ABSTRACT OF GREEN CONSTRUCTION SUBMITTED TO

By P.NARENDRA REDDY P.S.KARTHIK 2ND YEAR

CIVIL ENGINEERING

GREEN CONSTRUCTION

ABSTRACT:
Green construction is a home, building, or other structure that is built, maintained, repaired, or even demolished with thought to the environmental impact. This impact may take in 2 forms. They are: 1. Green structures Water pollution is the contamination of water bodies (e.g. lakes, rivers, oceans and groundwater). Water pollution occurs when pollutants are discharged directly or indirectly into water bodies without adequate treatment to remove harmful compounds.

Measures to Prevent Pollution:

2. Water pollution

GREEN STRUCTURES:
Green structures look afresh at the world around us, redefining the way we look at the buildings that we love, hate, admire and detest. We build on advancements in new materials technologies, renewables and energy efficiency and learn lessons from nature to enter the realm of biomimicry, energy scavenging, latent heat storage, intelligent buildings and passive living. We operate in a, currently, hidden and exciting world that will not only be fuelling the headlines and economies of the future, but (if you believe the green wash - and some of it is even true!) will help us maintain a pleasant and rewarding environment in the years to come.Green structures are used for urban plannig

Good construction site practice can help to control and prevent pollution. The first step is to prepare environmental risk assessments for all construction activities and materials likely to cause pollution. Specific measures can then be taken to mitigate these risks:

WATER POLLUTION:

To prevent erosion and run-off, minimise land disturbance and leave maximum vegetation cover. Control dust through fine water sprays used to dampen down the site. Screen the whole site to stop dust spreading, or alternatively, place fine mesh screening close to the dust source. Cover skips and trucks loaded with construction materials and continually damp down with low levels of water. Cover piles of building materials like cement, sand and other powders, regularly inspect for spillages, and locate them where they will not be washed into waterways or drainage areas. Use non-toxic paints, solvents and other hazardous materials wherever possible

Segregate, tightly cover and monitor toxic substances to prevent spills and possible site contamination. Cover up and protect all drains on site . Collect any wastewater generated from site activities in settlement tanks, screen, discharge the clean water, and dispose of remaining sludge according to environmental regulations. Use low sulphur diesel oil in all vehicle and equipment engines, and incorporate the latest specifications of particulate filters and catalytic converters. No burning of materials on site. Reduce noise pollution through careful handling of materials; modern, quiet power tools, equipment and generators; low impact technologies; and wall structures as sound shields.

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operations and maintenance solutions. LEED certification provides independent, third-party verification that a building, home or community was designed and built using strategies aimed at achieving high performance in key areas of human and environmental health: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality.

Advantages of Green Building:

GREEN BUILDING: An Introduction To Green Building Construction Contracts:

As an increasing number of contractors seek LEED and other third-party green building certifications, the complex set of documents used to manage construction projects must adapt to reflect the challenges and risks inherent in green building. LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is redefining the way we think about the places where we live, work and learn. As an internationally recognized mark of excellence, LEED provides building owners and operators with

Efficient technologies: Green buildings incorporate energy and water efficient technologies that are not as readily available in traditional buildings. These technologies create a healthier and more comfortable environment as they utilize renewable energy, reduce waste, and decrease heating and cooling expenses. buildings Easier maintenance: Green typically involve less maintenance. For example, green buildings generally do not require exterior painting every three to five years: this simple method helps saves the environment, as well as a consumer time and money. Improved indoor air quality: With green buildings, the indoor air quality is improved via natural and healthy materials: green buildings utilize clean energy sources such as solar and wind power, rather than burning coal. Return on investment: Considering the average lifecycle of a building (50-100 years), certain green building measures, such as installing solar panels or doubling

the amount of installation, can yield a strong return on investment and lead to higher resale values.

Energy efficiency: Green building methods make the most out of energy, resources, and materials. As enforced by The Department of Energy (DOE), builders and design professionals must adhere to energy code requirements. For more information, visitBuilding to Energy Code. Tax incentives: Incentives exist on a local, state, and federal level to support building green initiatives.

usually heavier than a traditional roof, builders need to improve upon the existing roofs strength in order to install a green roof. Labor Laws: Labor law compliance requirements, in regards to green building, have not fully solidified. For this reason, it is advisable to seek experienced legal counsel in order to avoid costly liabilities

Recycle and Renewable Resources:

Bottles and Cans can be used for making other materials used for construction purposes. Use of LED lights instead of incandescent lights can save energy upto 10%. Cost effectiveness is ensured.

