The Green Concept in Buildings

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THE GREEN CONCEPT IN

BUILDINGS


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PREAMBLE: Green homes and buildings are increasingly

becoming in vogue in neghbourhoods andcorporate circle around the world. Industry

expert say that green home and buildings caneven help save on energy and maintenancecosts in homes and offices. However greenhome and buildings are yet to catch on a widescale in the country. High input cost particularly

with regard to green building continue to deterIndian consumer and eco friendly appliancesremain available only in relatively smallquantities in the market.


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THE CONCEPTIn structure designed , built, renovated ,

operated or reused with objectives to

Protect occupant health Improve employee productivity

Use wisely natural resources

Reduce the environmental impact


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SOME BALATANT FACTSABOUT LIVING INDOOR Do we know that

Most of us spend about 90% of our time in indoors

Many building product contain Chemicals commonlyknown as Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) that emit

harmful vapours over time In a short time these vapours effect health running nose,

tears from the eyes and throat irritation are typicalsymptoms.

Over time, indoor chemical vapours from buildingmaterials may seriously impact reproductive health,

increase the risk of cancer and contribute to respiratoryillness like asthma

Children and elders are more vulnerable to buildingmaterial toxicity and indoor air pollution


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SOURCES OF INDOOR TOXINS ANDAIR POLUTANTS These are vapours from-

House hold cleaners, solvents and paints (Quotesome familiar brand names)

Plastic resins, rubber and insulation foams

Plastic flooring, synthetic textiles in carpets,curtain and furnitures

Glues or adhesives , plywood or particle boardand poly urethane wood sealants

Pesticides used to spray indoor plants andpests


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GREEN BUILDING CONSTRUCTION /RENOVATION PERSPECTIVE Following aspects of consideration may lead to

the Green House Concept in the constructionprocess:

Foundation : Plan and implement proper waterproofing to avoid moisture responsible for moldgrowth

Framing: Good framing and high insulation valuesincreases thermal efficiency.

Heating , Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC):Seal combustions appliances and exhaust systemfor proper venting of harmful gases such as CarbonMono Oxide


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GREEN BUILDING CONSTRUCTION /RENOVATION PERSPECTIVE Interior Design: Consider products with low

VOCs when purchasing wooden furniture , Vinylwall papers, Treated fabric, Linoleum flooring . (

list brand names , show some pieces) Paint: Use low or no VOC paints

Carpet: Minimize carpet covered flooring.Frequent vacuuming maintain the carpet and

lowers indoor air pollution. Avoid wall to wallcarpet in bath rooms, kitchens , utility rooms ,basement and stair ways


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GREEN BUILDINGS-ENERGY PERSPECTIVE Green homes will allow home owners, to

significantly save on electricity and water, evengenerate less waste. Suggested energy saving

methods are

6.1 Use structural insulated panels for floors ,

walls and roofs

6.2 Apply water heater jacket

6.3 Insulate hot water pipes

6.4 Convert gas to tank less heaters

6.5 Install compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFL)

6.6 Install lighting controls


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GREEN BUILDINGS-ENERGY PERSPECTIVE 6.7 Install high efficiency ceiling fans with CFLs

6.8 Install house hold appliances with EPA energystar label

6.9 Install floor installations over crawl space 6.1 Install Energy efficient windows

6.11Ensure proper roof insulation and venting

6.12Use duct mastic on all duct joints

6.13Consider installing solar water heating system 6.14Consider installing photo voltaic system


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Green Idea 4


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Green Idea 6


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Green surround


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Green surround


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Green pasture


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Conclusion: The drive to go green is undoubtedly

welcome as the problems of water

shortage, energy crisis and climatechange are seemingly here to stay. Alsothe green concept has to be developed

for local context so that they can be stillbe applied within the local and financialneeds.


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