- Glass combines functionality with aesthetic and is therefore used for modernized designs by architects and designers. The intent of a green building design is to curtail the demand on non-renewable resources, amplify utilization efficiency of these resources when in use, and augment the reuse, recycling, and consumption of renewable resources. Architects use high-performance double-glazed glass, which is laminated or coated, to moderate interior temperatures by controlling
- Advanced and innovative materials Materials are the essence of the building and 1need to be sourced sustainably to reduce the impact on the environment. Choosing recycled, reusable, and local materials helps to reduce embodied carbon. There are also many innovative materials that can cater to specific local conditions in terms of insulation, glazing, and facades. Energy efficient glass and window technologies The openings of the buildings are the major sources of bringing in light, heat, and wind and need to be designed according to the need and the surrounding conditions, so dependence on artificial lighting and ventilation can be reduced.
- The Bahrain World Trade Center, designed by Atkins in 2008, has eco-friendly features including three skybridges holding wind turbines that generate power from strong breezes coming from the nearby Persian Gulf. ... Melbourne's Pixel Building is a flashy example of green architecture. Designed by the Australian-based firm Studio505, the structure uses an intricate assembly of recycled colored panels to provide its occupants with maximized light control.
