OF CONTENTS DESIGN BRIEF 3 PASSIVE DESIGN FEATURES 3 ACHIEVING PLANNING REGULATIONS 7 GREEN BUILDING FUNDEMENTALS 11 Embodied Energy Assessment 11 Potable Water Conservation/ Recycling Features 12 Rain Water Harvesting 13 Operational Energy Conservation Strategies 15 STRUCTURAL DESIGN 16 Structural Design Philosophy 16 Critical/Preliminary Member Sizes 17 REFERENCES 20 HOUSE DRAWINGS 25 PD1 – INTERIOR LAYOUT DESIGN 25 PD1 –
Contents 1INTRODUCTION 2 2. WHAT ARE GREEN BUILDINGS 3 2.1 LIFE CYCLE ASSESMENT 3 3. GROWTH OF GREEN BUILDINGS IN INDIA 4 3.1 GREEN BUILDING MAKES GOOD BUSINESS SENSE 4 3.2 MARKET TRANSFORMATION 4 3.4 INCREASED MARKET POTENTIAL FOR GREEN BUILDING PRODUCTS AND TECHNOLOGIES 5 4. WHY DO WE NEED TO INVEST IN HIGH-PERFORMANCE GREEN BUILDINGS? 6 4.1HOW DO GREEN BUILDINGS IMPROVE BUSINESS? 6 4.2 COMPANIES INCORPORATING SUSTAINABILITY PERFORM BETTER 7 4.3 BUILDING GREEN INCREASES PROPERTY VALUE AND REDUCES
FACULTY OF DESIGN AND CREATIVE TECHNOLOGIES AUCKLAND UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY TE WANANGA ARONUI O TAMAKI MAKAU RAU School of Engineering Master of Construction Management Name Parth Sunilkumar Kapadiya ID Number 16920258 Paper Name Advanced Built Environment (709301 – MCM 2016) Assignment 1 Number of words (excluding appendices) 3283 • Please read and tick the boxes below before handing in your assignment • If you are uncertain about any of these matters then please discuss them with your lecturer
Introduction Green Architecture Definition and Origin Green architecture or Sustainable building is the practice of building homes which are environment friendly and resource efficient throughout its life time. It is a way of reacting to the global economic crisis, environmental issues, growing human population, destruction of natural resources and the loss of biodiversity. While it may seem that this practice started only a few decades ago when environmentalists and conservationist were given
environmental sustainability to architecture and in particular in the context of city planning, building design and materials. The topic was chosen by the author as is in direct relation with his discipline of Civil and structural engineering. The way buildings are constructed and decommissioned has a major impact on the environment as well as the society itself. The incorporation of sustainability in the architectural design can help the creation of self-sufficient, stable, economically viable communities.
representation of what green building is. It is not to say that the design and construction of this structure was not without its challenges. In this paper, I will discuss the factors that qualified the building for LEED certification. I will also discuss the challenges the building faced while pursuing this certification and what was done to overcome these challenges. “One World Trade Center’s Costly Road to LEED Gold” One World Trade Center (OWTC) is undoubtedly the tallest building in the western
According to Bauer, Peter, & Schwarz (2010), green buildings represent a revolution in environmental sustainability and are gaining increasing acceptance in many organizations. Green buildings significantly reduce the incidence of workplace hazards and illnesses, which might increase the productivity and personal mood of employees. (Leaman, Bordass, 2007) assert that “the natural world is a source of guidance and a mirror that often reflects back to the soul”. The relationship between individuals
the greenest building in North America and its continual development in sustainable practices has allowed the building to be an internationally recognized leader. Thus, it is certified LEED Platinum. The CIRS has been a UBC project since 1999 – as it went through several iterations, location, inhabitants and owners over the period of time. Simultaneously, significant advancements were made in sustainable technology, public awareness and green building policies. Therefore, the design
Mainly speaking, green building is an original way to construct building and houses so to use the: tools and tools and materials most capably towards the environment. The green technology definition, in simple words, it means the technology which is environmentally sociable, developed and used in such a way so that it doesn’t disturb our environment and conserves natural properties. You may also hear green technology being referred
Research Paper on Sustainable Low- Income Housing The most successful, long term, low-income housing projects are those that use sustainable design and address the social, cultural, and economic needs of residents. Traditionally built low-income housing projects are associated with high crime rates and high mortality rates among the residents who live in them. They do not provide for the needs of residents, resulting in many of the problems these low-income housing projects face today. These problems