This document provides an overview of green building seminar report that discusses key elements of green buildings including siting, energy efficiency, passive solar design, renewable energy, and material efficiency. It describes various methods and materials used in green construction for sites, structures, floors, roofs, insulation, and more. Indoor environmental quality guidelines are also covered, focusing on durability, reusability, and reducing indoor pollutants. The conclusion emphasizes that green building design is important for environmental protection and benefits owners through reduced costs.
Green building - also known as sustainable or high performance building . A green building is a structure that is environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout its life-cycle. These objectives expand and complement the classical building design concerns of economy, utility, durability, and comfort.
Green building is environmentally-conscious construction and operation of a building structure.
A green Building uses less energy, water and other natural resources creates less waste & Green House Gases and is healthy for people during living or working inside as compared to a standard Building. Another meaning of Green Structure is clean environment, water and healthy living.
Green building (also known as green construction or sustainable building) refers to both a assembly and the using of progressions that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building's life-cycle: from siting to design, construction, process, conservation, renovation, and demolition. In extra words, green building design contains finding the balance between homebuilding and the sustainable environment. This requires close collaboration of the design team, the architects, the engineers, and the client at all project stages. The Green Building practice expands and complements the classical building design concerns of economy, utility, durability, and comfort.A similar concept is natural building, which is usually on a smaller scale and tends to focus on the use of natural materials that are available locally. Other related topics include sustainable design and green architecture. Sustainability may be defined as meeting the needs of present generations without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. Although some green building programs don't address the issue of the retrofitting existing homes, others do, especially through public schemes for energy efficient refurbishment. Green construction principles can easily be applied to retrofit work as well as new construction.
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Green building - also known as sustainable or high performance building . A green building is a structure that is environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout its life-cycle. These objectives expand and complement the classical building design concerns of economy, utility, durability, and comfort.
Green building is environmentally-conscious construction and operation of a building structure.
A green Building uses less energy, water and other natural resources creates less waste & Green House Gases and is healthy for people during living or working inside as compared to a standard Building. Another meaning of Green Structure is clean environment, water and healthy living.
Green building (also known as green construction or sustainable building) refers to both a assembly and the using of progressions that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building's life-cycle: from siting to design, construction, process, conservation, renovation, and demolition. In extra words, green building design contains finding the balance between homebuilding and the sustainable environment. This requires close collaboration of the design team, the architects, the engineers, and the client at all project stages. The Green Building practice expands and complements the classical building design concerns of economy, utility, durability, and comfort.A similar concept is natural building, which is usually on a smaller scale and tends to focus on the use of natural materials that are available locally. Other related topics include sustainable design and green architecture. Sustainability may be defined as meeting the needs of present generations without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. Although some green building programs don't address the issue of the retrofitting existing homes, others do, especially through public schemes for energy efficient refurbishment. Green construction principles can easily be applied to retrofit work as well as new construction.
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To understand the difference between Normal Building and Green Building.
To evaluate the different Green Building Construction Techniques.
To study the property and use of various Green Building Construction materials.
To analyse Green Building Construction.
Definition of green building. Advantages of implementation of green building. Countries having councils for helping the concept grow. How to make a green building cost effective. Cost and payoff of green building.
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Sustainable site selection and development. Simple passive design considerations involving site
conditions, building orientation, plan form and building envelope for sun and wind.
Passive heating of buildings- direct, indirect and isolated gain.
Passive cooling of buildings – shading of buildings, insulation, induced ventilation (air vents, wind
tower, etc.,), radiative cooling, evaporative cooling, earth coupling, dessicant cooling.
