Hesham Saad Al-Sherbiny: Green Future And the green building revolution

When we think about the environment, it’s essential to think about everything and focus on the ways in which people can minimize their impact on the planet.

There are no short-term solutions to environmental problems such as climate change because they are effects from human use of fossil fuels that release carbon dioxide into our atmosphere 24 hours a day and 7 days.

Green building is the creation of structures and the use of environmentally responsible and resource-efficient processes throughout the life cycle of a building from positioning to design, construction, operation, maintenance, renovation, and even dismantling.

A green building is also defined as a high-performance building both in terms of the environment and in relation to its users.

Green buildings are designed to reduce the overall impact of the built environment on human health and the natural environment through the three axes .

The first axis is to work on the efficient use of energy, water, and other resources .

The second axis is the protection of the health of the users of the building, whether it was built for residential or administrative purposes .

The third axis is reducing waste, pollution, and environmental degradation.

Green Building Concept

The concept of green buildings is gaining importance in different countries.

These are buildings that ensure that waste is reduced at every stage whether it is during the construction phase or during the operating phase of the building, resulting in lower costs according to experts in technology.

What makes a building green?

A green building is an environmentally responsible building that is efficient in the use of resources throughout its life cycle.

These goals expand and complement the classic building design concerns of economy, utility, durability, and comfort

In the construction phase 

Green buildings must include sustainable materials in their construction (for example, reused, recycled, or made from renewable resources).

Such as the use of rebar produced from scrap recycling production lines

In the operation phase

Total dependence on renewable energy sources such as solar energy, the use of energy-saving and environmentally friendly equipment, the efficient use of water, the possibility of recycling water .

Planting plants that help indoor air quality for human safety and comfort

 Components for green buildings to help make your building more efficient and environmentally friendly

Energy-saving windows

Windows are one of the most important sources of heat loss in the home, so it is necessary to choose windows that will help keep the heat inside.

Green roof

Green roofs are becoming more popular because they help insulate the home and reduce the amount of heat lost through the roof.

They also help reduce rainwater runoff and provide additional living space for plants and animals.

Solar Energy

Solar energy is a source of renewable energy that heats and cools the home and saves electricity.

Solar energy is becoming increasingly affordable, and it’s a great way to reduce your carbon footprint.

Water conservation

Several ways to help conserve water in your home include using methods that help reduce and control the rate of water consumption in your home, saving money on your water bill.

Landscaping

Landscaping can help reduce the amount of heat a home absorbs, and it can also allow the air around the home to cool down.

Trees and shrubs can provide shade and windbreaks and can also help filter out pollutants.

Finally, we desperately need to start considering green building designs for all new cities.

Cities of the future…. With a timetable for transformation of existing buildings