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Starting Point To Develop Green Buildings
No you won't have to live in a mud condo or a log cabin to have a sustainablely built green home as this article by Theodosia Valiband points out. The starting point to develop green buildings begins by considering the impact of the building's construction and materials used to reduce the carbon footprint of the building. That step will add to the reduction in CO2 made by all of the other steps the resident will make while living in the green home, and thereby, add up to a big positive impact.
The need to consider the effects a new architectural project may have upon the environment is now without question. Globally, executives are making legislation that now enshrines into law the principle of sustainable design. There really aren't all that many elements that an architect needs to take into account before any design can be considered sustainable. The key keyword for building green is most likely : Recycle, recycle and recycle.
Much has been written about the need to preserve and recycle energy and water, but what about the materials that are used inside a buildings construction? Materials such as dropped denim may be employed to provide hole insulation. Timber, stone and brick can all be reclaimed from demolition sites and recycled into a new build or renovation. Old buildings can be adapted for new use rather than be demolished. A typical example can be discovered in the conversion of old commercially used spaces, such as warehouses, into convenient apartments or offices. Sourcing material from the local area serve to lessen the projects carbon footprint during construction by reducing the materials travel distance to the site.
That sounds easy but many building professionals do not make this effort. Alternate choices to road haulage should be sought where possible. As an example, the 2012 London Olympic site plans to utilize restored waterways to move waste material from the area.
What about including conveniences that encourage the occupants to live 'green' lives? Much of what the designer has saved during construction can be lost if the residents aren't inspired to take on a green way of life. Recycling areas need to be easily accessed and conveniently situated.
It is often good to bear in mind to encourage the use of public transport; paths to bus stops and rail stations need to feel safe to use. Allotting storage space and cycle racks will inspire more residents to eschew both the car and bus / train for short trips.
Theodosia Valiband is an expert master planner with good skillsets in that domain and who has worked for as well as many exclusive private clients in the UK. If one day you want to find out more information on Greater London Architecture, click here and check how easily you'll find the right architect.
The need to consider the effects a new architectural project may have upon the environment is now without question. Globally, executives are making legislation that now enshrines into law the principle of sustainable design. There really aren't all that many elements that an architect needs to take into account before any design can be considered sustainable. The key keyword for building green is most likely : Recycle, recycle and recycle.
Much has been written about the need to preserve and recycle energy and water, but what about the materials that are used inside a buildings construction? Materials such as dropped denim may be employed to provide hole insulation. Timber, stone and brick can all be reclaimed from demolition sites and recycled into a new build or renovation. Old buildings can be adapted for new use rather than be demolished. A typical example can be discovered in the conversion of old commercially used spaces, such as warehouses, into convenient apartments or offices. Sourcing material from the local area serve to lessen the projects carbon footprint during construction by reducing the materials travel distance to the site.
That sounds easy but many building professionals do not make this effort. Alternate choices to road haulage should be sought where possible. As an example, the 2012 London Olympic site plans to utilize restored waterways to move waste material from the area.
What about including conveniences that encourage the occupants to live 'green' lives? Much of what the designer has saved during construction can be lost if the residents aren't inspired to take on a green way of life. Recycling areas need to be easily accessed and conveniently situated.
It is often good to bear in mind to encourage the use of public transport; paths to bus stops and rail stations need to feel safe to use. Allotting storage space and cycle racks will inspire more residents to eschew both the car and bus / train for short trips.
Theodosia Valiband is an expert master planner with good skillsets in that domain and who has worked for as well as many exclusive private clients in the UK. If one day you want to find out more information on Greater London Architecture, click here and check how easily you'll find the right architect.