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2. TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER TITLE PAGE
LIST OF FIGURES vii
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1.GENERAL 1
1.2.OBJECTIVES TO GREEN BUILDINGS 1
1.3.REASON TO BUILD GREEN 1
1.4.ECONOMIC BENEFITS OF GREEN BUILDING 2
2 ELEMENTS OF GREEN BUILDING
2.1.GENERAL 3
2.2.SITING 3
2.3.ENERGY EFFCIENCY 3
2.4.PASSIVE SOLAR DESIGN INTERVENTIONS 4
2.5.RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGY 5
2.6.MATERIAL EFFICIENCY 5
3 METHODS AND MATERIALS
3.1.SITE AND LANDSCAPING 6
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4. LIST OF FIGURES
FIGURE TITLE PAGE
1 Basic energy sources 4
2 Porous pavement system made from recycled
Concrete 6
3 Tile flooring 7
4 Roofing 9
5 Double-paned glass with air spaces and UV
Protection 10
6 Openable skylights provide daylighting and
natural ventilation 10
7 Insulation 11
8 Ecofriendly Construction 12
9 Drip Irrigation 14
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5. CHAPTER-1
INTRODUCTION
1.1.GENERAL:
A green building, also known as a sustainable building, is a structure that is designed,
built, renovated, operated, or reused in an ecological and resource-efficient manner. Green
buildings are designed to meet certain objectives such as protecting occupant health; improving
employee productivity; using energy, water, and other resources more efficiently; and reducing
the overall impact to the environment
Green Building practices promote construction of buildings that are healthier for the
occupants and healthier for the environment Sustainable or “green” building practices can reduce
the tremendous impact that building design, construction and maintenance has on both people
and nature. Energy and material consumption in buildings can contribute significantly to global
climate change.
1.2.OBJECTIVITIES OF GREEN BUILDING:
Conserve natural resources
Increase energy efficiency
Improve indoor air quality
1.3.REASON TO BUILT GREEN :
Reduced urban island heat effect
Reduced building heating and cooling effect
Reduced air pollution and green house gases
Increased building durability
Increased health factor both inside and outside building
Increased water conservation
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6. 1.4.ECONOMIC BENEFITS OF GREEN BUILDINGS:
Improving occupant health
Improving comfort , productivity
Reducing pollution and landfill waste
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7. CHAPTER-2
ELEMENTS OF GREEN BUILDING
2.1.GENERAL:
Siting
Energy efficiency
Material efficiency
2.2.SITING:
Start by selecting a site well suited to take advantage of mass transit.
Protect and retain existing landscaping and natural features. Select plants that have low
water and pesticide needs, and generate minimum plant trimmings. Use compost and
mulches. This will save water and time.
Recycled content paving materials, furnishings, and mulches help close the recycling
loop.
2.3.ENERGY EFFICIENCY:
Energy efficient and environment conscious building design is essentially an integrated
approach. The available options in architectural intervention, building materials and design
methodologies need to be carefully evaluated to minimize energy usage, minimize the ecological
degradation that may be caused by the construction of the building and provide cost effective
solutions. The aim is to achieve the desired comfort with the least input of conventional energy.
Nowadays, designers accomplish the task through solar passive design, use of renewable energy
technology systems, and/or natural building materials. In general, energy efficiency in new
buildings can be achieved through:
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8. Bioclimatic architectural principles;
Load minimization by the incorporation of solar passive techniques in building design;
Design of energy efficient lighting and HVAC systems.
Use of renewable energy systems to meet a part of the building load.
Use of low energy materials and energy efficient methods of construction.
Fig.1.Basic energy sources
2.4.PASSIVE SOLAR DESIGN INTERVENTIONS:
The first stage of green building design is to incorporate solar passive design
interventions and try to reduce the loads on conventional systems. Passive design elements are
integral parts of any architectural components similar to walls, windows and roofs in a
conventional structure. It is achieved by building orientation with respect to the sun, shading of
windows, color, texture, landscaping etc. The solar passive design generally varies according to
the climatic condition prevalent at the site. Useful daylight is harnessed through appropriate
windows, skylights and light shelves. One of the passive solar cooling devices is the thermal
chimney, which can be designed like a smoke chimney to vent hot air from the house out through
the roof. However, one has to resort to advanced techniques of passive conditioning such as roof
ponds, trombe2 walls, wind towers, etc in extreme climatic conditions.
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9. 2.5.RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGY:
Renewable energy systems are installed for meeting a partial load of the building,
thus considerably reducing the overall electrical and thermal load. Solar energy could be utilized
for a variety of purposes and in a number of ways: generating electricity, providing hot water,
and heating, cooling, and lighting buildings.
Solar photovoltaics (PV) - provide electricity for lighting
Solar thermal systems - used for heating water or space heating
Transpired solar collectors - preheat air for the building's ventilation system.
