Sustainability – The Constructor https://theconstructor.org Sun, 12 Jun 2022 17:57:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/theconstructor.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/cropped-The-Constructor-favicon-tinified2-1.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Sustainability – The Constructor https://theconstructor.org 32 32 181067336 6 Principles of Biophilic Design https://theconstructor.org/architecture/principles-of-biophilic-design/564602/ https://theconstructor.org/architecture/principles-of-biophilic-design/564602/?noamp=mobile#respond Sun, 12 Jun 2022 17:57:20 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=564602 Biophilic designs are innovative ways of incorporating nature into buildings and modern architecture. Biophilia means the human tendency to interact or be closely associated with other forms of life in nature. This concept is incorporated into the building industry to increase the connection between the occupants with the natural environment. Biophilic designs are achieved by […]

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]]> https://theconstructor.org/architecture/principles-of-biophilic-design/564602/feed/ 0 564602 Life Cycle Cost: Category, Costing Technique, and Application https://theconstructor.org/construction/life-cycle-cost-technique/563163/ Mon, 11 Apr 2022 18:25:47 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=563163 Life cycle cost (LCC) is defined as the cost of an asset or its parts throughout its life cycle while fulfilling the required performance. Whole life cost (WLC) is the total of all significant and relevant initial and future costs and benefits of an asset throughout its life cycle while fulfilling the performance requirements. Life […]

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]]> 563163 Top 5 Green Building Certifications https://theconstructor.org/sustainability/top-5-green-building-certifications/562198/ Mon, 07 Mar 2022 18:16:14 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=562198 Green building rating or green certification are systems used to assess and recognize buildings that meet the green requirements and standards. These tools follow standard approaches applied to the planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance, renovation, and demolition phases of the green building. The World Green Building Council or the WorldGBC network has several Green […]

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]]> 562198 Panels or Shingles: Everything You Need to Know About Solar Roofing https://theconstructor.org/building/panels-or-shingles-solar-roofing/562116/ Fri, 04 Mar 2022 18:09:56 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=562116 Homeowners are looking for reasons to become more energy efficient in the way they live, and solar power provides an easy starting point. When looking at solar power options for your home, the two main options in the market at present are solar shingles and solar panels.  Solar panels are larger panels, placed on the […]

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]]> 562116 What are Solar Windows? https://theconstructor.org/sustainability/what-are-solar-windows/561995/ Wed, 02 Mar 2022 17:46:08 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=561995 Solar windows are windows with solar panels that absorb ultraviolet and infrared light and convert them into electricity. They use the concept of building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV).  This article discusses the features and advantages of solar window technology in the construction industry. Features of Solar Windows Solar windows resemble conventional windows and have photovoltaic glazing which […]

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]]> 561995 Pros and Cons of Shipping Container Homes https://theconstructor.org/building/pros-and-cons-of-shipping-container-homes/561894/ Thu, 24 Feb 2022 17:59:34 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=561894 A shipping container home is made from steel containers used for transporting goods on ships. These units are large, reusable, intermodal containers available mainly in 10 ft, 20 ft, and 40 ft.  Shipping container homes are a choice for homeowners looking for lower construction and maintenance costs. The container units can be used as standalone […]

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]]> 561894 Green Construction and its Benefits for Your Business https://theconstructor.org/sustainability/green-construction-and-its-benefits/561764/ Wed, 16 Feb 2022 17:40:57 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=561764 As a business owner, you must be aware of new materials in the market on a regular basis. Some of these are groundbreaking in the construction community and others may not be. In many cases, products that were developed for use in “green” or sustainable building projects have been known to do far more than […]

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]]> 561764 Is the Construction Industry Ready to Adopt Hydrogen Power? https://theconstructor.org/sustainability/construction-industry-hydrogen-power/560523/ Mon, 03 Jan 2022 17:29:47 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=560523 Global warming is a serious problem and poses a significant threat to the ecosystem through rising temperatures, rising sea levels, water shortage, drought, etc. Moreover, carbon emissions from building construction contribute to this problem considerably. So, any effort toward reducing carbon emissions in the construction industry is substantially critical. In this regard, hydrogen power is […]

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