Sustainable Buildings
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A Review of Embodied Energy Strategies to reduce the carbon emissions in Sustainable Buildings
Abstract: Buildings in India account for almost one-fifth of the nation's carbon emissions, making it the third- largest carbon emitter globally. These emissions are expected to climb by 50% over the next 20 years, which is the biggest increase of any nation. You would have to go into a jungle to avoid concrete, steel, and aluminium since they are so common. Just these three substances are responsible for 23% of the …
Published in International Journal of Architectural Design and Planning · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 18–27 Read article
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Impacts of Green Facades in Modern Era
Abstract: Modern architecture was an architectural movement or style centred on cutting-edge construction technologies, particularly the use of reinforced concrete, glass, and steel. The foundational goal of 21st century architecture is to create better structures that are inherently sustainable by utilising better materials and technologies. Facades are the outermost covering of a building which have the maximum interaction with the environment. A wall that is completely or partially covered with vegetation …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Planning and Development Architecture · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 44–57 Read article