Eco-Friendly Structures

Eco-friendly StructuresJohndel C. Medrano

Eco-friendly Structures

Eco-friendly structures are different than other structures. The difference branches from the structure itself and how it is built - from the siting, design, construction, operation, maintenance, renovation, and even demolition. All those processes are held to the highest eco-friendly, sustainable and resource efficient standards with minimization of waste and negative externalities to the environment.


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Factors to consider for building “GREEN”


Benefits

Lower Electricity Bills Lower Water Bills Increased Employee Productivity Government Tax Credits


This bridge, created by Japanese architect Shigeru Ban, uses eco-friendly lightweight materials. It is built over the Gordon River in southern France. The bridge is made from 281 cardboard tubes, each 11.5 cm. across and 11.9 mm. thick. It is strong enough to carry 20 people at a time.

Cardboard Bridges


The zerohouse can collects solar power and store energy for up to at least a week’s worth of usage. It also gathers rainwater in an elevated 2700 gallon reservoir so that gravity can takes it course instead of tapping into the power supply. Waste is processed into dry compost below the house and insulation and day-lighting are used to balance internal temperatures and maximize thermal performance.

The Zerohouse


Japan Dome Housing Co., Ltd, a home manufacturer in Japan, created a surprisingly amazing energy efficient, weather durable, Styrofoam expandable igloo shaped house kit.

The dome house


A Swirling Green Roof Tops Nanyang Art School in

Singapore


This 5 story facility sweeps a wooded corner of the campus with an organic, vegetated form that blends landscape and structure, nature and high-tech and symbolizes the creativity it houses.

Nanyang Technological University


•cactus-inspired design for the Minister of Municipal Affairs & Agriculture (MMAA) building in Doha, Qatar. •It's a fascinating example of biomimicry — the skin of one of the hardiest plants of the desert is applied to the design of the facade of a desert building — with hundreds of smart shades that open and close depending on the strength of the sun.

Biomimicry Inspired Cactus Building


• The energy-efficient structure was designed by Aesthetics architects GO Group.• The big cactus also features an ancillary botanic dome.


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