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Saturday, April 7, 2012

What is "Green Building" Design or Principles - (Part 2)

In Part 1, I gave an overview of the philosophy, paradigm or ethos involved in "Green Building" and explained some of the Core Principles or Basics behind "Going Green."  

This is NOT what we mean by "Going Green" by the way - LOL




Nor does "Going Green" mean that you are either ill or sick, or sick with envy - LOL

 

Now here in Part 2, are some specific "Ecologically Sustainable Solutions" or components to achieve the end of "Going Green" or having a "Green Building" residence (or retail, commercial, industrial structure).  This list is not all inclusive as new technologies and materials are constantly emerging and evolving.   

Energy & Efficiency:

Central chillers
Heat pumps
Solar hot water
Solar water pumps
Solar garden lights
LED lighting concepts
Decorative Eco lighting designs
Insulation films
Insulation wall panels
Insulation boards
Insulation coatings

Water:

Waste water treatment
Water treatment and purification
Solar desalination
Rainwater harvesting

Waste & Reduced Raw Materials:

90% recycled roofing 
90% WPC (Wood Composite Decking) and railing materials. 
Cellular Lightweight Concrete 
Bamboo flooring – (Made in Indonesia)
100% Reclaimed Flooring & Decking
Low VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) and non-toxic paints, coatings, sealing and finishes
Waste separation, collection & recycling
Composting

Transportation:

Hybrid or "EV's" (Electric Vehicles
Electric motor bikes and bicycles

Ecologically Sustainable Services:
 

Green Building Architecture & Design
Energy Efficient Building Design
MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) Design
MEP Contracting
Green HVAC (Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning) Designs and Systems

Environmental Assessments
Environmental Impact Assessment & Audit
Energy Audit
Waste Management
Bioengineering for land management

 
Many other solutions and services are available and this is not a complete or comprehensive list...but will get you thinking about ways to "Go Green" and ways to use or think about creating and using "Ecologically Sustainable Solutions" in and around your home, office or business.






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