SOM creates the peak of sustainable design concept by incorporating the latest green technology and energy technology advancements into the Pearl River Tower. The designer directs the traveling wind into the two mechanical floors of the Tower, whose unique architectural curve can help increase wind sp...
Why is green building important? Some 38% of global energy-related carbon emissions stem from building construction and building operations.3 With greenhouse gas emissions known to be the leading cause of anthropogenic global warming, sustainable design and sustainable building are emerging as critical...
Following a worldwide survey of the green building movement, this chapter takes a closer look at green building design and certification systems, the core of any strategy for greening retail buildings and developments. Since 2000, the green building movement has become increasingly influential in the...
(1)What do we know about a green building? A.It is usually painted green outside.B.It uses more materials than other buildings.C.It is designed by famous architects.D.It is built in an environment-friendly way.(2)Why do architects design buildings to use natural light? A.To save ...
Manfred Hegger, the recipient of numerous national and international awards, is a professor at theTechnical University Darmstadt, Energy Efficient Building Design Unit, and is a founding member/CEO of HHS Planer + Architekten AG in Kassel. He is a member of theBund Deutscher Achitekten(the Germa...
Energy efficiency is a cornerstone of green building design. It’s about more than just saving power; it’s about creating buildings that work in harmony with their environment. This section will explore how energy-efficient design is pivotal in reducing a building’s environmental impact. ...
One of the most popular green building certification programs is theLeadership in Energy and Environmental Design(LEED) program. They were developed by the nonprofit US Green Building Council and pertains to a set of rating systems for first the design, then the construction as well as operation ...
Biophilic design can takethree forms, each of which can improve quality of life for neurodivergent people. 1. Natural experiences Direct experiences of nature can happen through sensory connections: things we see, hear, touch, smell or taste. Natural building elements such as water, plants or ani...
Green building covers everything from siting, design, and construction to operation, renovation, and reuse. Green building is also known as a sustainable or high-performance building. Here are three groups in the United States that are taking the lead in green building initi...
What is Green Building? Green building, green architecture and sustainable architecture are basically synonyms, although the last of these refers more generally to sustainable building. The term green building indicates all methods of conceiving, designing, constructing and subsequently managing buildings to...