Say yes to green architecture and protect nature

Environmental studies is an important subject that today's younger generation needs to learn during their schooling. Gone are the days when one could see a handful of trees in a row. With concrete buildings all over, life has become more mechanical and gadget assisted. The result of such urbanization is the depletion of resources like oil and petrol. To overcome such crisis, architects and environmental experts have lend support together and have come up with a new term called sustainable architecture. In simple words, it is the process of giving way to green architects, who with their exceptional knowledge and intelligent thinking are capable of designing lifestyle modified buildings. There are different ways to practice green architecture namely

Living off the grid

This term is coined for those homes that create their own electricity and manage their water requirements by sticking to conservation of resources. Ideally these homes cut them off the power grid and practice sustainable living. They can power their homes with solar power panels, they can use a wind turbine to drive a motor and also can create water reserves by tapping rain water and conserving the ground water tables. These are best techniques to practice green architecture and give a little contribution to save mother earth.

Encourage recycling

Natural and organic farming is powered by composts which are harmless and increase the fertility of land by more than fifty percent. When one encourages recycling and composting in their community living, they can create a difference and help the farmers in the locality with organic manure that is generated from the organic waste disposed by every household. The food products made out of these natural manure are hygienic and free from all chemical compounds.

Low impact buildings

Low impact buildings are created from sustainable building materials and recycled materials. Materials like wood, bamboo, sheep wool, concrete, non-toxic low VOC glues and paints can be used in construction which will save energy and also preserve nature. And these structures also found to be very beneficial in verge of natural calamities.

Some of these tips help the community dwellers to reduce the usage of non-renewable resources and maximize the usage of natural resources. These techniques also improve the longevity of buildings much to the amazement of the ones staying inside. Nature has blessed each and every one of its children with happiness and it is time to give it back to her with interest!