Disadvantages of Green Building:

Cost: Many believe the costs associated with green building make the building methods cost-prohibitive. Air Cooling Features: When utilizing green building cooling components, such as natural ventilation, consumers do not have a precise mechanism to increase or decrease exact temperatures: This is a difficult hurdle for many green building occupants to overcome.

GOALS OF GREEN BUILDING:

Siting and structure design efficiency Energy efficiency Water efficiency Materials efficiency Indoor environmental quality enhancement Operations and maintenance optimization Waste reduction

Structural Orientation: In order to best optimize sun exposure, green building may demand structural positioning opposite of other neighborhood homes, causing friction among neighbors. In addition, differences in structural orientation will affect how natural daylight enters the building structure: with this in mind there may be a need to install more overhangs, blinds, or shades. Green roofs: In general, green roofs are comprised of multiple layers including a vegetation layer, growing medium, drainage or water storage, insulation, a waterproofing membrane, and roof support. Since they are

WATER EFFICIENCY:
Design for dual plumbing to use recycled water for toilet flushing or a gray water system that recovers rainwater or other non-potable water for site irrigation. Minimize wastewater by using ultra low-flush toilets, low-flow shower

heads, and other water conserving fixtures. Use recirculating systems for centralized hot water distribution. Install point-of-use hot water heating systems for more distant locations. Use micro-irrigation (which excludes sprinklers and high-pressure sprayers) to supply water in non-turf areas. Use state-of-the-art irrigation controllers and self-closing nozzles on hoses.

Heating, Ventilation and Cooling System Efficiency:

An efficient building provides less heat generating or dissipating power, but may require more ventilation capacity to expel polluted indoor air. Significant amounts of energy are flushed out of buildings in the water, air and compost streams. Off the shelf, on-site energy recycling technologies can effectively recapture energy from waste hot water and stale air and transfer that energy into incoming fresh cold water or fresh air.

WASTE MANAGEMENT:
Waste takes the form of spent or useless materials generated from households and businesses, construction and demolition processes and manufacturing and agricultural industries. These materials are loosely categorized as municipal solid waste, construction and demolition (C&D) debris and Industrial or agricultural byproducts. Sustainable architecture focuses on the on-site use of waste management, incorporating things such as grey water systems for use on garden beds, and composting toilets to reduce sewage. These methods, when combined with onsite food waste composting and offsite recycling, can reduce a house's waste to a small amount of packaging waste.

REDUCING IMPACT:

ENVIRONMENTAL

Green building practices aim to reduce the environmental impact of buildings, and the very first rule is, do not build in sprawl (spreading in disordered fashion). No matter how much grass you put on your roof, no matter how many energy-efficient windows, etc., you use, if you build in sprawl, you've just defeated your purpose. Buildings account for a large amount of land.

GREEN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS: By using green construction materials, you can increase the efficiency of your home and save money without putting undue stress on the environment. Building a sustainable home not only preserves natural resources and minimizes pollution, but also

creates a healthy, nonhazardous environment for you and your family.

COST AND PAYOFF:

The most criticized issue about constructing environmentally friendly buildings is the price. Photo-voltaic, new appliances, and modern technologies tend to cost more money. Most green buildings cost a premium of <2%, but yield 10 times as much over the entire life of the building. The stigma is between the knowledge of upfront cost vs. life-cycle cost. The savings in money come from more efficient use of utilities which result in decreased energy bills. It is projected that different sectors could save $130 Billion on energy bills. Also, higher worker or student productivity can be factored into savings and cost deductions.

Studies have shown over a 20 year life period, some green buildings have yielded $53 to $71 per square foot back on investment. Confirming the rentability of green building investments, further studies of the commercial real estate market have found that LEED and Energy Star certified buildings achieve significantly higher rents, sale prices and occupancy rates as well as lower capitalization rates potentially reflecting lower investment risk. CONCLUTION: GO GREEN, SAVE GREEN: Building your new home with green construction materials is an investment that can save you money.