Saturday, December 10, 2011

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Bio-Architecture
Architecture is the art and science of creating space – at the scale of an object like a piece of furniture, a room, a building or group of buildings, or an entire city. Architects use art, science and technology to shape the way we interact in our buildings and in our cities by designing environments that are aesthetically pleasing, structurally sound, and responsive in every way to the needs of the people who use them. The architect is a licensed professional who provides a range of services to individuals and organizations who need something designed and built. These services often start with the first conversations about basic needs and potential sites and can include design development, preparation of the necessary documentation – drawings,models and specifications – and supervision of the actual process of construction.
Green building (also known as green construction or sustainable building) is the practice of creating structures and using processes that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building’s life-cycle: from siting to design, construction, operation, maintenance, renovation, and demolition. This practice expands and complements the classical building design concerns of economy, utility, durability, and comfort.
Although new technologies are constantly being developed to complement current practices in creating greener structures, the common objective is that green buildings are designed to reduce the overall impact of the built environment on human health and the natural environment by:
  • Efficiently using energy, water, and other resources
  • Protecting occupant health and improving employee productivity
  • Reducing waste, pollution and environmental degradation
A similar concept is natural building, which is usually on a smaller scale and tends to focus on the use of natural materials that are available locally.
Other related topics include sustainable design and green architecture. Green building does not specifically address the issue of the retrofiting existing homes.

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