Year: 2023
Sustainable Renovation
Sustainable renovation is an increasingly popular concept that involves making improvements to existing dwellings and buildings in order to make them more energy efficient and environmentally friendly. Sustainable renovation is the process of updating existing buildings and materials, while also being conscious of our planet’s resources. In many cases, replacing…
Green Building Materials
Green Building Materials are a type of construction materials that are created to be friendly to the environment. They are designed to have a significantly reduced ecological footprint when compared to conventional materials, and are manufactured to be energy-saving, water-saving and reduce landfill accumulation. Not only do green building materials…
Passive House Design
Passive House Design is an energy efficient housing concept that has been practiced internationally since the early 1990s. With the objective of providing especially comfortable living conditions with a reduced overall energy budget, Passive House design endeavors to create an airtight building envelope, abundant insulation, and a high-performance window system…
Green Building Trends
Green building is a sustainable construction practice that creates structures and environments with a positive impact on the health and well-being of their inhabitants. In recent years, energy saving and sustainability requirements have been increasing, and the green building trend is rapidly growing as a result. Green building practices are…
Sustainable Urban Planning
Sustainable Urban Planning is the process of designing and constructing towns and cities with the purpose of lessening the human footprint on the environment. It also recognizes how cities and towns are impacted both positively and negatively by their environment. Sustainable urban planning works to create greener cities with an…
Health and Wellbeing in Green Buildings
Health and wellbeing in green buildings is an important factor in providing sustainable and healthy living conditions to a city’s inhabitants. Green buildings are buildings with unique elements such as efficient use of energy, materials, built environment, and ventilation systems that help reduce the environmental impactthey create. In green buildings,…
Community Impact of Green Buildings
Green buildings have become increasingly common in the wake of increased awareness for environmental sustainability. They are buildings designed to reduce the overall environmental impact of the structure, and these buildings can have a significant impact on the wider community. Not only do green buildings significantly reduce energy consumption, they…
Green Buildings and Carbon Footprint
Green Buildings is a term used to describe any structure which takes into account human beings comfort, efficiency and sustainability in its design. The relatively new concept has emerged with the objective of minimizing responsibility towards reducing human induced climate changes on planet earth. Carbon Footprint is a measure of…
Water-Efficient Building Design
Water-Efficient Building Design is an innovative approach to architecture that seeks to conserve and re-use water resources in the built environment. By utilizing green designs such as permeable pavement, constructed wetlands, greywater systems, and water storage tanks, water-efficient buildings can reduce runoff and impact on local watersheds. Unique applications of…
Biophilic Design
Biophilic Design is an innovative approach to interior design focused on creating environments that foster our instinctive bond with nature. It aims to bring positive psychological and physiological benefits to its inhabitants. These elements range from natural textures and materials, to sunlight, water, plants, and even views of nature. By…
Green Building Policies and Regulations
Green building policies and regulations are the standards and guidelines adopted in construction for reducing the environmental impact of a project. These regulations cover a wide range of topics from construction waste management to water conservation and energy efficiency. Green building policies focus on reducing environmental footprint, improving occupant health,…
Carbon-Neutral Flying
The concept of carbon-neutral flying enables air travelers to reduce their environmental footprints by offsetting the CO2 generated with their air travel. Air travel is the single largest contributor to carbon emissions, with each airtrip resulting in emissions of 1.9 tonnes of CO2 on average. Carbon-neutral flying is a response…
Green Building Case Studies
Green building case studies are a useful way to learn from and analyze the success and challenges related to sustainability in building design. This type of study allows us to examine how the structure and elements of a building itself can be utilized in an eco-friendly way, creating a lasting…
Green Buildings and Social Equity
Green buildings, which are structures that are designed, constructed, operate and maintained in a sustainable manner, have revolutionized the construction industry. Creating energy efficiency, reducing water consumption and minimizing air pollution, these structures create a healthier environment not just for occupants but for our world as a whole. As green…
Low-Carbon Flight Options
The looming effects of human-caused climate change pose an alarming challenge to industries around the world. Flight travel, one of the most popular and rapidly growing transportation methods, is one of the most prominent contributors to carbon emissions. This has prompted researchers to develop imaginative, low-carbon flight options that effectively…
Green Buildings and Urban Heat Islands
The urban heat island (UHI) phenomenon is an important contributor to global warming. Increased urbanization has drastically transformed land use, resulting in the expansion of cities and increased intensity of heat radiating from air-conditioning units, building materials, and other sources. To combat UHI and reduce its impact, green buildings are…
Eco-Friendly Airports
Airports are integral to the world’s travel systems, enabling countries and travelers to move across the globe. However, their environmental performance has traditionally been poor, with large quantities of energy used and pollution and emissions released into the atmosphere. Recognizing this problem, many airports are now establishing eco-friendly initiatives designed…
Sustainable In-Flight Practices
In this day and age, sustainable practices have become increasingly important. This is especially true in the aviation industry, where the use of fossil fuels is significant and their impact on the environment is undeniably huge. To reduce the negative impact of air travel on our environment, it is essential…
Eco-Friendly Airplane Design
The design of an airplane is something that requires a combination of science, art and creative engineering, but for some, the goal of eco-friendly airplane design is becoming increasingly important. With climate change making itself felt more and more in our personal and professional lives, airline companies and engineering firms…
Sustainable Aviation Fuels
Sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) are a special type of biofuel made with organic plant and animal sourced materials, such as waste cooking oils or algae, and are produced with sustainability and environmental protection in mind. SAFs are a promising new fuel which can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to…