. Green-building concepts are not only restricted to the walls…
