Are Green Buildings The Need Of The Hour?

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Green architecture has been a subject of much discussion. Are Green buildings necessary? Does Green architecture bring in cost savings? Is there a future in this field? To answer these questions let us look at some basic facts. The earths ecological condition is becoming increasingly precarious. The rate at which humans are consuming natural resources is becoming unsustainable for Mother Nature to recoup. The recent hike in gas prices shows that this vital resource is fast dwindling. Such high oil prices characterized by the $4 a gallon gas clearly point to the need for serious introspection in the way we use the Earths natural resources. Oil prices impinge into every aspect of economic life. They translate into higher prices of all commodities, as transportation becomes costlier. High oil prices adversely impact the housing industry also. building material such as steel, cement, wood, plastics become costlier due to higher oil prices. The best way forward to counter this problem is to use Green Architecture for building houses.
Now that the role of Green buildings is established it helps to know how Green architecture works. It looks at all aspects of building a house, from using the lay of the land, the use of indigenous materials, the use of natural lighting and natural air. Green architecture aims to reduce consumption of electricity by using electrical efficient appliances and solar panels. Typically the use of CFLs and White LEDs, which consume less electricity than normal lighting, help in saving energy. Use of smaller cisterns and water harvesting techniques is another aspect of green architecture, which leads to conservation of water. Environmental degradation is reduced by using locally available material instead of materials imported from far off places.
Water and electricity savings over a period of time more than make up for the higher initial costs of about 6% greater than standard buildings. The concept of Green architecture is steadily gaining global approval and it is likely to enter the statute books of all countries as the standard for House building. Tax benefits are some of the incentives being offered by governments to provide encouragement to the concepts of Green architecture. Countries are adopting green standards, to which green architecture has to adhere to qualify for tax benefits. The incorporation of Green architecture will help in conserving energy, resources and reduce pollution. In short, the reasons to opt for Green housing is very persuasive indeed.

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<h1>Are Green Buildings The Need Of The Hour?</h1> <p> Green architecture has been a subject of much discussion. Are Green buildings necessary? Does Green architecture bring in cost savings? Is there a future in this field? To answer these questions let us look at some basic facts. The earths ecological condition is becoming increasingly precarious. The rate at which humans are consuming natural resources is becoming unsustainable for Mother Nature to recoup. The recent hike in gas prices shows that this vital resource is fast dwindling. Such high oil prices characterized by the a gallon gas clearly point to the need for serious introspection in the way we use the Earths natural resources. Oil prices impinge into every aspect of economic life. They translate into higher prices of all commodities, as transportation becomes costlier. High oil prices adversely impact the housing industry also. building material such as steel, cement, wood, plastics become costlier due to higher oil prices. The best way forward to counter this problem is to use Green Architecture for building houses. <br />Now that the role of Green buildings is established it helps to know how Green architecture works. It looks at all aspects of building a house, from using the lay of the land, the use of indigenous materials, the use of natural lighting and natural air. Green architecture aims to reduce consumption of electricity by using electrical efficient appliances and solar panels. Typically the use of CFLs and White LEDs, which consume less electricity than normal lighting, help in saving energy. Use of smaller cisterns and water harvesting techniques is another aspect of green architecture, which leads to conservation of water. Environmental degradation is reduced by using locally available material instead of materials imported from far off places. <br /> Water and electricity savings over a period of time more than make up for the higher initial costs of about 6% greater than standard buildings. The concept of Green architecture is steadily gaining global approval and it is likely to enter the statute books of all countries as the standard for House building. Tax benefits are some of the incentives being offered by governments to provide encouragement to the concepts of Green architecture. Countries are adopting green standards, to which green architecture has to adhere to qualify for tax benefits. The incorporation of Green architecture will help in conserving energy, resources and reduce pollution. In short, the reasons to opt for Green housing is very persuasive indeed. <h2>About the Author</h2> For more information on <a href="http://AIA.org" Title="green building design, Green architecture">sustainable design</a>, goto AIA.org. </p>

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