In school, I was taught why sustainable resources are essential for saving our environment and protecting limited resources. Sustainable resources reduce pollution, save habitats, and combat climate change.
The former prime minister of Norway, Gro Harlem Brundtland once reiterated “Sustainable development is the development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”
When I look around, It’s good to see that all the fields are going towards sustainability and incorporating it to advance their sectors. One of the sectors that is being highly influenced is architecture. But how?
In this article, I’ll talk about leveraging technology to gain insights into sustainable building solutions. So stay with me till the end. Also, learn about Equipment for Your Construction Business by reading this article.
As technology is advancing, the incorporation of sustainable products is becoming more common. For example, high-quality woods are used in the construction of buildings as they are durable and look amazing.
Sustainable building technologies are also very efficient, and they reduce the impact on the environment. Below, we’ll talk about more advantages that come with sustainability.
Earlier in Asia, bamboo was used a lot to create buildings, but now bamboos are globally used. This is a natural product that comes with great durability and flexibility, but are there any scientifically made materials that do the same thing?
Yes, there are for example recycled steel, cellulose, low-carbon concrete, and more, a few of the many eco-friendly products that are used for architecture.
Manufacturing processes like Prefabrication where you can create the components of a building off-site and then assemble it is also a popular practice.
Renewable energy solutions are a big part of sustainable building creation. Solar panels are to be seen everywhere, and onsite wind turbines play a key role in creating electricity that saves a significant amount of money.
Let me tell you one thing, data collection, and analytic tools are in use for sustainable building construction as they monitor several things like building performance, and energy consumption, and they help minimize waste.
Look below and learn how these tools are used and what are other perks of using them are.
Sensors specially made for buildings provide real-time data, and they help track energy usage, air quality, inside temperature, and occupancy. Based on the insights, changes can be made.
AI-based sensors adjust climate accordingly and if nobody is present in the room it would turn off the lights and manage the water system if necessary.
A customized Building Management System (BMS) emphasizes monitoring and controlling the energy-intensive processes within the building. BMS also allows building managers to make on-the-spot decisions based on data to increase productivity.
Dashboards with user-friendly interfaces help manage energy settings, and during peak hours when energy is being consumed the most, this comes in handy the most. The BMS market is expanding by a great number, take a look at the graph that I’m putting here.
I was surprised to know what exactly Building Information Modeling (BIM) does. It aids builders, architects, and even engineers create a digitalized presentation of a building.
This presentation includes all the important parts of the construction. This is an important part because it works like a blueprint it creates a perfect plan for reduced environmental impact, resource management, etc.
Sustainable construction means designing buildings and infrastructure where materials can be reused or recycled. A circular economy means ensuring the continuous use of resources while minimizing waste.
Sustainable design and circular economy both are dependent on one another, and a perfect sustainable building is only created when the assets are not being wasted and can be used in the future instead of pilling up in the corner.
To be honest, I genuinely prefer those products that can be recycled, reused, or don’t harm our environment. Recycling is a major part of sustainable building because in case if a structure is being demolished instead of all the resources going to waste the same ones can be used for a new project.
In any other project, you will need steel, glass, solar panels, etc. so instead of investing more money to get the supplies, it would be better to take it from the one that has been destroyed. But this will only be possible if it is made using sustainable resources.
DID YOU KNOW?
Hydropower is the most used sustainable resource, and its global market is estimated to be $255.30 billion.
As you read through the whole article, by now I must’ve made it clear that waste reduction is a must and there are advanced technologies that assists with reducing industrial waste.
Different demolition techniques can assist recover various important materials. On the other hand, on-site recycling reduces construction waste and is more efficient.
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