Basic Fundamentals of a Green Building

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Basic Fundamentals of a Green Building
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Basic Fundamentals of a Green Building
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• The fundamentals of green buildings include
  managing air flow, best practices in storm water
  management, rainwater harvesting, using
  alternative energy such as wind and solar power,
  using low toxicity sealants, paints and other
  chemicals, or even having a kitchen recycle
  center in a home.

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• Choosing and using the right Green Building
  construction materials that make for comfortable
  and clean buildings are at the core of the green
  concept. The EPA Guiding Principles for Federal
  Leadership in High Performance and Sustainable
  Buildings provides a good framework for green
  buildings.

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• Benefits of a Green Home
• With the rising costs of energy, it makes sense
  to go for green buildings that look at efficient
  insulation and energy conservation, resulting in
  long term savings for both owners and the
  environment.

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• While people building new homes may argue that
  green homes cost more, on applying the project
  life cycle for analyzing the cost of a green home
  you will realize that the overall cost of the
  project in its entire life cycle actually saves
  you much more by way of operating costs over the
  years.

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• Green home plans also reduce waste in landfills,
  reduce pollution, reduce water wastage, preserve
  the natural environment and help maintain the
  ecosystem inside and outside the home and its
  surroundings. Thus they are smart investments
  that result in environmental protection too.

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• Improved Resale Value
• A certified green home that has an integrated
  design of conservation and environmental
  sustainability will offer improved resale value
  to the homeowner looking to dispose of it.

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• Remodeling
• Remodeling an existing building to a green one or
  Exterior Cladding Materials takes time, resources
  and commitment. The best approach in such a
  situation is to take it a step at a time -
  convert one part of the building before going on
  to the next..
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• Think about choosing materials that can at the
  very least be partially recycled when the time
  comes to discard them. This will enable you to
  conserve natural or virgin raw materials./