Sustainable buildings are built and designed according to the practices low energy consumption, free of physical and environmental issues and free of health issues and pollution due to wastes. According to sayings 3 P’s are considered in this type of construction. They are as follows,
- Planet
- Profit
- People
When considering the construction, social, economy and environment influences well. In sustainable construction also the above mentioned three factors influences.
Influence of social factor in sustainability construction
The sustainability of social factor is mainly considers the people who use or associate with the building. During the construction the long life span of the building is considered in the structural designing of the building. At the same time more focus was given to installation materials used for the preparation of building. For example, selection of paint, chemicals, roof materials. The comfort of users with solar power, enough ventilation for natural air, good water supply and free from dust are some social sustainability activities considered in construction.
Influence of environmental factor in sustainability construction
The location of a building and use of energy efficiency within the building are the most important activities in environmentally sustainable construction. Given below are some ideas for sustainable constructions,
Wind turbines
Wind turbine
Eco roof
Eco roof
Solar panels
Solar panel
Use of geothermal energy
Geothermal Energy
Low-flow toilets
Low flow High efficiency Toilets
Influence of economic factor in sustainability construction
The reduction of cost by using materials that can easy to transport, replace, low maintenance and effective is the best way for a food economic sustainability construction.
Issues of sustainable buildings
Initial installment coast
Long term monitoring for material and its performance at initial stage
Necessary maintenance
Use of new technological ideas and designs in construction
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