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New building model could help save
electricity
 'Green
building' is an idea almost everybody
agrees upon, but very few dare to attempt
because of prohibitively high costs
and architectural challenges. But some
steps like proper ventilation and utilization
of natural light in new buildings could
save the world a lot of energy and money.
As of now there are only 10-12 buildings
that have been officially ranked as
green buildings in India and they are
largely in the private sector.
Anything that is constructed keeping
the harmony of the environment in mind,
is generally known as green construction.
If not meeting all the parameters like
eco-friendly building materials, waste
management, etc. energy saving methods
could go a long way in contributing
to the environment. Researchers at the
Massachussetts Institute of Technology,
USA, believe that buildings can be designed
to encourage airflow and maintain temperatures
that minimize or eliminate the need
for conventional air-conditioning systems.
They have come up with computer-based
tools to help architects design commercial
buildings that cool them with natural
breezes. |
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