Green Buildings
ECO – FRIENDLY
Green buildings, also known as sustainable or high-performance buildings, are designed and constructed with the goal of minimizing their environmental impact and maximizing their efficiency. One way to achieve this is through the use of prefabricated steel buildings, also known as Pre-Engineered Buildings (PEB).
Prefabricated steel buildings offer several benefits for green building projects. They are extremely durable, with a lifespan of up to 100 years or more. This not only reduces the need for frequent repairs or replacements, but also helps to reduce the overall environmental impact of the building. The client does not need to be involved in the day-to-day management of the project and can simply focus on operating and maintaining the completed facility.
EPC turnkey solutions are often used in the construction of large infrastructure projects, such as power plants, oil and gas facilities, and industrial complexes. In addition to their durability, prefabricated steel buildings are also highly energy efficient. They can be designed with insulation and energy-efficient windows to minimize heat loss and reduce the need for heating and cooling. This not only saves energy, but also helps to reduce the building’s carbon footprint. Prefabricated steel buildings are also highly customizable, which allows for the incorporation of eco-friendly features such as solar panels, rainwater harvesting systems, and green roofs. These features can help to further reduce the building’s environmental impact and increase its overall sustainability.
Why Green Building Structures are eco-friendly?
Reduce, Repurpose or Recycle Materials
The pre-engineered nature of steel frames translates to shorter construction times and less construction waste than any other building materials in the market. The erection process is streamlined because of the pre-fabricated framework from the construction companies. This helps to reduce machinery and the time needed in the job site.
There are little leftovers materials to litter the construction site after the building has been erected or completed. Contrast that with wood material that needs to be cut on-site and you will discover the huge amount of waste left behind.
Wood can leave as high as 20% waste in construction sites while steel-frames only leave about 2% waste on-site. Besides, steel is one of the most recyclable building materials today
Apart from toxic metals like titanium, steel is one of the most durable building materials in the world today. The structural integrity of the building is hardly compromised by damaging weather conditions and UV. The structural insulation offered by steel frames allows them to keep conditioning for a long time during summer and heat during winter.
Solar panels bring with them an additional weight that not all building construction materials can bear. In addition to the thicker insulating capability of steel frames they are also sturdy enough to bear the weight from multiple solar panels.
By creating your own energy, you reduce electricity bills. A steel roof makes it easy to implement solar energy and other eco-friendly energy-saving elements.
Whenever renovations are required of a building, a reasonable amount of energy is expended. Whether it’s in getting the renovation equipment and structures to the site or the actual renovation process, energy is required. A steel building is the most eco-friendly alternative because they require the least amount of renovation. Their design allows them to withstand the toughest of weathers and natural elements that traditional bricks won’t survive.
Remember that steel is resistant to termites, destructive insects and is reasonably more fireproof than wood. All these characteristics make steel buildings more durable than others.
The two leading green construction certifying companies are National Green Building Program that focuses on residential buildings and the US Green Building Council that is geared towards commercial and residential buildings. The underlying characteristics of steel-buildings as strong, low maintenance and energy-efficient structures mean they meet major greenhouse certifications.
More and more cities are beginning to see the need to protect the earth and are passing greenhouse laws that construction companies must adhere to. The use of steel as a viable eco-friendly material is gaining in popularity these days.
Steel companies around the world have been working hard to produce more energy-efficient plants with zero emissions. They have succeeded at it. Nowadays it’s commonplace to find steel plants with zero carbon emission making steel construction an eco-friendlier alternative than wood construction.
The best part is that the water used to generate steel is completely recyclable.