Tag: Sustainable Architecture

For Sustainable Architecture climate change cropping up as a major concern in society.  sustainable architecture is now at the forefront of charting society towards a sustainable future. That is why modern green structures for different territories become real models of combining comfort and environmentally friendly architecture. Now that we know what sustainability means let us examine some of the most outstanding works that show how sustainability comes to life. Sustainable Youth Transforming Skies of Megapolises Energy-efficient green elevations are revolutionizing the skyline, and environmentalism does not seem so oxymoronic any longer. Of all these structures, the Bosco Verticale in Milan Italy is possibly one of the largest vertical forest structures. As home to over 900 trees and 20000 plants, this structure is able to add to the richness of physical life and remove pollution from the air in the dense city.                                                                                                                                                     [Source: Pinterest] Another path breaker is The Edge in Amsterdam, globally recognised as one of the greenest buildings in terms of energy. Employing solar energy and incorporating smart solutions, this structure receives the status of a net zero energy building which is characteristic of green buildings. The Efforts of Green Campuses Campus and universities are integrating green responsibility to encourage sustainability in architecture. At the University of British Columbia, the Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability (CIRS) demonstrates renewable energy utilisation and rainwater management. Besides saving costs, it is also an awareness creation initiative that prepares architects.                                                                                                                                                           [Source: Pinterest] Housing solutions for a greener tomorrow There are many environmentally friendly housing schemes that show that sustainability begins at home. Low-carbon lifestyle is well illustrated in the Vauban district in Freiburg, Germany. Using renewable solar energy and featuring energy-saving architectural solutions, this neighbourhood stimulates communities around the globe. In America, we have Babcock Ranch located in Florida which should be used as a role model for green city planning. 100 per cent reliant on renewable energy, this town is a model for environmentally sustainable lifestyles of the future.     Sustainable Architecture in Modern Architectural Design Efficient environmental practices are gradually becoming the order of the day in developed building projects, they include: These case studies using Positive Energy Architecture and Biophilic Architecture demonstrate how innovation in sustainable architecture will help fight climate change. This is because as most cities incorporate new designs and green technologies, the vision of a cleaner, healthier world becomes that much more realizable. The films embody sustainability in practice as a necessity and a practice that already exists all over the world.