Understanding Green Building and Sustainable Architecture

Green building and sustainable architecture aim to reduce the environmental impact of buildings.

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Principles include resource efficiency, energy efficiency, strategic design and orientation

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Benefits include reduction in energy costs, improved indoor air quality, improved health etc.

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Examples are Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, Bosco Verticale in Milan, Italy

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Challenges are financial constraints, lack of awareness, resistance to change.

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Future of green building is integration of smart technologies like building management systems (BMS), Internet of Things (IoT) devices etc.

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New materials like cross-laminated timber,recycled steel etc. and construction methods are revolutionizing sustainable architecture.

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