A number of ecofriendly elements are used in construction of a green building. The thing which matters the most is the location that helps in developing a good ecofriendly structure. Other factors to take into account are availability of materials, physical appearance, and the health and safety of the people.
But with the recent development of technology buildings can be built with zero-carbon emission. Here is a list of top 8 sustainable building innovations..
1. Combined heat and power plants
This combined heat and power plant is one of the most important innovation in green materials. The generation of heat along with power in a single process and the level of combining it with renewable energy resources is called combined heat and power (CHP). These CHP plants produce electricity. This technology is very popular in Denmark.
2. Greener bricks:
Green bricks that have become so popular because of their ecofriendly properties that they have almost replaced the old traditional bricks. These green bricks are completely made from recycled products and are very light weight with better insulation property.
3. Recycled materials
Recycled materials play a vital role in the development of green technology. The green technology is all about using recycled products and that’s what exactly defines it. There are products that can be easily made from recycled materials. Some of them are windows, doors, floors, basement etc. The bricks made out of recycled products will have a very less amount of carbon footprint it helps in saving our ecosystem. These recycled materials are available at very affordable price, which makes it popular.
4. Convection ventilation system
This is one of the most commonly used technologies which works in a simple way. Just insulate your house completely and provide a small area for airflow that helps in exchanging outside air. The heated air inside the house escapes from the tiny hole and this transfers the heat from the room to the outside. It acts as a heat exchanger that transfers heat from one source to another.
5. Thermal mass
The Thermal Mass technology is one of the most popular green technologies across globe for sustainable green building. It enables the materials to absorb, store, and later dissipate it in the form of heat. This enables the building material to absorb energy slowly and preserve it for a longer time.
6. House and window positioning and sunlight penetration
This technology is one of oldest practiced technology that uses the solar energy to perform its function. The concept behind the technology is to utilize the maximum solar energy into the house so as to reduce the heating and lighting costs of the house. The houses are completely exposed to sunlight. Windows are specially designed so that the sunlight can easily penetrate through it and helps in lighting up the house.
7. BIPV
BIPV technology is the most popular way of generating electricity around the globe. This technology has evolved so rapidly that these days you can find different ways of conserving and producing energy using solar energy. In this technology rectangular solar panel roof tiles are placed on the roof of building which generates electricity when it is exposed to sunlight. This type of technology will be the best option for generating green electricity.
8. MODÌ Green Roof System
This green technology innovation is specially designed for water conservation and its management. Inspired from water harvesting project, this technology collects the Storm water and helps in creating a sustainable green roof. MODI green roof system is made from plastic and it is waterproof. The roof is provided with plenty of holes so that the water runs out quickly, keeping the roof safe.
