4 Important Elements Of Sustainable Building Designing

4 Important Elements Of Sustainable Building Designing A powerful shift towards “green” construction and increased interest in energy savings, space efficiency, and waste reduction – has put the concept of sustainable building design at the forefront of the construction industry.

This is also evident by ongoing environmental initiatives, programs and regulations all around the globe. Contractors, businesses, as well as homeowners are realizing the importance of reducing the impact of construction on the environment and choosing sustainable building designs to reduce operational costs and decrease carbon footprint as well as increase building resiliency. Here are 4 important elements of sustainable building designing –

⚫ Site Potential Optimization - Whether it’s a new construction or an existing building is being retrofitted, the site design must integrate with sustainable design in order for the project to be successful. The location, orientation, landscaping of the building – everything matters! ⚫ Energy Efficiency - Improving the energy efficiency of a building is important to reduce energy dependence. Award-winning architects in Queens accomplish this through various ways, such as deployment of renewable energy sources like solar and wind power; implementation of design strategies that reduce dependence on air conditioning and other powerconsuming systems; and more.

⚫ Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) Enhancement - The indoor environmental quality (IEQ) of a building can have a significant amount of impact on occupants’ health, comfort, and productivity. A sustainable building focuses on maximizing day lighting, ensuring appropriate ventilation, controlling moisture, optimizing acoustic performance, and avoiding use of materials with high-VOC emissions – to maintain a healthy and productive indoor environment. ⚫ Waste Reduction - As the world population continues to grow; the use of natural resources continues to increase. Sustainable building designing is aimed towards using and reusing materials in the most productive way to reduce waste during construction and over a building’s lifecycle to minimize the negative environmental impact of a building. Using products that are reusable and reconfigurable contribute to waste reduction as less material is required to upgrade or reconfigure to accommodate future changes.

Today, building owners are faced with the challenge of meeting the ever changing demands for new, better, and upgraded facilities that are accessible, secure and healthy – while still minimizing environmental impact and cost. If you are planning

a new construction or an upgrade, the awardwinning architects in Queens can assist you with sustainable building designing, and specify techniques and materials and that are eco-friendly, energy-efficient and require less maintenance.

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