| More and more people are trying to be eco-friendly | | | | Lastly, since this is eco-friendly architecture, he must |
| and are going "green" in their approach in almost | | | | use materials like solar panels, earth friendly materials |
| whatever they do in life. Ashville architects have | | | | like stone, wood etc, thermal mass building |
| gone a mile ahead by introducing a new concept in | | | | construction and if possible even recycled goods like |
| architecture called as "green architecture". | | | | bottles, tires and so on. |
| What Is Green Architecture? | | | | Materials Used |
| The word may sound interesting, but do not be | | | | Generally, local and regional sources are used while |
| misled by its literal meaning. Green architecture is a | | | | building an environment friendly structure. The builders |
| method of designing a house keeping the | | | | tend to incorporate durable, low maintenance |
| environment in mind. This is done by constructing an | | | | materials, low embodied energy materials like stone |
| environmentally friendly and energy efficient house. | | | | and wood while building this kind of house. |
| While constructing an eco-friendly home, aspects like | | | | The best part about this kind of architecture is that it |
| passive solar design, active solar design, rain water | | | | incorporates permeable surfaces and uses native |
| collection, green roofs, day lighting and high | | | | plants and existing surfaces wherever possible |
| performance envelopes are considered. | | | | thereby making it eco-friendly. The main aim of this |
| In the city of Ashville architects consider the most | | | | type of architecture is to minimize construction |
| important factors that influence our future and the | | | | waste; use certified or reclaimed wood, recycled and |
| sustainability of our natural environment. They use | | | | recyclable materials. |
| simple green building techniques in order to reduce | | | | Ashville architects are famous for using water for |
| the negative impact of construction and in turn | | | | efficient fixtures and appliances, incorporating rain |
| enhance the human and natural surroundings in which | | | | water collection and reusing gray water for irrigation |
| we live. | | | | and landscaping. They have been doing these things |
| Principals Used In Green Architecture | | | | for over 20 years now. |
| Ashville architects follow certain principals while | | | | Know The Advantages |
| constructing a green building. They first orient the | | | | Besides being eco-friendly, this type of constructions |
| building appropriately as per the topography and day | | | | holds more advantages. This helps protect trees and |
| lighting. This is followed by efficient planning and | | | | topsoil during site work, filters storm water on site, |
| design for economical usage of space and | | | | employs sediment and erosion control techniques. |
| implementing renewable energy wherever it is | | | | Being eco-friendly in nature, it helps in creating a |
| practically possible. | | | | healthy indoor air quality, provides ample ventilation |
| What Should A Green Architect Know | | | | and enhances fresh air supply. It uses least toxic |
| It is very easy to find an architect but definitely not | | | | materials as far as the finishing materials are |
| a green architect. This type of architect should be in | | | | concerned. It also helps the building in getting natural |
| a position to advice you about how to make your | | | | light. |
| building energy efficient. He should also be efficient | | | | Last but not the least; remember it is the design and |
| enough to translate your ideas into reality by using | | | | construction that makes a perfect building. A building |
| both architectural and common sense. He needs to | | | | is ideal only when it sustains and most importantly is |
| use the modern and up-to-date technology to prove | | | | eco-friendly. |
| his efficiency at work. | | | | |