CONCEPTS OF GREEN
BUILDING
PREPARED BY:
Mr. Vimal K. Shah
(9426159641)
[email protected]
Mrs. Kavvita N.Choksi
(9512333666)
[email protected]
GREEN BUILDING
A Green Building is one which uses less water,
optimizes energy efficiency, conserves natural
resources, generates less waste and provides
healthier space for occupants as compared to
conventional buildings.
Green building also known as sustainable
building expands and complements the
building design concerns of economy, utility,
durability, and comfort. 2
The Design and construction practices that
significantly reduce or eliminate the negative
impact of buildings on the environment and
its occupants. Green Buildings are the Eco-
Friendly Structures.
A green building may cost more upfront, but
saves through lower operating costs over the
life of the building. The green building
approach applies a project life cycle cost
analysis for determining the appropriate up-
front expenditure.
The concept of Green Building Technology
envision new approach to save water, energy
and material resources in the construction and
maintenance of the buildings and can reduce
or eliminate the adverse impact of buildings
on the environment and occupants.
The fundamental objectives of green buildings
are to conserve natural resources and increase
energy efficiency. Increasing energy efficiency
involves harnessing nature to minimize need
for energy for operation and maintenance of
the building.
OBJECTIVES OF GREEN BUILDING
Green Buildings are designed to reduce the
overall impact on human health and the natural
environment by the following ways:
Using energy, water and other resources
efficiently.
By reducing waste, pollution, and
environmental degradation.
FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES
Structure design efficiency
Energy efficiency
Water efficiency
Materials efficiency
Waste and toxic reduction
STRUCTURE EFFICIENCY:
It is the concept of sustainable building and has
largest impact on cost and performance.
It aims to minimize the environment impact
associated with all life-cycles.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY:
The layout of the construction can be strategized
so that natural light pours for additional warmth.
Shading the roof with trees offers an eco-friendly
alternative to air conditioning.
WATER EFFICIENCY:
To minimize water consumption one should
aim to use the water which has been
collected, used, purified and reused.
MATERIAL EFFICIENCY:
Materials should be use that can be recycled
and can generate surplus amount of energy.
An example of this are solar power panels, not
only they provide lightening but they are also
a useful energy source.
WASTE AND REDUCTION:
It is probable to reuse resources.
What may be waste to us may have another
benefit to something else.
BENEFITS OF GREEN BUILDING
ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS
Enhance and protect ecosystems
Improve air and water quality
Reduce waste streams
Conserve and restore natural resources
BENEFITS OF GREEN BUILDING
SOCIAL BENEFITS
Enhance occupant comfort and health
Heighten aesthetic qualities
Minimise strain on local infrastructure
Improve overall quality of life
BENEFITS OF GREEN BUILDING
ECONOMIC BENEFITS
Reduce operating costs
Improve occupant productivity
Optimize life-cycle economic performance
Create, expand, and shape markets for green
product and services
BENEFITS OF GREEN BUILDINGS
FACTORS OF GREEN BUILDING
Location
A green building site should be selected based
on how easily it can integrate into the existing
electric, gas, water, and sewage utilities. Fitting
into a city’s existing infrastructure so that a
project has the smallest impact on the existing
energy, water, sewage and road systems is the
first point at which the green decision making
process comes into play.
FACTORS OF GREEN BUILDING
Orientation
A green building should organically fit into the
surrounding area, making best use of existing roads,
sidewalks, alleys, site specific solar resources and so
forth.
Day light
Day lighting is the controlled admission of natural light—
direct sunlight and diffuse skylight—into a building to
reduce electric lighting and saving energy. Day lighting is
an important element of sustainable design.
FACTORS OF GREEN BUILDING
Renewable energy
Renewable energy comes from natural sources such
as sunlight, geothermal heat, wind, water, and
biofuels powered by feedstock.
Rainwater harvesting
The main purpose of rainwater harvesting system to
collect and store rainwater falling on the ground
which can be further be used in the future.
FACTORS OF GREEN BUILDING
Waste water management
Wastewater management or the lack of, has a
direct impact on the biological diversity of
aquatic ecosystems, disrupting the fundamental
integrity of our life support systems, on which a
wide range of sectors from urban development
to food production and industry depend.
Merits of Green Building
Efficient Technologies
Easier Maintenance
Return On Investment
Improved Indoor Air Quality
Energy Efficiency
Water Efficiency
Waste Reduction
Temperature Moderation
Water Conservation
Economical Construction For Poor
Healthier Lifestyles and Recreation
Improved Health.
Demerits of Green Building
INITIAL COST IS HIGH
AVAILABILITY OF MATERIALS
NEED MORE TIME TO CONSTRUCT
NEED SKILED WORKER
