Building a Greener Tomorrow: Environmental Sustainability Through Architecture

Er.Ameena K S Assistant Professor DC School of Architecture and design ,Vagamon

In our expeditiously substituting world, with environmental concerns becoming more urgent day by day, our methods build stands at a truly critical point. Each and Every choice that we make from material selection to the construction matters energy of our buildings consume, remarkably
impacts our planet throughout its entire duration. This beyond doubt reality has pushed
environmental sustainability right to the frontline of architectural thought, shifting it from a unique idea to a core of responsible design.One the best B.arch colleges in Kerala ,DC School of Architecture and Design ,Vagamon provide more projects students relating to sustainable architecture in the future.

Environmental sustainability in architecture, often entitle “green building” or “sustainable
architecture ” is not just about add on a few eco-friendly aspect. The aim is to generate structures that are not only elegant and functional but also environmentally safe, contributing to a thriving earth and a more sustainable future.

The major key pillars of sustainable architecture:

Energy Efficiency-reduce the amount of energy used in buildings by improving insulation
ie,heat loss or gain in buildings. Using energy efficiency appliances with higher energy
ratings. Optimizing lighting-using of natural sunlight ,smart lighting system, light transmitting
concrete,transclucent concrete.

The major application of Energy efficiency can be used in :-

o residential buildings-homes,apartments
o Commercial buildings-offices ,retail spaces
o Industrial processes:- Manufacturing, production and processing facilities
oTransportation -electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, public transportation systems.

Students will get the best training in optimizing natural sunlight , light transmitting and all the key pillars mentioned above from DC School of Architecture and Design ,Vagamon ,one of the top B.arch Colleges in Kerala, as they have the best faculties.

Waste Reduction and Management– involves mainly to minimise waste reduction, handling
the waste properly and promote sustainable waste product. Waste reduction strategies
involves reduce, reuse and recycle.
Enhancing Indoor Environmental Quality – creating a healthy , comfortable and a very
productive indoor environment .Major factors affecting indoor air quality-Air quality,
thermal comfort, lighting and acoustics
Site Selection and Planning– identifying and evaluating potential site for particular occupancy
level of project.  Site selection factors include location, topography, zoning and regulation
,environmental factors, utilities and infrastructure.