How would you define "green architecture"
2006-06-16 04:14:57 · 7 answers · asked by simpleguy 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Other - Arts & Humanities
Any architectural design decision made with the intent of reducing energy consumption, promoting the use of biodegradable or recycled materials, or improving the overall efficiency of a building in a manner which lessens the strain on local infrastructures.
2006-06-16 04:21:57 · answer #1 · answered by Jason 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
enviormentally friendly.
Try looking up LEED certification. Buildings get points based and the types of enviormentally safe systems and materials they use, as well as stuff like solar energy, green roofs, buying materials from local manufactures to avoid shipping problems, etc...
2006-06-16 04:20:29 · answer #2 · answered by lexie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
land scaping with plants !
hedges , trees, grouping of plants aesthetically
even water features
green architecture
2006-06-16 04:24:30 · answer #3 · answered by sweet-cookie 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
http://www.starterupsteve.com/flash/html/jingle_bells_reversed.shtml
2006-06-16 04:23:16 · answer #4 · answered by Massa Bruce 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
parks
2006-06-16 04:41:37 · answer #5 · answered by grayrussiaboy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
my garden, my paradise on earth
2006-06-16 06:38:01 · answer #6 · answered by sparkalittlefire 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
www.earthships.com
2006-06-16 04:34:54 · answer #7 · answered by Robsthings 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