INTRODUCTION OF GREEN

BUILDING CONCEPT IN
FINISHES

SUBMITTED BY:-
JASRIYA C H
FATHIMATH RIFA
VISHNU
INTRODUCTION TO GREEN BUILDING
CONCEPTS IN FINISHES

•Green buildings are structures having positive impacts on

our environment. These buildings are eco-friendly and
contain non-toxic materials. Materials used in Green
buildings are obtained from natural, renewable resources
that have been managed and harvested in a sustainable way

•Sustainable development is to make the world a better place

for everyone without destroying the possibilities for the next
generation.
Green buildings are one of the examples of sustainable
development. I the construction of the green building, we maintain
a delicate balance between environmental, social and economic
issues.
•From the Foundations to the Finishing, every step is taken
while caring for the environment.
The building itself contains eco-friendly materials, fine-tuned
lightning control, energy-efficient electronics, etc. Wastewater
management systems which can allow us to reuse the waste.
Rainwater is stored and used instead of allowing it to go to
waste. The use of renewable sources of energy, mostly solar
energy which is converted into different forms of energy or when
we don’t have the sun as a source of energy can use other
renewable resources such as wind energy, geothermal energy,
biomass, etc.
Considerations for Green Buildings

A green building has following key elements or components which

are incorporated in the design:

· Site Selection: The building site is selected so that no natural

features of the landscape are damaged or disturbed. Important
facilities for the inhabitants such as transit or hospitals are easy to
access.

· Design: The building is designed to improve the living conditions

of the inhabitants. The building is easily accessible. The building
incorporates features of the natural landscape and blends into its
surroundings.

· Materials: Only high quality, non-toxic and renewable materials

are used. Waste materials of other processes (such as coal ash
from coal power plants or plastic waste) can also be incorporated
in the building.

· Energy: The building is designed to minimize energy losses.

Most of the energy is produced through non-perishable sources
· Air Quality: Using the aforementioned factors, air quality is
improved. Ventilation systems with humidity controls are used to
control the climate inside the building. Good quality filters for
filtering out allergens and pathogens are also incorporated.

· Water: Minimum amount of water is used in the construction

EXTERIOR
process while ensuring that water quality in the surrounding is not
impacted by the building or construction processes. Purified water

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is supplied through high-quality plumbing to the inhabitants.

· Ecology: Environmental factors are considered, and it is ensured

that minimum disturbance is produced to the natural ecology of the
surroundings.

· Adaptability: Green buildings can incorporate changes stemming

from the ever changing environmental conditions. As the building
demands increase, the building can be easily modified with minimal
losses.
•Benefits of Green Buildings:-

•As mentioned previously, three parameters are of utmost

importance: social impact, economic impact, and
environmental impact.

•Green buildings allow for better societal structures by

facilitating a healthy environment for people. Such
structures often include areas having plants that uplifts the
spirits of inhabitants. They are designed to allow maximum
utilization of natural light and wind which also have a
positive impact on human health.

•Economically, green buildings have a higher initial cost as

compared to typical structures but have a higher salvage
value, i.e. parts of green building can be reused or
repurposed hence offsetting their higher costs in the long
term.

•Green buildings are designed and constructed in an eco-

conscious way. Wastage is minimized and harmful chemicals
are limited. Surroundings are preserved and protected.
Elements of Green Building
Green building offers you and your team a comprehensive set of
best practices to help you design and construct efficient,
healthy homes that benefit the community, the environment,
and your bottom line. These nine "elements" are literally your
green building blocks

•Site planning and design

Affordable housing works best when residents have easy access

to key services and transit. Infill sites have these and many more
environmental benefits. Design your site to fit into the
surrounding neighborhood and to work with natural features to
provide safe play spaces, shade your building, and naturally
control storm, water runoff. Minimize site impacts by shrinking
the physical footprint of your development with more compact
building and parking lot layouts and by taking care of trees and
soil conditions during construction
•Community

Green buildings and developments support strong

communities by giving neighbors places to meet, establishing
a sense of place and safety, and creating spaces for
pedestrians and kids, rather than cars. Successful and
sustainable designs involve residents and community
members from the planning stage all the way through to
operation and maintenance.

•Indoor Air Quality

Indoor air quality significantly impacts resident health and

comfort--essential goals for any building. Achieving a high
quality indoor environment requires careful design,
construction, and materials choices, and thus strong
coordination among the building team. Indoor air quality centers
on well-designed ventilation and moisture control, which goes
hand in hand with energy efficiency and building durability.
Ongoing maintenance is important, of course, as is a
commitment to finding alternatives to toxic materials and
finishes
•Energy

Energy efficiency is the key to making your building a finely tuned,

lean, green machine. Start using energy modeling software early
in the design process to take advantage of the sun and wind to
heat, light, and cool your building affordably. Modeling will show
how a high performance building envelope and superior insulation
can let you can choose smaller, efficient HVAC systems, lighting,
and appliances. Renewable energy, where feasible, is the ideal
next step
•Materials

Green, high quality building materials that minimize or eliminate

indoor air quality concerns, avoid toxics, and greatly reduce
waste are now widely available, often from local manufacturers.
Recycled-content and pre-fabricated products reduce material
use, cut costs, and often perform better than traditional
alternatives. To set criteria for purchasing, consult existing
guidelines, standards, and certifications. Life cycle analysis has
provided several rules of thumb for different categories of
materials
•Waste

Reduce, reuse, and recycle construction and demolition waste

to cut costs and improve building quality. Design for efficient
use of materials and for durability, avoiding future waste. Then
identify goals in a waste management plan and work them into
contract documents. With the right setup, you can recycle over
70 percent of some waste materials on the construction site,
and residents can recycle 100 percent of others in their homes

Water

Conserve finite freshwater resources and reduce utility bills by

installing water-efficient appliances and plumbing fixtures,
landscaping with drought-resistant plants and efficient irrigation,
and putting rainwater and grey water to use. To soak up more of
the storm water runoff that plagues rivers and streams in the
Washington metropolitan area, replace asphalt and turf with
porous pavement and trees; then consider rain barrels, rain
gardens, and green roofs
•Commissioning

Commissioning is the process of making sure that a building

works right. By systematically evaluating and adjusting building
systems to function together as designed, commissioning
optimizes efficiency, health, and comfort. A commissioning
agent--often a third-party architect or engineer--gives advice
during the design phase and follows through with testing during
construction and training of operations and maintenance staff.
•Marketability

When architects use day lighting to flood an open floor plan

with natural light; when residents open a window to let in fresh
air and look out on thriving trees, green buildings don't just
lower utility bills and keep residents healthy--they inspire.
Distinctive and attractive design gives residents, developers,
and neighbors a reason to take pride in a green development, to
care for their homes, their community, and the environment.
These values are the foundation of sustainability. By treating
green design as an art, not just a science, we can elevate
economic, aesthetic, community, and ecological values to serve
future generations
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