A French architect claims to have revealed a way of making the Great Pyramid of Khufu did the ancient Egyptians thousands of years ago. According to him, the construction of pyramids made from the inside and not outside as illustrated construction of the experts over the years. (more…)
The concept of sustainable development can be traced to the energy (especially fossil oil) crisis and the environment pollution concern in the 1970s. The green building movement in the U.S. originated from the need and desire for more energy efficient and environmentally friendly construction practices. There are a number of motives to building green, including environmental, economic, and social benefits. (more…)
Green building (also known as green construction or sustainable building) refers to a structure and using process that is environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building’s life-cycle: from siting to design, construction, operation, maintenance, renovation, and demolition. This practice expands and complements the classical building design concerns of economy, utility, durability, and comfort. (more…)
The architecture was born of the dynamics between needs (needs a conducive environmental conditions, security, etc.), and the ways (available building materials and construction technology). (more…)
The most cost-effective steps toward a reduction in a building’s energy consumption usually occurs during the design process. To achieve efficient energy use, zero energy design departs significantly from conventional construction practice. (more…)
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A zero-energy building, also known as a zero net energy (ZNE) building, is a popular term to describe a building with zero net energy consumption and zero carbon emissions annually. Zero energy buildings can be independent from the energy grid supply. (more…)
Other concepts, methods and strategies often (or sometimes) associated with natural building include: building “underground,” earth sheltering, or berming, “green” or “living” planted roofs, thatched roofs and cement-free earthen floors, rubble-trench, or gabion foundations. (more…)
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The materials common to many types of natural building are clay and sand. When mixed with water and, usually, straw or another fiber, the mixture may form cob or adobe (clay blocks). (more…)
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A natural building involves a range of building systems and materials that place major emphasis on sustainability. Ways of achieving sustainability through natural building focus on durability and the use of minimally processed, plentiful or renewable resources, as well as those that, while recycled or salvaged, produce healthy living environments and maintain indoor air quality. (more…)
This section includes some minimal descriptions of methods, to give some feel for such a building’s practicality, provide indexes to further information, and give a sense of modern trends. (more…)