This document discusses green buildings and their benefits. It begins by describing how prehistoric humans constructed huts using local materials, then outlines how modern construction uses materials transported long distances and releases pollutants. The concept of green buildings is introduced as a new approach to construction that aims to save resources and reduce environmental impacts. Green buildings retain natural environments, improve indoor environments for occupants, and preserve distant environments. Specific strategies discussed include using solar energy, high-efficiency lighting and insulation, and locally-sourced building materials.

1. HARISH ROY
N.S.ANUSHA
MVGR COLL OF ENGINEERING
BTECH 1ST YEAR CIVIL DEPT.

2. Saving Environment to Save Ourselves…?

3. • pre historic man constructed huts using bamboos, coconut
leaves and other local building materials
•Buildings offered protection from sun, rain, wild animals etc.
History of Building Construction

4. Building Materials are fetched from long distance
A lot of Energy is consumed in construction as
well as maintenance of the buildings
Pollutants of various degrees of harm are
released into the environment while construction
and maintenance of such buildings
Synthetic and artificial building materials are
used which cause harm to the inhabitants

5. getting conscious about
environment
feeling responsibility for
the environment
New approach to
building construction …
Change of Scenario : Global Warming
et al …

6. CONCEPT OF
“GREEN
BUILDING”

7.  new approach to save water, energy material
resources in construction maintenance of buildings
reduce or eliminate adverse impact of buildings on
the environment & occupants.

8. 1. Retain external environment at location of building.
2. Improve internal environment for occupants
3. Preserve environment at places far away from building

10.  propose multistoried office complex selection of
site for such should consider
 retention of local vegetation, wild life, natural
water courses etc.
 Either a site with bio diversity should be
avoided or
 building should be planned to reduce site
disturbance.

13.  THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS:
 LAND
 WATER
 ENERGY

14. Land :
Landscaping & exterior design there is more shaded area, the
light trespass is eliminated & local species of plants are grown.

15. Energy:
Tapping solar energy at roof-top of green building
minimize the usage of electricity.
High efficiency light fixtures make a pleasant lighting apart
from saving the energy.
High-efficiency windows and insulation in walls, ceilings,
and floors are used for the benefit of better temperature
control.

17. Green buildings improve internal environment
for the occupants
Light:
A feel of outdoor location & blend the natural and artificial
lighting and presenting transparent views
Air:
Air conditioned environment
specially equipped to ensure Indoor Air Quality for
healthy atmosphere. Even the nasal feelings shall be
pleasant free from the odor of paints and furnishings

19. A comfortable atmosphere at work stations
improve the attendance of the staff and
increase the productivity.

20. Audit for Green Concept in Buildings
Categories for Rating LEED points
1. Sustainable site - 12
2. Water efficiency - 8
3. Energy and atmosphere - 17
4. Material and resources - 13
5. Indoor Environment Quality- 15
6. Design process and innovation- 4
7. Employing LEED designer- 1

21. Green buildings preserve the environment at places far away from the
buildings
20 percent of greenhouse gasses emitted by building materials
Use the products that are non-toxic, reusable, renewable, recyclable
Locally manufactured products are preferred fuel for the transport of
materials is saved.
 Building materials are also going green.

22. Unpolluted Water, Soil, Mountains and thick Forests
are the Forts defending a Land

23. JUST
GO GREEN ….