You would be surprised to know that more than 30% and up to 80% of carbon emissions globally is contributed by buildings. This is the reason for having green architecture or green buildings.

This is an approach to construct buildings that will minimize the harmful effects on our health and of course our environment.

So what does the green buildings help us with?

They use ecofriendly building materials and also the practices used for constructing the buildings are taken into consideration and making it environment safe. This attempt tries to safeguard water, materials, energy and air. Architects also consider the amount of space that they use for the construction. Meaning that they consider the overall impact in the short run as well as for our future generations.

What does one expect to have in a green building?

·         Minimum use of land

·         Maximum use of sunlight, wind

·         Ventilation system to be efficient

·         Landscaping

·         Water saving plumbing system

·         Energy saving appliances

·         Solar power or wind power

·         Non-toxic materials to be used for construction

·         Construction materials such as stone, wood to be locally bought

·         Recycle and reuse materials

·         Rain water harvesting

·         Reuse of grey water

·         Good indoor environmental air quality

As such the construction of green buildings might differ and vary from one region or country to another due to various factors. Can you guess the factors? Yes, it might be due to climatic, cultural and economic priorities that varies.

1.      A building covered in solar panels and powered by a digital LED ceiling that can automatically adjust lighting needs

2.      A building which is home to many planted shrubs and saplings as they can absorb carbon dioxide and produce oxygen

3.      A building constructed taking into account the thermal mass and landscape taking into consideration the building’s energy consumption. This will allow the environment to regulate internal temperature.

4.      Incorporate wind turbines in the buildings to fulfill the energy needs

Now the next question that might arise is that on whether Green Architecture is really effective or not.

For this to be effective and successful, the industries and individuals must work collaboratively to improve and innovate. Apart from that, these green buildings also offer a number of co-benefits which improves the health and happiness of the dwellers.

https://www.thoughtco.com/what-is-green-architecture-and-green-design-177955

https://brightly.eco/how-does-green-architecture-help-the-environment/