Green architecture materials and strategies cover a wide range of ideas that can’t all be covered here. Green or sustainable architecture seeks to reduce the number of supplies we're using and change the number of resources that go towards building homes and other structures thus lessening our environmental impact.
From appliances to structure, sustainable buildings follow a similar pattern that must reach the states building regulations. Another certification that can be met for conscientious homeowners is Leed certification that ranges from certified to silver to gold to platinum. Leed can apply to either home or commercial use and can be applied for under your building's construction, your interior design, or both. Benefits of Leed certification include a better public image for companies, builders can gain a $2,000 tax credit and a potential rise in business, and homeowners may receive 5% off their insurance premium.
Some other things to be considered when building a green structure are the harm that may come to the natural environment by building in that area, the origin of your building materials, and opportunities for rainwater harvesting and greywater design.
Urbanization of different areas has posed a threat to local wildlife and populations have been affected. To elaborate, we've seen a drop in populations from various species in New Jersey as a result of a loss of habitat. To elaborate, changing the land's natural typography can have a variety of negative effects. It decreased homes for naturally occurring species and can potentially create homes for invasive species. Cats that have either been left by owner or that were born feral also have an impact birds and small mammal populations as well.
Building materials can vary beyond the usual types and can still aesthetically pleasing in homes. Rammed Earth can be used instead of concrete and is traditionally made out of the clay-rich soil, water, and a natural stabilizer that is removed later on. For a stronger foundation, you could go with concrete-stabilize rammed Earth. Instead of a clay-rich soil, it uses any type of soil making it much more available to consumers. Although it lacks installation capabilities in areas with a humid climate this works in its favor. While there are regulation issues with using rammed Earth or CSRE over time with consumer persistence these issues can be resolved. For roofing, you could possibly use organic asphalt shingles, fiber cement composite roofing, and metal roofing. Green building materials can range in cost and explore options is recommended before you settle for anything.
Rainwater harvesting and greywater system can help you lower water costs throughout the year, For rainwater harvesting, the volume of water available or input must be equal to exceed the output or demand. When deciding what to use gathered rainwater on keep in mind how often it rains the area and how much rain is produced per storm as to keep your system self-sustaining. A typical grey water cycle starts with the water being used for cleaning purposes, such as laundry. Then the water is moved to be used again in an indoor setting or used for watering a garden.
To conclude, restrictions will improve with time to include these building methods if the market is there. We can contiune to think of new ideas to imporve these ones or refubish old ideas for modernt times.
