Green House Building ... How To Survive Without Oil

The accelerated rate of human development and indiscriminate exploitation of natural resources are forcing dramatic changes on our Planet. Global warming is just one such warning sign that the delicate global ecosystem is very near the tipping scale. Therefore, it devolves upon the human race to find solutions so that man and nature can harmonize their needs to ensure a sustainable future. Building Green Houses is one such important initiative.
What is a Green House building? Simply put, it indicates the method(s) of using resources, needed for building houses, institutions, markets, malls, and other structures conservatively, in an environmentally friendly and cost effective manner.
There are various methods used for building Green houses. One method is to use superior architectural layouts so that maximal use can be made of natural resources such as wind and sunlight, thus reducing use of pollution forming air conditioners saving on your electricity bill. It also includes use of energy saving devices such as solar heaters and photovoltaic panels. Using locally available materials and natural materials helps conservation. Rationalizing ones needs also helps the green initiative; for example, building a house only as large as you actually need. Conservation of water is a green principle, which can be achieved through installing smaller cisterns, using recycled water for your garden and rainwater harvesting.
The advantages of building green are many. Experts have estimated that a well-planned green building consumes upto 30% less energy than a normal building. Greater use of natural air and sunlight make green building healthier, increasing human efficiency and yes, mean lesser visits to the doctor!
It is generally misconstrued that green building costs more to build than normal buildings. That is just not true. A well-conceived green house project might cost in the range of 0.5% to 6.5% over a normal building in the initial costing. However, over the long term, those costs get recovered.
A sustainable green house model involves incorporation of green features in the design stage leading to reduction of costs. Sustainability of a green concept is also increased by establishing a common area for selected facilities or sharing of resources including a common swimming pool or a rain water conservation unit in the neighborhood.
Green is here to stay. In fact more and more people will be opting to live in green buildings in the future. Building green houses will help in ensuring a bright future to our children and also help in protecting the Earth.

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