2.6.MATERIAL EFFICIENCY:
Select sustainable materials and products by evaluating several characteristics such as
reused and recycled content, zero or low off gassing of harmful air emissions, zero or low
toxicity, sustainably harvested materials, high recyclability, durability, longevity, and
local production. Such products promote resource conservation and efficiency.
Use dimensional planning and other material efficiency strategies. These strategies
reduce the amount of building materials needed and cut construction costs.
Reuse and recycle construction and demolition materials.
Require plans for managing materials through deconstruction, demolition, and
construction.
Design with adequate space to facilitate recycling collection and to incorporate a solid
waste management program that prevents waste generation.
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10. CHAPTER-3
METHODS AND MATERIALS
3.1.SITE AND LANDSCAPING:
Recycled plastic has been developed into a wide range of landscaping products. Plastic
lumber is widely used in outdoor furniture and decking. Plastic lumber has advantages
over wood in that it is impervious to moisture and will not warp, rot, or check.
Traffic stops and bumpers are also being made from recycled plastic, replacing concrete
and asphalt.
Fig.2.Porous pavement system made from recycled concrete
3.2.STRUCTURAL FRAMING:
Joist and truss systems, using fabricated lumber or a combination of dimensional lumber
and steel, are also moving from commercial to residential construction.
Open-web joists and trusses are more economical than traditional 2x12 wood members,
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11. and the manufacturing system ensures even quality.
Wood, a natural product, is subject to a widerange of variables that can affect its
structural strength. Improved sound ratings are also a benefit of these systems. Lumber
recovered from demolition is being used in renovations and new construction, for both
environmental and aesthetic reasons.
Timber- framed structures are often dependent upon recycled wood due to the difficulty in
obtaining large logs.
3.3.FLOORING:
Finished flooring is available in a wide range of materials and styles. The decision about
the type of flooring (e.g., carpeting versus tile) is generally determined by the program of the
building.
Fig.3.Tile flooring
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12. Natural fiber carpet cushions can be made of jute felt. Jute is a renewable crop material,
with a very little energy required in the growth and manufacturing process. It biodegrades
upon disposal, and can be recycled.
Linoleum, a product made of linseed oil, compressed cork and wood flour, resin binders,
and pigments, is a low-tech and low-energy alternative to vinyl. Because linoleum is
made of natural, non-toxic materials, any VOCs it emits are primarily from the oxidation
of the linseed oil..
Ceramic tile is another flooring material noted for its long life, even in high-traffic areas.
It is nontoxic, stain-resistant, and inert when discarded in landfills.
Glazed and unglazed tile can be made using recycled glass as filler, which allows the
firing temperature to be lowered.
3.4.ROOFING:
A roof should be a symbol of safety, stability, durability and protection from Mother Nature.
According to the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA), spray polyurethane foam (SPF)
roofing systems are noted for their long life, renewable and energy saving characteristics, as well
as their ability to help control moisture in buildings.
SPF roofing systems are resistant to leaks caused by hail, wind-driven debris, and high
wind blow-off.
The SPF’s wind uplift resistance exceeded the capacity of UL’s equipment - validating
SPF roofing systems’ excellent wind up-lift resistance.
SPF eliminates thermal bridging by providing a continuous layer of insulation over
existing thermal bridges in the roof deck. Also, SPF roofing systems typically are coated
with light colored, reflective coating, which reduces the amount of heat transported inside
the building through thermal bridges.
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13. Fig.4.Roofing
3.5.SKYLIGHTS AND SKY ROOFS:
Skylights and sky roofs are increasingly popular, as a way of bringing daylight deep into
the interior of a structure.
Periscope- it has a sunlight-gathering acrylic dome on the roof, internal
Reflector , and a diffuser lens that emerges within the room.
This brings the advantages of natural daylight into a space without the heat gain
of traditional skylight
The size of the tube allows it to be installed between roof rafters, so no cutting and
rerouting of structural members takes place. A 13"-diameter tube provides a summer
noon output equivalent to 600 incandescent watts of lights and illuminates up to 150
square feet.
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14. Fig.5.Double-paned glass with air spaces and UV protection
Fig.6.Openable skylights provide daylighting and natural ventilation.
