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How to make a Building Green
What is a Green Building? The concept of a green building was developed in the 1970s in response to the energy crisis and people’s growing concerns about the environment. A Green Building, also known as a sustainable building, is a ...
Sustainability in Construction & Civil Engineering
What is sustainability in construction and civil engineering? Sustainability is defined the desire to perform activities without any depletion of resources or bringing any harmful effect on the environment. Practicing sustainable construction methods will help avoiding harmful effects from construction ...
Selection of Green Building Materials
The selection of green building materials and products represents one important strategy in the design of a green building. Green building materials offer specific benefits to the building owner and building occupants.
Green Roofing: A Step Towards Sustainability
A green roof is a roof of a building that is partially or completely covered with vegetation and a growing medium, planted over a waterproofing membrane. It may also include additional layers such as a root barrier and drainage and ...
Save Environment with Green Buildings
Green buildings around the world uses natural sources of energy, lighting, ventilation, temperature control etc and make building environment friendly.
Site and Landscape Planning for Green Building Construction
The site and landscape planning for green building construction are performed such a way that the design and construction strategies are sustainable and efficient. Site and landscape planning for green building ensures following objectives: Minimum disruption of the site Landscaping ...
What Makes a Building Green: Green Building Concept
Green buildings are designed to reduce the overall impact of the built environment on human health and natural environment by: Efficiently using energy, water and other resources. Protecting occupant’s health and improving employee productivity. Reducing waste, pollution and environment degradation. ...