GREEN BUILDINGS

PREPARED BY
GREEN BUILDING :
A green building or a sustainable building is a structure that is designed, built,
renovated, operated, or reused in an ecological and resource-efficient manner.

OBJECTIVES OF GREEN
BUILDINGS :

üEfficiently using energy, water and other resources.

ü
üProtecting occupant health and improving employing productivity.
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üReducing waste, pollution and environmental degradation.
BENEFITS OF GREEN BUILDINGS :
 CONSIDERATIONS OF A GREEN
BUILDING :
üControl erosion to reduce negative impacts on water and air quality.

üReduce pollution and land development impacts from automobile use.

üLimit disruption of natural water hydrology by reducing impervious cover,

increasing on-site infiltration and managing storm water run-off.

üEncourage and recognize increasing levels of self supply through

renewable technologies to reduce environmental impacts associated with
fossil fuel energy use.

üProvide a high level of individual occupant control of ventilation and

lighting systems to support good health, better productivity and a comfortable
atmosphere.

üProvide a connection between indoor spaces and outdoor environment

through the introduction of sunlight and views into the occupied areas of the
building.
What constitutes a green building?

Sustainable Site:
•Use nature effectively
•Task steps to prevent loss of soil, either by wind\facility.
•Select the site close to Local transport facility.

Water use efficiency:

•Capture storm water from impervious areas of the building for ground
water re-charge or reuse.
•Use grey water for land irrigation and flushing toilets
•Install moisture denser on plants for water conservation.
•Use ultra high efficiency water fittings and controls.
•Monitor water consumption through on-line controls.
Energy efficient and eco-friendly equipment:
•Design orientation of the building to get maximum day-lighting.

•Use Green roof and Green wall to avoid heat gain into the building

•Adopt spectrally natural glass materials such that it reduces heat gain
minimize lighting of landscape features

•Use of energy efficient goods.

•Use zero CFC base refrigerants in refrigeration and air-conditioning

system
PRIORITIES FOR SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION :

1. Save Energy
2. Recycle Buildings
3. Create Community
4. Reduce Material Use
5. Save Water
6. Maximize Longevity
7. Protect and Enhance Site
8. Healthy Buildings
9. Minimize Construction and Demolition Waste
10. Green Your Business
THREE THINGS DESTROY MOST BUILDINGS:

1 .Water

2. Heat

3 .Ultra Violet Radiation Ultra-violet

radiation.

üWater and heat cause the vast majority of

building durability problems

üA great deal of water can be transported by

air. • •
WHOLE DESIGN OF GREEN BUILDING :
üArchitectural design or site planning
ü
üLighting design
ü
üWater system design
ü
üEnergy management and control design
ü
üHVAC design
ü
PASSIVE SOLAR DESIGN :

üOrient buildings so that windows are on the South and

North only
ü
üShade South facing windows
ü
üDesign to maximize daylight
ü
üDesign to use thermal cross ventilation in emergencies.
PASSIVE SOLAR DESIGN IN GREEN
BUILDING
 WATER

üLandscape using native plants, less grass, more trees, plants that
return year after year ––perennials
ü
üHarvest rainwater

üLow flow toilets and fixtures

ü
üPorous paving (allows rain to percolate into soil: gravel, pavers
with soil and grass between….)
ü
INDOOR AIR QUALITY :
Indoor air quality refers to the presence or absence of air pollutants in
buildings. Many air pollutants are known to be in higher concentrations indoors
than outdoors. This has a profound effect on health. One of the main reasons to
build a green home is to improve indoor air quality.

üIndoor air pollutants and health

ü
üVolatile organic compounds(voc)
MOISTURE CONTROL IN GREEN BUILDING :
The concept of drying and the design of homes to dry is part of
moisture control. Moisture and its movement must be controlled from
the beginning of the build job to the end of the home's life. There are
several sources of moisture in the home. The most important to
control are below.
•Rain.

•Plumbing.

•Ground water.

•"Controlling rain is the single most important factor in the design and

construction of durable buildings and in the control of mold."

 NOISE CONTROL IN GREEN
BUILDING :
The best ways to control noise use a combination of these
four techniques:
• Absorb it.
• Block it.
• Break up its path.
• Isolate it.
 EXTERIOR WATER CONSERVATION IN GREEN
BUILDING :
üLandscaping a green building
ü
üPermeable or pervious paving in green building ( Use
of porous pavement in green building )

INTERIOR WATER CONSERVATION IN GREEN

•
BUILDING
Saving water in a green home: Conservation is the use of water-saving
methods to reduce the amount of water needed for homes, lawns, and other
human uses which ultimately increases water supplies for optimum long-term
economic and social benefits.
• Hot water in green building(heating water in green homes):

• Solar hot water

• Recirculating cold water

•

• On the way to the shower

INSULATION :
•Continuous layer of insulation is recommended by FEMA (rigid blue board
or polyisocyanurate)
•Increase R value of insulation within cavity provided.

•Install batts correctly ––no bunching, squishing, gaps, holes or mashed

down pieces.
•Or use blown cellulose or expanding foam instead.

•Provide a deeper cavity (6 inch rather than typical 4 inch) for more

insulation
 MATRIALS :
üSelect materials such that a major portion of the building is recyclable
during renovation and re-construction.
üUse materials having longer life which ultimately can reduce environmental
impact in materials manufacturing and transporting
(woods,flooring,paneling,cabinet,doors,frames,brick,light,fixtures etc..)
üUse locally available materials for construction, thereby reducing
environmental impact resulting from transportation and supporting to the site
area.
üAllocate separate space for sorting and storing waste disposals (e.g. News
paper, organic substances, dry waste etc..)The location of storage place
should be easily accessible for the workmen.
üProvide rest / charge room with shower facility for residents commuting on
two wheelers & four wheelers.
üDesign waste bin .which allows for easy cleaning and thereby and avoid
health hazards.
 GREEN BUILDING CODE

The Indian bureau of energy efficiency had launched the

energy conservation building code (ECBC) on february 2007

The code is set for energy efficiency standards for design and
construction with any building of minimum conditioned area
of 1000 sqmtsand a connected demand power of 500KW

The energy performance index of the code where any

buildings that fall under the index can be termed as “ECBC
compliant building”
DYNAMIC TOWEER IN DUBAI

Architect –David Fisher

MECHANISM INVOLVED
DICE HOUSE

DESIGN BY SYBARITE
FRASERS BROADWAY COMPLEX IN SINGAPORE

Equipped with a
rainwater
harvesting ,
geothermal heating
and an ice storage
system for cooling

Provide ambient
temperature
moderation
Landscape house
üDesigned
by maul
dwellings
ü
üCapture
moisture
from air
for
drinking
water
ü
üA water
pod and
solar
heat
humidifier
 CONCLUSION :

By implementingand installing these innovative techniques could reduce the

serious impacts on the environment.

“Green buildings are the way of the future, and buildings that
are not green will ultimately become obsolete”.
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