Green Architecture
By, Anthony Carroll
Basic overview
Green architecture, or green design, is an approach to building that minimizes harmful effects on human health and the environment.
Green architects
The "green" architect or designer attempts to safeguard air, water, and earth by choosing eco-friendly building materials and construction practices.
Materials used
These styled architects are very specific in there selections about the materials that they use.Ex are: silver and solar panels.
Steps taken
Pre-Building Phase: Manufacture
Waste Reduction
Pollution Prevention
Recycled Content
Embodied Energy Reduction
Use of Natural Materials
Building Phase: Use
Reduction in Construction Waste
Energy Efficiency
Water Treatment/Conservation
Use of Non-Toxic or Less-Toxic Materials
Renewable Energy Systems
Longer Life
Post-Building Phase: Disposal
Reusability
Recyclability
Biodegradability
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