Green Architecture - Is This Our Future

When we discuss green architecture, it is important to understand the definition compared to sustainable architecture. Green architecture is environmentally conscious design techniques in the architectural field. Sustainable architecture is surrounded by the growing discussion of sustainability and eco-political issues in today's world arena.

Now, how is this going to be our future? Green architecture? I read information about how designers are working fervently towards an average sustainable home for everyday folks. Creation of a home that co habitats with its natural surroundings and uses eco-friendly materials. The rising cost of heat and water, two important aspects for a dwelling has scientists looking for alternatives, looking to find efficient means of delivery while keeping local materials a priority.

In keeping with the thought process of trying to deliver a green home for an average family, Philadelphia has a model row home for $125,000. Complete with solar heating, bamboo floors and cement walls. The design kept simple lines to work with small spaces. Utilizing spacesaver techniques for storage. Placement of windows for maximum heat. When I saw a picture of the inside, I was impressed, the furnishings were sustainable and eco aware. Green architecture is possible on a realistic budget. You don't need a million to create a green livable space.

Baltimore, MD has started rehab on its row homes using green materials. Using tankless water heaters, low flush toilets, low Voc paint and bamboo flooring. Downtown areas were issused over 17,000 permits to renovate and rehab homes, giving them a chance to install green solutions to their own home.

Modern prefab construction comes to Jersey City. A local architect is putting together a prefab home at the request of a local resident with a budget of $250,000. The architect estimated at $252,000. Mr. Carpenter, the resident, had his home created out of 18 insulated concrete panels. He has cedar on the front of his home to blend in with the rest of the neighborhood. The architect used radiant heating coils under the concrete basement floor and the upstairs bamboo flooring. To collect solar energy he put up solar panels and pitched the roof. This home has the potential for mass customization in similar neighborhoods.

As our government recognises the benefits of updating architecture in our country I feel we will see more initiatives given to creating green architecture. Green construction is being pushed along with the green stimulus made available by the government. By proving sustainable living lasts longer and is easier to create we may be seeing green architecture in our future as "the norm."

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