Intelligent and responsible life, then we are open to new ideas and constantly trying to improve. This is especially true as we rework our way of doing things, to become greener and more environmentally responsible.
Most people are aware of the dangers that may contain old buildings. There are dangers lead paint and asbestos. Fortunately today building professionals create healthy buildings using sustainable design and construction. US Green establishment of the Council (USGBC) created a rating system, LEED, to help identify green and sustainable building practices. This system identifies the important components of healthy buildings and seeks to improve conditions in the areas most important for sustainable living.
Advantages to incorporate LEED policy: o o reduce operating expenses by more tenants Health o reduce the environmental impact reduction in operating expenses in accordance with the USGBC research in the United States, buildings account for 72% of electricity consumption and 39% of energy use. Green buildings that reduce these figures will see a reduction in operating costs. Some actions that can be taken designing buildings to use renewable energy sources such as sunlight.
Buildings can be designed for use in the sun passively, as in the natural room lighting and heating and can also be used for solar water heating. The sun can be used actively in the electro mechanical equipment such as pumps and fans to increase heat in the building. The buildings can use solar panels to produce energy. Solar energy has not been fully used, and its use can bring operating costs down.
Improved health of occupants Most people have heard the term “sick building”, but this is usually the passengers, who suffer more than the building. The increase of asthma and other respiratory diseases, was associated with buildings that have hazardous materials such as asbestos and mold. LEED buildings are built with low-emitting materials that are sustainable and healthier for passengers. They also monitored for control TDOS, delivery of outdoor air and better ventilation.
In addition to air quality green buildings have better views and more daylight, as they have shown to improve performance and reduce stress. And the buildings are also evaluated for their acoustic performance and thermal control, making the building more comfortable and enjoyable in.
Reducing the environmental impact, although in the past can be built without a building lot but their impact on the environment, we now understand the importance of protecting the environment by reducing our impact. One of the important ways this is an intelligent design of the building for water use. How can he keep the water from returning to its natural underground pools, and it can be man-made pollutants, storm water is a serious problem. Buildings and parking areas to prevent the return of water in pools, so the sustainable designs eliminate this problem by reserving the water and reduce pollution.
There are many steps required for sustainable design and construction of buildings and the LEED system not only points the way, but helps us to know all the benefits that we can get to green buildings.
