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How Architects Can Positively Impact the Environment - Coggle Diagram
How Architects Can Positively Impact the Environment
Adapt and rebuild existing buildings
“The greenest building is one that’s already built,” - Carl Elefante
Select carbon-smart materials
Reduce use and manufacturing of high carbon emitting materials
Steel
Concrete
production is 8% of total annual carbon emissions
structural timber instead.
Aluminum
Foam isulation
Local Materials
Less transportation (which one of the top contributors to global warming
Pursue renewable energy
Solar panels
Wind energy
Reuse building materials
Reduce waste produced on building sites
Materials
timber
glass
plastic
Misc.
"construction industry is already responsible for 23% of the United States’ air pollution, 40% of its water pollution, and 50% of its landfill waste."
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"the U.S. Green Building Council reports that buildings and construction projects are responsible for nearly 40% of global energy consumption every year. "
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Recycle storm water
Use new technology
BIM (building information modelling)