Green House Building ... Energy Efficiency
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The accelerated rate of human development and indiscriminate exploitation of natural resources are forcing dramatic changes on our Planet. A warning sign that our delicate global ecosystem is very near the tipping scale is characterized by Global warming. Therefore, it is incumbent on humanity to find solutions to harmonize their needs in consonance with nature. Building Green Houses is one such important initiative.
What does a Green house building entail? It encompasses cost effective and eco-friendly use of resources to build houses, institutions, markets, malls, and other similar structures.
The methods used in Green House building are diverse. One method is to use superior architectural layouts so that maximal use can be made of natural resources such as wind and sunlight, thus reducing use of pollution forming air conditioners saving on your electricity bill. Another method is to use solar heaters and photovoltaic cells to save electricity. Using locally available materials and natural materials helps conservation. Rationalizing ones needs also helps the green initiative; for example, building a house only as large as you actually need. Conservation of water is a green principle, which can be achieved through installing smaller cisterns, using recycled water for your garden and rainwater harvesting.
Building green houses have many rewards attached. Experts have estimated that a well-planned green building consumes upto 30% less energy than a normal building. Greater use of natural air and sunlight make green building healthier, increasing human efficiency and yes, mean lesser visits to the doctor!
It is generally misconstrued that green building costs more to build than normal buildings. That is just not true. A well-conceived green house project might cost in the range of 0.5% to 6.5% over a normal building in the initial costing. In the long term, those initial costs are recovered.
A sustainable green house model involves incorporation of green features in the design stage leading to reduction of costs. Sustainability of a green concept is also increased by establishing a common area for selected facilities or sharing of resources including a common swimming pool or a rain water conservation unit in the neighborhood.
Green is here to stay. In fact more and more people will be opting to live in green buildings in the future. Building green houses will help in ensuring a bright future to our children and also help in protecting the Earth.
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