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Green Building and design Practices

Green Building and design Practices. By: Henry, Flynn, and Kyle. Green building:

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Green Building and design Practices

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  1. Green Building and design Practices By: Henry, Flynn, and Kyle

  2. Green building: Refers to a structure and using process that is environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building's life-cycle: from siting to design, construction, operation, maintenance, renovation, and demolition. This practice expands and complements the classical building design concerns of economy, utility, durability, and comfort.

  3. Green buildings are designed to reduce the overall impact of the built environment on human health and the natural environment by: -Efficiently using energy, water, and other resources -Protecting occupant health and improving employee productivity -Reducing waste, pollution and environmental degradation

  4. For example, green buildings may incorporate sustainable materials in their construction (e.g., reused, recycled-content, or made from renewable resources); create healthy indoor environments with minimal pollutants (e.g., reduced product emissions); and/or feature landscaping that reduces water usage (e.g., by using native plants that survive without extra watering).

  5. Eco-Camp PatagoniaTorres del Paine National Park, Chile

  6. Site Selection • Located outside Torres del Paine National Park so that materials from the site can be used in construction, and remediation • Site chosen because it is on the path of the ancient Kawesquar nomads

  7. Design principles • Inspired by kawesqar huts and camp layout • Designed for wind resistance and strength • Dome maximizes internal space while minimizing external surface area

  8. Interferes with environment as little as possible • Portable like nomadic Kawesqar camps • Designed to immerse guests in nature • Open roofs for star gazing and views of nature

  9. Construction • Raised pine foundations connected with elevated walkways • Open Common Areas • Geodesic Dome • Galvanized iron triangles • Canvas cover with synthetic insulation

  10. Energy Use and Management • Passive Heating and Lighting • Active Solar • Wind • High Efficiency Woodstoves • Propane

  11. Waste And water Management • Buy goods in Bulk • Waste is sorted, stored, and packed out • Organic wastes consumed by pigs • Solid waste is composted • Liquid is cleaned and infiltrates the ground

  12. Accreditation • ISO 14001 Certification- renewed annually • National Geographic Best Adventure Travel • Carbon free (Offsets)

  13. Media http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9d7fcHcs8g

  14. http://www.epa.gov/greenbuilding/pubs/about.htm • http://www.epa.gov/greenbuilding/pubs/whybuild.htm • http://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/Environment/CH2/aboutch2/Documents/CH2_How_It_Works.pdf • http://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/Environment/CH2/aboutch2/Pages/AboutCH2.aspx • http://www.ecocamp.travel/index.php

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