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Many people are now aware of the green movement. Because of current threats such as global warming and the general degeneration of the earth, many people are now choosing to participate in the green movement like recycling, conserving energy, and constructing green buildings.
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Many people are now aware of the green movement. Because of current threats such as global warming and the general degeneration of the earth, many people are now choosing to participate in the green movement like recycling, conserving energy, and constructing green buildings. Today, we often hear people and sustainable architecture firms talking about building sustainable houses, recycling, and everything else about going green. Because of the present situation that the earth is facing right now, people nowadays will need to follow and support the green movement.
The sad fact is, the earth is no longer as sustainable as it was a few decades ago. If people continue to take the current environmental issues for granted, there will come a time when people start to run out of natural resources that are essential for everyday living and survival. In order to avoid or at least slow down the earth's degeneration rate, many concerned people are now finding ways to conserve the natural resources. And one of these ways is to focus on designing and constructing green buildings. But why should you really care about building sustainable architecture? What benefits can it give you and the environment? Here are a few reasons why many people love green or eco-friendly buildings.
1. Environmental Benefits •Conserve Natural Resources •Better Environment •Water Efficiency •Protect ecosystems and biodiversity Water efficiency involves the effective way of using various water sources as well as reducing water wastage and improving water quality. Green buildings do not just rely on a single source of water. Instead, they are designed with facilities that allow the use of alternative water sources like the rainwater. Green architecture firms also install plumbing fixtures and systems that are capable of efficiently cutting down the strain on shared water resources, enabling water purifying and recycling which all help in reducing water wastage.
Green buildings are designed with energy-efficient materials and facilities that reduce the levels of carbon (IV) oxide emission and the usage of energy sources like coal and gas, which are harmful to the environment. 2. Economic Benefits: •Energy Efficiency •Low Operation and Maintenance Costs
Green architecture reduces the dependency of the building on non-renewable sources of energy like coal. Green buildings have installed solar panels which allow them to use the natural heat of the sun as an energy source. The windows are strategically placed in areas where they can receive as much natural light as possible which helps in the reduction of artificial light usage. The effective use of natural energy and water sources is not only good for the environment but for the occupants as well. Since occupants do not have to rely solely on artificial energy sources, the water and energy bills are greatly reduced.
3. Social Benefits •Better Health and Comfort •Improved Quality of Life •Reduces Strain on Local Resources and Infrastructure •Enhances Indoor Environment Quality With the enhanced thermal conditions, ergonomics, lighting, and air quality, occupants can enjoy a stress-free and a more comfortable indoor environment. Green buildings are constructed with materials that are safe for the occupants. Sustainable architecture construction companies prefer using eco-friendly materials over plastic by-products that have toxic materials like carcinogens. Toxic materials can increase the occupant's risks of getting cancer and can as well cause breathing difficulties. Sustainable buildings are built with processes and technologies that can help increase energy and water efficiency, thus reducing strain on local resources.