NEW ARCHITECTURAL ERA

OPTING FOR GREENER AND

EFFICIENT ARCHITECTURE
INTRODUCTION
Efficiency in architecture is a widely used term in
different fields such as education and industry. It's a
term or concept that has been beneficial and
sustainable in terms of preserving energy, space,
material, cost, environment and other factors that
have a great impact on architecture.
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The concept of "green building" made a face in
architecture that gives a visualization of how
modernization in the industry does not only connote
destruction of the environment, but rather it can also
visualize a healthy representation of how architects
are also advocates for a healthier environment.
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BUILDING MATTERS
Green building is an architectural concept that highlights
efficiency in the use of natural resources without leaving
a detrimental impact on the environment and the society. It
means incorporating properly managed resources and being
accountable and responsible in every step conducted in the
construction of a building.

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The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)

estimates that green buildings can
reduce energy consumption by up to 30-
50%, leading to substantial savings over
COST the building’s lifecycle.
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BUILDING MATTERS
Buildings consume about 34 percent of
global energy and contribute up to 37
percent of total greenhouse gas (GHG)
emissions, according to the United
Nations Environment Programme.

Green buildings—structures that adopt

measures which prioritize energy
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efficiency, and use renewable energy
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sources and sustainable materials—are
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crucial to reduce GHG emissions and
create healthier, more resilient
communities.
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Green buildings help reduce negative

impacts on the natural environment by
using less water, energy, and other
natural resources; employing renewable
energy sources and eco-friendly
materials; and reducing emissions and
ENERGY
other waste.
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Renewable energy sources, including
solar, are often factored into green
buildings.
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SUSTAINABLE
BUILDING DESIGN
Sustainable building design focuses on energy efficiency, material selection, and water
conservation to minimize environmental impact. Prioritizing indoor environmental quality
ensures healthier, more comfortable workspaces for employees

1 ENERGY EFFICIENCY 3 WATER CONSERVATION

2 SUSTAINABLE 4 WASTE REDUCTION

MATERIALS
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SUSTAINABLE BUILDING
DESIGN
1 ENERGY EFFICIENCY

Others employ passive solar building design strategies that physically

position building elements, including windows, walls, awnings, and
landscaping, to maximize the benefits of cooling shade in summer and
solar warmth in winter. The concept of daylighting calls for orienting
windows in a manner that makes best use of natural light inside the
building and reduces electric lighting needs. And solar-powered water
heating cuts down on energy costs.
2 SUSTAINABLE
MATERIALS
Environmentally-friendly materials or green building materials. In building,
environmentally-friendly materials (also known as green building
materials) are those in which, for their production, placing and
maintenance, actions of low environmental impact have been performed.
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SUSTAINABLE BUILDING
DESIGN
3 WATER CONSERVATION

As per estimates, integrating such water management interventions can

reduce home water usage by up to 30%. This offers substantial water
savings alongside cost benefits for homeowners.

4 WASTE REDUCTION

Responsible waste management is one of the keys to creating an energy-

efficient environment, for example, the use of organic waste into biogas
which can be an alternative to renewable energy.
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CLASSIFICATION OF A
GREEN BUILDING
UPHOLDS SAFEGUARDING TREES AND
1 THE EXISTING NATURAL ECOSYSTEM

INTEGRATING PASSIVE
2 ARCHITECTURE BUILDINGS

PROPER AND EFFICIENT

3 MANAGEMENT OF WATER RESOURCES

4 SOLAR AND WIND ENERGY

5 ENSURES A HEALTHY INDOOR

ENVIRONMENT
MATERIALS AND RESOURCES ARE SUSTAINABLE,
6 LOCALLY PRODUCED, COST-EFFICIENT, CAN BE
RECYCLABLE

7 INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY
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OF A GREEN
BUILDING
UPHOLDS SAFEGUARDING TREES AND
1 THE EXISTING NATURAL ECOSYSTEM

When planning a project, the biodiversity of the

natural environment and the surrounding areas
must be taken into account to avoid endangering
the native species, habitats and ecosystems that
are present on the selected site.
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OF A GREEN
BUILDING
2 INTEGRATING PASSIVE
ARCHITECTURE BUILDINGS

Passive design strategies have a profound impact

on the energy efficiency of green buildings by
reducing consumption for heating, cooling, and
lighting. The integration of these strategies leads
to substantial energy savings, improved occupant
comfort, and a reduction in greenhouse gas
emissions.
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OF A GREEN
BUILDING
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PROPER AND EFFICIENT
MANAGEMENT OF WATER RESOURCES

As residential, commercial, industrial, and other

development expands, so does the use of the
limited potable water supply, water that is
suitable for drinking.

Green building encourages innovative

water-saving strategies that help projects
use water wisely.
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OF A GREEN
BUILDING
4 SOLAR AND WIND ENERGY

Different renewable energy sources, such as

solar, wind, geothermal, and biomass, can be
incorporated into buildings in numerous forms
according to the location and policy support.
These can make buildings self-sufficient and
carbon-neutral and lower long-term operational
costs.

Thus, integrating active and passive renewable

energy systems for HVAC can significantly
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OF A GREEN
BUILDING
5 ENSURES A HEALTHY INDOOR
ENVIRONMENT

One of the main strategies to improve indoor

environmental quality (IEQ) is to provide
adequate ventilation and filtration of indoor air.
This can reduce the risk of IAQ problems, such as
sick building syndrome, allergies, asthma, and
infections. To achieve this, consider using natural
ventilation with operable windows, doors, and
skylights to increase air exchange and reduce
energy consumption.
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OF A GREEN
BUILDING
MATERIALS AND RESOURCES ARE SUSTAINABLE,
6 LOCALLY PRODUCED, COST-EFFICIENT, CAN BE
RECYCLABLE

When it comes to sustainable construction

materials, one of their key advantages is their
ability to minimize embodied energy. These
materials are often sourced locally or regionally,
reducing the energy required for transportation.

These are materials responsibly sourced and

produced with the aim of minimizing
environmental impact and promoting long-term
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OF A GREEN
BUILDING
7 INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY

Green building technology uses advanced

technologies to develop buildings with minimal
environmental impact throughout all lifecycle
stages: design, construction, operation,
maintenance, renovation, and demolition.
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USED IN GREEN
BUILDINGS
Cool Roofs Geothermal Heating
Green Insulation Solar Power
Biodegradable Materials Electrochromic Smart Glas
Rammed Earth Brick s
Storm Water Management Smart Appliances
The Zero Energy Home
 A GREENER
BUILDING IS WHAT
WE HOPE FOR IN
INDUSTRIAL AND
COMMERCIAL
BUILDINGS.
A green building is what we hope
to achieve in the future that not
only protects and conserves
the environment, but also, more
importantly, we, the architects of
the present and the future, build a
"building" in the hopes of
providing a safe space for
harmonious relationship
among people despite our
 THANK
YOU
“ LET'S BUILD A GREENER
FUTURE TOGETHER “

KEANA D. DONES
BS ARCHITECTURE 2B