Green and

sustainable
buildings
• Introduction

• 2 Examples from all over the world

• Submitted by- Submitted to-
Shreya arora(1818240) Ar. Simran kaur
Introduction
• The use of materials and resources that are sustainable, have low embodied
energy, and produce a minimal environmental impact are key elements in green
construction, as is the efficient use of water by appliances, faucets and shower
heads, the recycling of grey water, and the reuse of rain water for landscaping
and other non-potable purposes.
• united States Environmental Protection Agency, sustainability “creates and
maintains the conditions under which humans and nature can exist in
productive harmony, that permit fulfilling the social, economic and other
requirements of present and future generations.”
Simple example explained in context with the
terms .

• A very clear example of the difference between “green” and “sustainable,” can be the popular
“green” bamboo flooring. There is no doubt that a lumber product made from a renewable
resource is green, but most bamboo flooring is made in China and transported by ships and
trucks to different countries all around the world. The air pollution caused and the fuel used to
transport the material turn it into the opposite of a sustainable material, since it contributes to
global climate change.
• Only a house that meets zero energy standards – with zero net energy consumption and
zero carbon emissions – can be considered sustainable. Buildings that contribute to urban
sprawl and large homes which consume high levels of energy and resources can not be
considered sustainable.
Illawarra flame house as green building

• a sustainable 21st century net-zero energy home

• upgrade an existing building to inspire Australian homeowners and the local and national
building industry, and to accelerate the development and adoption of advanced building
energy technology in new and existing homes.
• the Illawarra Flame presents a challenge that is intensified by the physical form of the existing
building and by the social and cultural values, and expectations, that come with the history
and context of the existing building.
• Design decisions were made according to the principle of aging-in-place, to ensure that the
house can be enjoyed by the client for as long as possible.
 Illawarra flame house as green building

• The third bedroom of the original home has been

removed and converted into an open plan living
and dining area.
• The roof structure over the living area has been
modified to incorporate clerestory windows,
providing increased lighting and natural
ventilation to the living areas.
• The open plan living area enhances the
connection between the interior and exterior
environments, providing a link between the
occupants and the natural surroundings.
• Spacious decking on the north and south sides of the house
provides opportunities to embrace the changing climate
throughout the day and the seasons. Shading structures above the
decks provide shelter from the elements and encourage outdoor
living.
• The original bathroom and laundry have been replaced by two
pre-fabricated PODS, after removing the existing walls. Clip-on
pods to both bedrooms provide wardrobe space for the main
bedroom and a foldout daybed and reading space for the spare
room.
• To allow for transport, rapid re-construction, and compliance
with competition building codes, the foundations were
completely redesigned and a steel frame was used in conjunction
with the timber found in typical ‘fibro’ homes.
Design criteria
• It is solar-powered, naturally ventilated and well insulated due to the use of materials such as
DOW Thermax and Knauff EarthWool.
• A grey water treatment system, slow sand filter and rain water capture system ensure water is
conserved and reused in the home. The landscape of the house provides composting facilities, a
reed bed, vertical green walls to promote food production. The house also exhibits various
innovative techniques such as state of the art photovoltaics and a photovoltaic-thermal solar
system.
• Team UOW has significantly improved the insulation of the Illawarra Flame to R5.0 in all areas
and increased the air tightness of the building to improve the energy efficiency of the home.
• Windows have been upgraded to high performance double-glazing with innovative ACCOYA
timber window frames and are sized for optimal natural lighting, natural ventilation and
reduced energy consumption.
 Design criteria

• A thermal mass wall constructed from 90% recycled

content, including crushed terracotta roof tiles from
the ‘original’ house, recycled glass and a low-carbon
cement mixture, aids temperature regulation in the
home.
• Original timber wall frames have been reused in the
decking and shading structures. The original roof tiles
have been crushed and reused in landscaping, and as
thermal mass in walls. The interior incorporates up-
cycled furniture and recycled materials.
Environmentally Friendly Materials

• Earthwool with 80% recycled content

• Recycled Australian Hardwoods removed from demolished houses locally
• E-Zero board for joinery items
• Reconstituted recycled timber wall linings
• Low embodied energy steel coatings
• FSC certified Timber
• Low VOC Paints
• HDPE Pipe as a replacement for PVC
 Landscape and water

Inspired by four fundamental natural elements – Sun, Water, Wind and

Earth – the landscape design creates outdoor ‘rooms’, each focused on
different uses and purposes
• The SOLAR LOUNGE includes seating opportunities with a sheltered
southerly aspect to enjoy the Chinese sun.
• The WATER LOUNGE is bordered by a rainwater harvesting system,
which offers an aesthetic and practical display of water and its uses.
• The WIND ROOM uses plantings to accentuate the movement of wind
in the landscape.
• The EARTH ROOM includes circulation space through mounded
ground profiles and large rocks displaying strength, stability and form.
 Other notable points ..

• Materials in the landscape are reclaimed or recycled including hardwood and crushed terracotta roof tiles from the original fibro house.

