Climate change, global warming, and their adverse effects are no far-off reality. The rapidly increasing number of buildings built has been one of the main contributors to this situation. Therefore, it’s only fitting that these structures’ energy consumption is optimized…
Sustainability
How Do Green Buildings Save Water?
Optimum water conservation has become a focal survival point since the earth holds only 2.5% of freshwater. Today, the concept of green buildings is all about optimizing water reservation tactics, so we do not waste even a droplet of our…
What’s the Most Sustainable Building Method?
Sustainable building is an eco-friendly approach that prioritizes creating buildings in a way that lessens their environmental impact and improves the overall health of our planet and the people on it. The benefits of sustainable construction are plenty. The most…
8 Unsustainable Building Materials Still Being Used
Construction is one of the most resource-intensive industries in the world. Building new structures uses a lot of energy and also creates a lot of waste. Unfortunately, there are many unsustainable building materials that are still being used regularly today.…
The Real Reasons Why Most Cities Aren’t Sustainable
The discussion of global warming, climate change, and sustainability has been a hot topic for years. We often hear: “Go vegan to save the planet,” or “Take fewer showers to conserve water!” Unfortunately, the real reason why most cities become…
Are Green Buildings More Expensive?
Humans have depleted natural resources for decades while constructing residential and commercial buildings. As a result, environmental conservationists have started advocating for the commercialization of green buildings, as they are significantly more eco-friendly and sustainable. However, there have been some…
8 Ways That Cities Can Become More Sustainable
Globally, cities consume around two-thirds of the energy produced and generate four-fifths of greenhouse gasses and half of the total waste. Beyond the environmental factors, many cities don’t offer sustainable living for many people. Thus, cities need to become more…
12 Ways That Green Cities Help the Environment
Green cities are the future of environmental preservation, as every aspect of a green city is designed to enhance environmental sustainability. This includes city design, governance, legislation, development incentives, resource allocation, etc. So, what makes “green” cities helpful for the…
Is Steel a Sustainable Material? 5 Things To Know
Environmental consciousness is becoming more and more critical in today’s day and age. And as finite resources continue to become less available, the need to find alternative solutions for use in a variety of industries is reaching an all-time high.…
What Exactly Is Green Architecture?
The construction industry consumes approximately 50% of the world’s resources. Are you also aware that architecture contributes to 40 – 50% of waste and 20 – 30% of greenhouse gas emissions? Concerns about this sad state of affairs led to…
10 Green Ideas for Commercial Buildings
In addition to reducing energy and water requirements, green commercial buildings can also reduce maintenance and operational costs by a significant amount. So what green ideas can commercial buildings incorporate to enhance overall efficiency? Here are 10 green ideas for…
Green Building vs. Traditional Building: 4 Main Differences
Buildings, be they green or traditional, can vary in terms of their appearance and design. However, the differences between a green building and a traditional one go far beyond how they look. A green building will try to minimize its…