Innovative Construction Techniques And New Technologies

Modern methods of construction (MMC) are needed in the industry because of a growing number of factorts that are effecting our built environment and the

One World Trade Center is an ideal 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.

The paper is aimed at identifying the definition of sustainability and studying several general principles relevant to civil engineering. A case study of the regeneration of Mossley Mill in Northern Ireland which covers the rebuilding and reuse technology will be given below for detailed research. This kind of technology is not only a typical solution which meets the concept of sustainability, but also a classical paradigm in the civil engineering area. It is further suggested that the case contains several principles which are the specific branches of the general principles. Also, as a contemporary development, the use and re-use of building and land related to the building are of significant meaning in maintaining

These buildings use resources more efficiently compared to conventional buildings simply built to code. The buildings produce a healthier work and living environments which generally contribute to higher productivity and improved employee health and comfort which in turn is more profits for the business occupying the building. When a LEED rating is pursued, the costs of construction and design rises. There are many points in the construction process that will need additional time for research, design and education is a process of undertaking a LEED project, these additional costs can be effectively mitigated by the savings in time due to the lower – than – industry standard operating costs.

will reduce carbons by up to 11 million tonnes per year. (Richard Lochhead, 2016) Scotland’s environment has a bright future posing an ideal natural habitat for Scotland’s indigenous species and a sustainable ecosystem. construction sector curtailing carbon emissions, with influence of the strategy throughout the designing process, maintenance, renovation, and

Advances in building materials continually improve and in turn boost living standards while reducing environmental impact. While some of these improvements only exist in research labs, many new building material advancements benefit the trade today. A few of these improvements come in the form of stronger, longer lasting building mediums, while others reduce carbon footprint and waste during production. Upgrades such as these increase structure lifespan, save the environment and reduce the number of new builds required to serve landowner needs.

By undertaking an analysis an innovative, perceivably environmentally sustainable building (before analysis) through a Life Cycle Assessment, the author aims to scientifically investigate whether or not environmental sustainability is becoming more central to the design process, and if there are reasons to be optimistic.

With the increasing popularity of sustainable construction, the need of life cycle cost analysis will become imperative in the future. Sustainable construction is a way of responsibly creating and managing a healthy

Environmental Sustainability: Focus on Resource Sustainable Building Design and Construction; Carbon Emissions Reduction; Conservation and Carbon Emissions Reduction; Responsible Supply Chain Practices, Waste Reduction and Innovation.

By utilization of renewable energy , more nature resources can be conserved and restored, such as solar power, wind ,biomass, etc. The renewable generate much less or even no pollution to the nature environment. For example, a solar powered air conditioning system generate no HCFCs, CFs released by conventional air conditioning, causing depletion to ozone layer. Due to less energy consumed, the operating cost can be reduced efficiently. Furthermore, occupant comfort and health will be improved with a green and livable living/working place.

Due to the environmental impacts of the built environment, there is a developing understanding of the need to improve the sustainability, energy efficiency and the total performance of new and existing buildings. Thus, the construction industry is required to develop its processes to meet the progressively challenging performance targets to encourage and secure sustainable investments, mitigate the impacts on the environment and satisfy buildings occupiers (BSRIA 2014a).

As people known, to use renewable resource and to save energy or comfortable indoor environment is far from the overall picture. Because construction mentioned above is an industry which include many aspects such as land use and application of advanced technology, etc. Therefore if we want to define what is green building we should recognize the whole industrial chain included each aspects and unintended environment, social, economic, consequence brought possibly of complex activity. Kats (2003) in his article stated that the sustainable or green building should deal with those key points: environment, resource & energy consumption, impact on people, financial impact and the world at large which is a broader set of issues such as ground water recharge or global warming, as well governmental policies are typically concerned about (Kats, 2003, P. 1). And another institute, Office of the federal Environmental Executive (2003) defined green building as the practice of increasing the efficiency with which

The construction industry is one the main industries in the words which is growing rapidly. The industry generates employment opportunities and economic growth through creating foreign and local investment opportunities (M. Agung, 2009). In spite of these contributions in nations economic, it has some drawbacks such as environmental pollutions and degradation (Johnson & David, 2008). Construction waste is one of the single largest waste stream which is estimated approximately 50 per cent of all materials used worldwide. Therefore, it is essential to reduce the construction wastes. Construction is a vital connection to the infrastructure and growth of industry all around the world. Building

As Goldman Environmental Prize winner Terry Swearingen stated, “we are living on this planet as if we had another one to go to.” In today’s society, the architectural process is beginning to exponentially grow due to the vast need of building construction for evolving communities. However, many architects are massively constructing without truly realizing the side effects of building architecture to the economy or environment. A building plan should not be viewed solely on the physical structure, but also the ecological and ethical impacts that the actual construction can potentially create. Eco architecture is gradually integrating developing sustainable concepts into the architectural world and experts are currently exploring green tactics to fulfill the environmental and economical needs of architecture. The term “green” is coined with eco architecture because the method of construction seeks to minimize harm and disruption to the environment, while promoting energy efficiency and cost reduction through the moderate use of natural materials. With the proper approach, architects could operate with a green technique that could potentially strengthen quality control of construction, improve the efficiency of current architecture, and depress the potential harm towards the economy and environment.

My argument is how sustainable architecture can be used and how it can benefit the Earth and it’s residence in an environmental or cost-effective way. Thus, leading to exploration of the different forms, of technology and materials used. Further developing my research on how culture, or time, might have affected, what or why, the building might have been constructed in a certain way, and also how the location might have affected the designs, of the buildings.