The state of our environment effects all those who live on Earth. Across the globe, buildings account for 40% of energy use, 38% of greenhouse gas emissions, 12% of potable water, and 20% of solid waste streams in developed countries. Why is it critical to build green buildings? Buildings alone are the greatest and easiest way to address climate change and the least costly way to lower greenhouse gas emissions.
Sustainable architecture, or “green” buildings, are constructed or renovated to incorporate design techniques, materials, and technologies that lessen the dependence on fossil fuels thereby minimizing the negative impact in the environment. There are many reasons why going green and using sustainable architecture is important, and according to a recent white paper from Progressive AE on “The Benefits of Going Green”, it can also impact your business. Making decisions that are environmentally mindful can decrease your company’s carbon footprint.
Sustainable construction methods are not limited to just the beginning stages of a building, although the most effective strategies are those that start from the planning stages. These “green” methods can be integrated into buildings from design and construction stages, to renovation, and deconstruction. The environment, economy and society can all benefit from the use of green design tactics.
Progressive AE finds new ways to develop energy-saving solutions that can help businesses improve their performance by eliminating waste, assessing energy use, and evaluating different energy options such as wind, solar, biomass and more.
Sustainable buildings are defined as those that have minimum harmful impacts on the built and natural environment. The most effective sustainable designs should promote health and well-being, harvest their own water and energy needs, be adaptable to site climate and be able to evolve as weather conditions change, and they should operate without polluting the environment and generate no waste. It’s also a plus when these buildings appear beautiful and inspire innovation and creativity.
The team of professionals at Progressive AE has helped businesses capture wasted energy and repurpose it through their building and design. Contact them today to learn more about how you can conserve energy and help save the environment through sustainable design.
