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Current trends of making houses sustainable and use zero-net energy will take time and research to be implemented most effectively and used on a large scale, but it is the drastic change that is needed to solve the issue. There are many different combinations and approaches to a sustainable zero energy building. In order to describe the current trends I will look at two different buildings, the ZOE building located at Discovery Park and America’s most efficient home built in Salt Lake City, Utah. I will also explain LEED certification, HERS and ENERGY STAR in order to explain how the efficiency of sustainable buildings and appliance are nationally measured.

This manifesto proposes an approach to sustainable design that I am interested in exploring during my time studying architecture. The idea of sustainability is a complex one, not without apparent contradictions. This makes it difficult to define in a wholly satisfactory manner. For the purposes of this manifesto I will advert to the definition proposed by Jason McLennan who asserts that sustainable design: “seeks to maximize the quality of the built environment, while minimizing or eliminating negative impact to the natural environment.” I find this definition particularly useful in the emphasis which it places on quality. By quality, in this

Being environmentally friendly isn’t merely a trend. After thousands of years of using the earth’s resources, we have finally come to realize that we are destroying this beautiful gift we were honored with. Architects play an influential role in trying to preserve this gift by encouraging a multitude of strategies that can be more cost efficient in the long run, be more comfortable for its users, and most importantly, have a lower carbon footprint. Strategies can include drastic changes to heat and air systems, construction material selections, or even specific design details to the architecture of a building that would reduce the amount of energy it consumes.

One World Trade Center (OWTC) is undoubtedly the tallest building in the western hemisphere (Bawaba, 2010). This carefully designed structure is the first building of its magnitude to aim for the US Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) gold certification (West, 2014). With the expertise and experience of Tishman Construction, the world’s leader in sustainable building knowledge (Bawaba, 2010). OWTC was awarded the LEED Gold v2.0 rating for multiple categories including several advanced energy and water saving technologies, lighting, materials, transportation, air quality, and people (Facility Executive , 2016). Making this work of art, the most environmentally sustainable building of its size, in the world (Contract 2010)

The book's selection of outstanding, best quality work provides several examples for homeowners with a discerning sense of style and environmental responsibility. The spectrum of featured projects has a range between energy efficient restoration and the construction of intelligent extensions to the planning and building of new low-energy or passive homes. The book introduces not only the current building forms and materials but also case studies examining the best division of space, architectural planning, and the use of innovative technologies to control and improve heating and air conditioning. Therefore, Building Better provides a striking overview of the topic of sustainable building, and insightful information on details from technical data to blueprints. In the book, both homeowners and architects have their motivations, ideas, desires, and real experiences. Against this background, Building Better is both an inspirational and a practical guide for everyone who thinks that the sustainability not as limiting, but rather as a creative opportunity. As such, it is an essential reference for everyone who wants to build a

Construction projects use a significant amount of materials and supplies. When these materials are used in a socially and environmentally responsible way, it improves your personal relationship with the environment and reduces your impact on the earth.

The future of the construction industry is dependent upon the ability to transform the practices of successful businesses into leadership programs that are able to successfully complete LEED construction projects. The ability to complete these projects at a high level of expertise will help utilize green practices in the industry to reduce building emissions and the buildings carbon footprint on the planet. . LEED projects are defined by sustainability. The definition of sustainability is providing for the needs of the current generation without compromising the ability of future generations to provide for their needs. Providing healthy, resource – conserving, energy-efficient buildings. “Green” building. Through this paper I will

There are many ways that us humans can do to make a building more sustainable. Maybe we can just start with the little things, and in the near future when we have more advanced technology we can invent even greener inventions,but it all starts with you, together we can generate, create, and build our ideas and make the earth a healthier place for the 21st

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.

Fire safety regulations can be a headache for property owners. Not only is there a need to ensure that the regulations are adhered to as closely as possible to eliminate danger, but building inspectors will also pay close attention to them when they come round to check the newly constructed or renovated building.

This report provides an analysis, critique and comparison of the sustainability of two large contemporary commercial buildings: the European Investment Bank headquarters and the new Wembley Stadium. Fundamental methods of analysis include their design, construction, and lifetime costs, where each heading is explored in greater depth.

            By Mitchell Young    Student Number: 212200874  SRT153 Building Materials Science  Unit Chair: Dr Priya Rajagopalan  May 26th 2013    Word Count: 998

We can apply advanced framing techniques in construction to prevent waste. This can helps use to reduce the cost of construction. The construction complies with the standard building codes and is highly energy efficient, which means they are affordable, easy to maintain and are extremely long lasting. (Advantages of Using Sustainable Building Materials, n.d.). Thus, it will helps to reduce maintenance cost of house. Besides that, with proper design for water and electrical flow to meet requirement sustainable criteria, we can increase the efficiency of that both utilities and reduce utilities cost. (Dick, 2014)

The sustainability of construction materials is a huge topic in today’s world of engineering. Finding a way to improve the efficiency, costs, and environmental impact of construction is a key discussion topic. When it comes to structural steel being used today, our society is pushing towards the use of “green” steel. This term is used to represent the life cycle of steel as well as the production of structural steel. While most construction materials differ significantly from one another, structural steel is manufactured from recycled materials, but only at a limited number of locations. Another important aspect of green steel is the cradle-to-cradle process that it goes through. The cradle-to-cradle

The building regulation is a construction standard and it ensure the building work satisfies with minimum constructional standard. The following type of work, the owner or occupier of building required to make building regulation application by law