In today’s world of industrialization and globalization, going green is no longer an option but a necessity for the survival of the human race. Today’s modern technology owes ecology an apology. The incorporation of this ideology to develop humankind sustainably gave birth to “Green Technology”.

Green technology is the technology which when used, reverses the effects of human activity on the environment. Green technology aims to curtail down the adverse effect caused due to rapid urbanization, rapid industrialization, and modernization. With the current conditions of our planet, we may hardly survive for a couple of centuries more. To continue to rejoice the existence of human, we need to follow the motto of “SCREEN ONLY GREEN”

Its application has already begun in multiple fields and at various levels of all types of industries. Not only it has revolutionized traditional activities but also affected the economy in a good way. In this blog, we are discussing the applicability of GREEN TECHNOLOGY in the construction industries, which is one of the most booming industries in the world.

Green construction technology is a wide category that covers everything from energy-efficient appliances to geothermal heating. The profits of applications of green technology in construction are wide-ranging, comprehensive and offer significant advantages when used in new facilities or in existing structures. Green technology makes structures more energy efficient, save the usage of excessive natural resources and help reduce carbon footprints resulting in a reduced impact on the environment.

It emphasizes the construction sector to meet objectives of occupant health; using energy, water, and other resources most efficient manner; and reducing the overall impact on the environment. It also improves human health, builds a better environment, and provides cost-saving infrastructural development. Green technology results in the practice of developing structures and adopting processes that are environmentally accountable and resource efficient. It involves factors such as site selection, design, construction, operation, maintenance, renovation, and deconstruction.

Using green building materials and technology promotes the conservation of dwindling nonrenewable resources internationally. It also curbs the environmental impacts involved the extraction, transportation, producing, fabrication, installation, reuse, recycling, and disposal of that construction industry source. Green Technology refers to construction projects that are environmentally accountable and resource efficient throughout its lifecycle.

In existing structures, the green technologies do not affect the base or the basics of the structures but act as an upgrade to them. They act as an integrating component which connects the old parts to the newly designed features and hence reduces the structure’s carbon footprint.

Now let’s have a look at some of the popular Green Technology followed in Construction:

Green Insulation

Green Insulation is innovative and critical to have an energy efficient home reducing the whopping amount of heating and cooling bills. Green insulation keeps the warm air in during winters and hot air out during the summer days. Insulating materials are differentiated based upon their R values which measure its resistance to heat flow. Higher the R-value signifies higher resistance to heat flow. Homes should be insulated with materials having R values between R – 30 to R – 60.

Biodegradable Construction Materials

The construction sector which is supposed to the biggest employer is growing rapidly in the world around. The exponential growth of the sector has also led to various environmental problems such as the depletion of natural resources, degradation of the environment, the enormous rise in pollution, disposal of construction demolition waste, etc. Using biodegradable materials eradicates or at least cut downs the risk involved with all of the above-mentioned problems. Usage of Organic Paints, Bioplastics, Linoleum, Medium Density Fibreboard, Mycelium, etc would revolutionize the sector while fulfilling the need of our existence.

Adopting Innovative Construction Alternatives

• HP Wall System

Adopting innovative construction alternatives can prove economical, sensible and Eco-friendly. One such is HP Wall system which isn’t like your normal wall. It causes an increase in the durability and longevity of a house and makes the house economically sensible for both builders and owners. These walls help save lumber while adding to structural and energy performance along with simplifying the construction process. These innovative, structural insulated wall assemblies achieve up to R-34 in 2×4 construction, provide lateral bracing without OSB (Oriented strand board).

• Synthetic Roof Underlayment

Another important green solutions is the TECHNOply synthetic roof underlayment. It is a 100% synthetic woven roof underlayment offering high tear strengths, a proprietary walking surface. It is manufactured from post-recycled industrial materials and is the green answer to the 15# asphaltic paper as it is better in terms of strength, lightness and UV resistance comparatively.

• Zip Systems Sheathing and Tape

The zip system is no less than a revolutionary product. It streamlines the weatherization with integrated air and a water-resistive barrier. It gives a unique, one-stop-shop solution that is convenient to install and warranty. A strong roof is what which acts as the first line of defense for a house and this zip system is a fast, easy way to build a sealed roof deck that meets the resilient building standards by FORTIFIED home.

Using Smart Electrical & Electronic Appliances

Using Smart electrical or electronic appliances can help us to achieve minimal usage of electricity, water or any other resources as applicable. It proves economical, safer, smarter and also reduces the wastage if any.

One such smart appliance is Haiku Designer Series LED. It is a smart light system that controls the intensity of the light hence the power consumption as per the brightness level of the room or the requirement of light. It is designed to be an efficient, sleek and convenient for the consumer. It is made up of 144 energy efficient LEDs, has an array of sensors including temperature, ambient light, motion and infrared. It is available in different color options as well.

It uses the new Active Light Equalization Technology to adjust the brightness level of LEDs automatically as the ambient light level changes to 16 different dimming settings.

One can even schedule the brightness, color, and timing of the light using an app making it much more convenient and eco-friendlier

Using Renewable Sources of Energy

Dependency on non-renewal sources of energy has devastated the state of Mother Earth. Using Solar Energy, Wind Energy, and Hydraulic Energy can significantly reduce the burden on natural resources and at the same time, it is clean and green.

Benefits of Green Technology

• Reduction in Expenditures

Initially the installation cost and procurement might be much expensive and costlier than the conventional methods but in the long run, these are way cheaper and efficient. Green technologies are designed specially and specifically to reduce the consumption of resources while increasing efficiency. Less consumption with more or the same output leads to a reduction in expenditure and makes it economical.

• Environmental Benefits

The Most significant advantage of using green technologies is the reduction of impact on the environment. As the name suggests the technology used is green meaning, they support the environment of the earth and are eco-friendly. These also help in reducing carbon footprints, conserving resources and reduce waste.

• Employment Generation

The need for green technologies led to the growth of the green energy sector which has created a number of job opportunities. With time people have started investing and creating into eco-friendly products which have increased the demand for skilled and unskilled labor in this new sector

• Tax Incentives

To motivate people to work in this green sector the government provides tax incentives and adopt these over the conventional methods.

• Benefits to the Construction company

The usage of green technology doesn’t only provide a sustainable solution to environmental problems but also benefits the company which applies them. In today’s world, every client will prefer companies which provide green solutions over the old ones. These solutions also reduce the cost for the company and also earns it a good name in the industry