Environmental Studies

Assignment 01

Amey Deshmukh B
Pillai Hoc COA, Rasayani
 Smog Eating Buildings
Hospital General Doctor Manuel Gea Gonzalez, Mexico.
Smog
• Smog is the one reason due to which there is increase in air pollution. It contains high amount of NO2 (Nitrogen Oxide) and
dust particles.
• The smog consists of mainly of tropospheric ozone (O3) Carbon Monoxide(CO); primary particulate matter such as pollen and
dust (PM 2.5);and secondary particulate matter such as sulphur oxides, volatile organic compounds, nitrogen oxides (NOx)
and ammonia gas.
• The number of fine dust particles (PM 2.5) & Nitrogen oxides (NOx) contributes more towards this smog forming. This is
number has increased due to increase in vehicle movement, use of diesel generators and also increase in the construction
work.
• Smog can cause or aggravate health problems such as asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis and other respiratory problems
as well as eye irritation and reduced resistance to colds and lung infections. The ozone in smog also inhibits plant growth and
can cause widespread damage to crops and forests.
 1. Pollutants can enter and
may affect health of people.

2. The Tio2 facade helps to attract

dust and (NOx)

• The mass-produced tiles, created by Berlin-based architecture firm Elegant

Embellishments, are coated with titanium dioxide, a pigment that can act
as a catalyst for chemical reactions when it’s activated by sunlight.
• When UV rays hit the tiles, a reaction occurs, converting mono-nitrogen
oxides (the substances that make smog smoggy) into less harmful
substances such as calcium nitrate and water, along with some not-so-
wonderful carbon dioxide. The titanium dioxide in the tiles doesn’t change;
it can keep on doing its thing indefinitely.
 Morning/Evening Time Zone Noon Time Zone

• During the Morning /evening the light can be

• During the noon the sun light is very hot and harsh in order
bearable.
to protect the inner environment.
• During this period more light is passed through the
• Small openings are given to the facade which obstructs the
openings and through windows which makes the
harsh light and only reflected light can be passed.
enviornment pleasant.