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technologies which aim at reflecting heat and Cool roofs are sustainable green design
which absorb less heat and reflect away most of makes use of reflective paints and special tiles absorption and thermal emittance. The design standard room temperatures by lowering heat It aids in keeping homes and buildings at the sunlight away.
temperatures by more the 50˚C in summer the solar radiation. Cool roofs can reduce
minimising the dependence on air conditioning. Sustainable resource sourcing
construction technology because it ensures the use suggests is a prime example of sustainable Sustainable resource sourcing as the name
of construction materials designed and created
materials are remanufactured, recycled, recyclable, produce construction materials. Overall, the agricultural wastes or by-products are used to environmentally friendly. In most cases, from recycled products and has to be
and obtained from sustainable sources. Low-energy house and zero-
energy building design
include mechanisms to lessen energy consumption. Sustainable construction technologies typically
instance, is a sustainable construction technology The construction of buildings with wood, for
performance windows and insulation techniques. free flow of air while at the same time using high- designs that cut back air leakage and allows for Sustainable green construction also makes use of comparison to those built of steel or concrete. because it has a lower embodied energy in
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The use of renewable energy such as solar for dependence on air conditioning and interior heating. These techniques are meant to reduce the
lighting and water heating is also part of a low-
buildings may be high, but they pay o ff in the The initial costs of setting up zero-energy energy house and zero-energy building design.
long-term. Electrochromic smart glass
tiny electric signals to slightly charge the windows to harsh heat of solar radiation. The smart glass uses works particularly in summer periods to shut out the electronic smart glass is a new technology that technologies in sustainable construction. The Electronic smart glass also constitutes one of the
system, therefore allowing users to choose the It is incorporated into the building’s control change the amount of solar radiation it reflects.
amount of solar radiation to block. W ciency technologiesffiater e
harvesting and water conservation fixtures. These dual plumbing, greywater re-use, rainwater water supply systems. Examples include the use of encompass re-use and application of efficient technologies. Essentially, the technologies which are all part of sustainable construction There are several water efficient technologies used,
recycled and used for non-portable purposes like methods ensure water is adequately managed,
washing cars and flushing toilets.
Sustainable indoor technologies The health and safety of the building occupants are
sustainable indoor technologies are mandatory for construction of any building or home. As such, fundamental and must be guaranteed during the
green construction. The materials used have to
hazardous free elements, non-toxic materials, low ensure green safety standards which include
toxic, irritating or carcinogenic elements. The use of bamboo are naturally sourced and do not have any For instance, materials from cork, wood and volatile emissions, and moisture resistance.
such limit
materials with lowVOCs also enhances IAQ and s exposure to health-threatening chemicals h as vinyl, phenol-formaldehyde and lead.
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build The a
lf-powered buildings advancement of constructing self-powered
nology. The reason is based on the fact that dings is an art of sustainable construction
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self-powered buildin of zero-energy const such that they are ab
ble to generate sufficient power ruction. The buildings are built gs bring about the realisation
to support their own energy needs and even direct surplus energy back into the power grid. In most cases, wind power te
echnology is used and it is
highly common in skyscrapers whereby wind turbines are mounted at the r
the turbine blades which gener and heavy air curren
requirements for the building. Rammed earth brick
h brick
sustainability. The technique uses sustainabl cater for the demand technology which has latel Rammed earth brick is an ancient c
s lately been re-introduced to is an ancient construction
chnique uses sustainably ds of environmental
earth structure has been made easier but it stil advancements, the pr sourced raw materials.
temperature of a building. and the material can construction as it lessens en rammed-earth bricks hard walls. The sourc such as concrete and c gravel or clay are mix Moist earth mixtur follows the ancient pr
construction shouldn' those who come afte build today should endur have a responsibility leave a legacy for fut Thoughtfully creat and warm in the winter ensure the buildings r structures contribute
been made easier but it still rocess of building a rammed ls. Due to technological
ssens environmental impacts s makes it ideal for sustainable cing and formation process of d compacted to create dense, xed with stabilizing elements re and hard substances like reparation process.
remain cool in the summer e to fewer emissions and lding. Rammed earth equally stabilise the
ture generations to enjoy.We ted design and construction ter.
ndure and enhance the lives of to recognise that what we
cost, but rather work in a sustainable r
methods and sustainable, leader in providing su (TEC) is a flag-bearer objectives and Teraci based on the achieve At Teraciel Group, with the environment
iel Engineering and Contracting ements of our triple bottom line our profitability is calculated t and make minimal impact. k in a sustainable relationship n't come at an environmental r us. Great design and
nable, high-quality buildings. ustainable construction r for our endeavour to be a
d at the rooftops. The constant ts at higher altitudes propel hich generates the power
simply brilliant y b NATURALLY INSPIRED EFFICIENCY
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