Green House Building ... Sustaining Our Future
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The accelerated rate of human development and indiscriminate exploitation of natural resources are forcing dramatic changes on our Planet. A warning sign that our delicate global ecosystem is very near the tipping scale is characterized by Global warming. Therefore, it is incumbent on humanity to find solutions to harmonize their needs in consonance with nature. One such solution would be to build Green houses.
What does a Green house building entail? Simply put, it indicates the method(s) of using resources, needed for building houses, institutions, markets, malls, and other structures conservatively, in an environmentally friendly and cost effective manner.
There are various methods used for building Green houses. One method is to use superior architectural layouts so that maximal use can be made of natural resources such as wind and sunlight, thus reducing use of pollution forming air conditioners saving on your electricity bill. Another method is to use solar heaters and photovoltaic cells to save electricity. Using locally available materials and natural materials helps conservation. Other methods include building houses only as spacious as is really required. Conservation of water is a green principle, which can be achieved through installing smaller cisterns, using recycled water for your garden and rainwater harvesting.
Building green houses have many rewards attached. Experts have estimated that a well-planned green building consumes upto 30% less energy than a normal building. Greater use of natural air and sunlight make green building healthier, increasing human efficiency and yes, mean lesser visits to the doctor!
There is a general misconception that green house building is significantly costlier than building normal houses. Such a perception is not true. Studies have shown that a well conceived green house project might cost in the range of 0.5 % to 6.5 % over a normal building in the initial costing. However, over the long term, those costs get recovered.
For green buildings to be sustainable it is recommended that one considers incorporation of the green features in the initial design itself. Suggested measures include pooling or sharing of resources such as a common swimming pool or investing on a rainwater harvesting plant for the community at large.
Green is here to stay. Living in green buildings will in all probability be the lifestyle choice of people all over the world. Giving encouragement to this initiative will be our contribution towards securing a sustainable future for mankind and our planet.
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