• The planting species were chosen because they are local to the Illawarra and therefore enhance local habitat while having extremely low water and
maintenance requirements. Strategically placed planting provides passive shading, improves air quality and increases privacy.
• Passive shading systems are fixed over western windows to minimize radiant heat gain during summer, while allowing solar radiation to enter during
winter.
• Appropriately placed shade plantings reduce home energy consumption and improve air quality.

• A vertical garden on the front deck provides a low-maintenance vegetable garden and improved local air quality and aesthetics.

• Aquaponics and composting significantly reduce household waste, provide fertility to the landscape and grow a variety of vegetable species and edible
fish with minimal input or maintenance.
• A specially constructed reed bed and slow sand filter treats the home’s greywater. This water can be reused for irrigation and for use in clothes washing.

• Rainwater is harvested from the roof and directed to a 2.4m3 rainwater tank.

• In order to reduce the overall water consumption of the Illawarra Flame, a specially constructed reed bed and slow sand filter treats greywater from the
home. This, along with rainwater collected from the roof, can be used for irrigation and clothes washing.
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U The green school ,bali
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T • Architects: PT Bamboo Pure
• Bamboo used as all its properties to become
A structural, decorative, recreational, used as flooring,
seating, tables and several other fixtures.
I • the local vernacular finds a new relationship fused
N assembly of the components that make up the entire
with contemporary design strategies throughout the

A • The campus is designed around the principles of an

campus.

B organic permaculture system,[5] and the students

cultivate an organic garden as part of their learning
L activities.[5] Buildings are constructed primarily
from renewable resources including bamboo, local
E grass and traditional mud walls.
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U Design of “heart of school” of green school
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T around three lineally located nodes from which all other
• the design of the ‘heart of green school’ finds itself anchored

A • programmatical elements radiate in a spiraling organization.

at each anchor point, interweaving bamboo light columns span the
I full height of the structure ending in a wooden ring framing a
skylight with intricately ornate mullions.
N • a fluid helical thatch roof stems from each main vertical support
corkscrewing to allow light to reach every space, with deep
A overhangs to protect the open air interior. The system is an intentional community
whose objective is to be socially,
• three main staircases serve three floors with multi-functional areas ecologically and economically sustainable. Its
B and varying levels of privacy to accommodate the various activities. development is based on respect for nature, on
the use of renewable energies, sustainability,
L • roofs are made using bamboo shingles with an aluminum lining.
both food and economic, recycling and the use of
ecological building materials
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Design of “heart of school” of green school
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A • open ground floor provides a varying series of
spaces
large interior spaces organized radially
bamboo constitutes structural elements as around the central columns
well as partitions, seats and tables
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L "The Heart of the School" - a 60-meter long, stilt-structure constructed with 2500 bamboo poles.

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U Design of “heart of school” of green school
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N • second floor multi-use space spiraling roof structure allows daylight spiraling bamboo stairs
inside
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U Megapantigan roof of green school
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• mepantigan roof structure
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B • the newest addition, the mepantigan event center, is a common hall for the school and community to hold
festivals, reunions and activities. the large oval footprint is delineated by natural stones on a compacted
L earth ground forming three tiers of seating in an arena-like fashion. a bamboo structure extends from the
E ground supporting a large canopy split longitudinally by a skylight for ample illumination.
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U Construction of green school
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A local roof construction techniques construction of satellite structures

B traditional tools and methods are

used in the detailing of the
construction
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Heavy equipment or cranes were not used.
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U Natural resource usage of green school
S • Experimentation with sustainable renewable energy solutions extends to; generation of micro-
T hydroelectric energy, solar panels and a biogasification unit that uses bamboo sawdust, rice husks and
other organic materials to produce energy to heat hot water and cooking.
A • Through the use of skylights and passive ventilation and cooling, artificial high-energy lighting and
climate control systems are virtually redundant.

I • Each student receives a portable computer, powered by renewable energy, which further illustrates
to green schools commitment to 21st century education under an environmental umbrella

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A The symbiotic relationship between the school community and
B neighborhood and the artisanal tradition of Bali is an essential
its support for the social and cultural life of the adjacent

aspect of the positive impact of the project.

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E Turtle neck structure
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U Important features of green school
S The design premises are taken from Earth analogies Transformational social actions in the Green
and their natural way of solving their interaction with School of Bali:
T life: 1. Decision making at community level.
1. Production of organic, local and bio-regional food. 2. Sustainable Economies.
A Bali
2. Ecological construction. When the Green School in
was built, local, natural and non-toxic construction
3. Health Care.
4. Teaching and Research.
I materials were used. Bamboo, wood, stone, grass and
branches. At the same time, renewable energy systems,
Actions for cultural diversity
1. Creativity, Art and Personal Development
N wastewater treatment, and food supply were integrated.
All the planners learned to think holistically.
2. Rituals, Celebrations and Cultural Diversity. 3. A
New Vision of the Holographic and Circulatory

A 4.- Restoring nature.

3.- Analysis of the life cycle World
4. A Process Towards Peace, Love and Global
Local actions: Consciousness
B 1. Water care
2. Integrated renewable energy systems.
L 3.4. Access
Transportation reduction.
to communication.
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