Green Building Architecture | Sustainable Development
Green Building Architecture is not only about using expensive products that minimize the use of electrical power which in turn would save oil and contribute to sustainable development.
There are various design features that are to be incorporated while designing a green building. After designing the building block in a way which offers a comfortable living space along with reduction of power and usage of energy intensive materials; our next step would be towards outdoor planning which is also as important as the planning of the building itself.
Two major processes of Green Building Architecture
- Active Process
- Passive Process
Active Features
- Use of Solar Photovoltaic Panels
- Wind Energy
- Wave Energy
- Use of Solar Energy
Passive Features
- Use of thick walls
- High ceilings
- Ventilators
- Skylights
- Coping
- Necessity of Parapet
- Cornices in the exterior facade