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15. 3.6.INSULATION:
Fig.7.Insulation
Though insulation is one of the best ways to reduce energy consumption and building
operating costs. Insulation also offers acoustic benefits. In contemporary construction, the
familiar fiberglass insulation has been supplemented by hi-tech polymers and old-fashioned
cotton.
A spray-applied thermal and acoustic insulation made from recycled paper fibers, with an
acrylic-based adhesive, it is non-toxic.
3.7.GLAZING:
Windows and skylights allow daylight to reach the interiors of buildings, reducing the
need for artificial light. Operable units assist in ventilation and cooling, reducing or
eliminating the need for mechanical equipment.
Windows are the weakest point in the building envelope in terms of energy loss.
Improved glazing techniques offer low-emissivity glass and inert gas-filled air spaces
between panes.
Heat gain through direct solar radiation is the easiest to prevent, by providing shading
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16. devices and using low-emissivity (low-E) glass. Low-E glass acts as a radiation mirror,
reflecting infrared (heat) rays back to the source. This prevents solar heat gain in the
summer and retains heat within the building during the winter.
The transparent film allows daylight to enter the room but blocks ultraviolet radiation
(UV). UV is responsible for fading and deterioration of textiles and is a primary cause of
skin cancer.
Fiberglass window systems offer advantages over aluminum or vinyl. Like vinyl and
aluminum, they are low maintenance, but they will not warp or rot. In addition, they have
a longer life and a lower embodied-energy content.
3.8.ECO FRIENDLY CONSTRUCTION:
Fig.8.Ecofriendly Construction
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17. 3.9.DRIP IRRIGATION:
Description:
Drip irrigation systems provide a landscape, thus preserving soil moisture, and
significantly reducing water waste from overspray.
Application:
Install drip irrigation systems in place of standard sprinkler systems for all landscape
applications except turf.
Benefit:
Drip irrigation systems dramatically reduce landscape water use and lower water costs.
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19. CHAPTER-4
INDOOR QUALITY ENVIRONMENT
4.1.GENERAL:
Indoor environment quality is a mixture of the air your breathe, the lighting from indoors
and outside, noise levels, and even the electro magnetic fields produced by electric power
– consuming devices.
The basic design, building materials used, and operat ing efficiency of your green home
can help greatly reduce the threat to you and your family of indoor environmental
problems.
A green home is designed, constructed and can be easily maintained to be free of
unhealthy levels of indoor air pollutants- such as radon gas, excess moisture, mold and
mildew , formaldehyde , passive tobacco smoke, particles and dust-mite allergen(feces)
– that can impact occupant health.
4.2.GUIDELINES:
Very basic materials, building techniques and designs distinguish an energy efficient
home. Sealing up air-leaks like construction cracks and holes is very important.
Increased attic, wall and foundation insulation, and installing high-performance windows
and better doors completes the building “shell”.
Using efficient electric lighting and plug- in appliances, and upgrading to high efficiency
furnaces, heat-pumps and boilers further reduces energy waste.
A floor plan and building orientation designed to admit winter solar heat, ample day
lighting and avoids summer-time sun further reduces energy waste. Such a “package”
may save up to 65% in your green home versus typical homes utility bills.
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20. 4.3.DURABILITY:
The durability of materials is an important factor in analyzing a buildings lifecycle costs.
Materials that last longer will, over a buildings useful life, be more cost effective than materials
that need to be replaced more often. By looking at durability issues, the selection of initially
expensive materials like slate or tile can often be justified by their longer life spans.
4.4.REUSABILITY:
Reusability is a function of the age and durability of a material. Very durable materials
may have many useful years of service left when the buildings in which they are installed is
decommissioned, and may be easily extracted and reinstalled in a new site. These materials are
used in the renovation of old buildings as well as in a construction.
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21. CHAPTER-5
CONCLUSION
With increasing degradation of the environment because of increased energy
consumption, environment, conscious building design has become urgent. The benefits of green
design to society in general , and building owners and users in particular , are manifold. The
construction of such buildings results in reduced destruction of natural habitats and bio-diversity
, reduced air and water pollution , less water consumption, limited waste generation and
increased user productivity. With increasing threat on our planet earth caused by depleting
resources and increasing emissions it is absolutely pertinent that all our future buildings should
be designed to function as “green buildings”.
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