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Sustainable architecture is a general term that describes environmentally conscious design techniques in the field of architecture. It seeks to minimize the negative environmental impact of buildings by enhancing efficiency and moderation in the use of materials, energy, and development space. It is framed by the larger discussion of sustainability and the pressing economic and political issues of our world.
Sustainable architecture is a general term that describes environmentally conscious design techniques in the field of architecture. It seeks to minimize the negative environmental impact of buildings by enhancing efficiency and moderation in the use of materials, energy, and development space. It is framed by the larger discussion of sustainability and the pressing economic and political issues of our world.
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Sustainable architecture is a general term that describes environmentally conscious design techniques in the field of architecture. It seeks to minimize the negative environmental impact of buildings by enhancing efficiency and moderation in the use of materials, energy, and development space. It is framed by the larger discussion of sustainability and the pressing economic and political issues of our world.
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Sustainable architecture is a general term that describes
environmentally conscious design techniques in the field of architecture. Sustainable architecture is framed by the larger discussion of sustainability and the pressing economic and political issues of our world. In the broad context, sustainable architecture seeks to minimize the negative environmental impact of buildings by enhancing efficiency and moderation in the use of materials, energy, and development space. Most simply, the idea of sustainability, or ecological design, is to ensure that our actions and decisions today do not inhibit the opportunities of future generations. This term can be used to describe an energy and ecologically conscious approach to the design of the built environment. 1.BRICKS By the middle of the 16th century, brick making had become a distinct industry competing with stone as a structural material. Reuseable Durable Negligible embodied energy if sourced locally No toxic emissions from a manufacturing process Diverts demolition waste from landfill Issues concerning quality assurance The Demolition Protocol states that bricks have a recovery potential of 10% - rising to 100% in some buildings. 2.RAMMED EARTH Rammed earth walls (aka pise) are constructed by the compacting (ramming) of moistened subsoil into place between temporary formwork panels. When dried, the result is a dense, hard monolithic wall. In recent years, rammed earth has become popular amongst environmentally-conscious architects Distinct appearance Natural and readily available Low embodied energy (a level similar to brick veneer construction) Unstablised earth is reuseable post-demolition High moisture mass, hygroscopic - helps regulate humidity Use of local soils supports sustainability practices. High thermal mass (though work is still underway to quantify its extent) Airtight construction achievable Traditional form of construction Modern methods are widely tried and tested overseas eg Australia Concerns over durability – requires careful detailing Poor thermal resistance – external walls require additional insulation Not all soil types are appropriate High levels of construction quality control are required 3. bamboo As wood becomes more scarce bamboo construction will hold more and more value outside of the tropical climates where the benefits of its use have been known for centuries. Bamboo construction falls into the category of being environmentally friendly as the plants are extremely fast growing in comparison to trees. Being such an extremely fast growing grass means that harvesting takes place every 3-5 years as opposed to more than 25 years for softwoods and over 50 years for many hardwoods to mature. Cork Cork material is harvested from the cork oak (querbus?) tree the bark (or outer skin) of the tree is peeled off, and the tree is left to regenerate,so no need to cut down whole tree. when applied as flooring, does not look like a "memo board" at all, but has sleek lines with a strong durability. A perfect alternative for heavily used areas like playrooms and work areas. As Thermal Insulation, cork historically was used in refrigeration applications, such as in the walls of freezers Impermeability – Since the inter-connected pockets of air are truly so tiny and microscopic, Softness – the pockets of air compress and then expand again, never collapsing within the product core, giving the cork a resilience and memory. Design Flexibility – the beauty of the cork raw material is that it can be cut in numerous ways that enable veneers of differing aesthetics to be made into highly decorative surfaces. Slip resistance – cork, due to the softness and bounce-back, is very slip resistant Engineered lumber A product created from small-diameter, fast-growing trees rather than old- growth timber It turns small pieces of wood, combined with adhesives under heat and pressure, into strong, light, straight structural materials with good characteristics There's no need to use whole trees, large trees, or old trees to produce engineered lumber products In fact, engineered lumber is made with about half the wood fiber of solid-sawn wood it's not necessary for a builder to combine multiple, standard-size lengths to create a beam that stretches across a tall wall, a wide ceiling, or the floor of a huge room as engineered lumber is strong which means less cutting on site and less waste heading to landfills. Conclusion
So for the benefits of our own welfare, environmental
friendly decisions in selecting materials are important in order to preserve the balance of the nature, to protect the living creatures, and also to protect your heath. All of us do have this responsibility, It starts by YOU Any questions?