Can A Green Building Turn Brown?

Over time a certified Green Building can turn brown if it is not maintained properly

. A green building is certified green as it incorporates several Green features. Such buildings usually ensure reduction in operating costs on energy and water, besides several intangible benefits such as extending the life span of natural resources, providing human comfort, safety and productivity. Some of the principles that are followed in the development of a green building are :

Minimal disturbance to landscapes and site condition

Use of Recycled and Environmental Friendly Building Materials

Use of Non-Toxic and recycled/recyclable Materials

Efficient use of Water and Water Recycling

Use of Energy Efficient and Eco-Friendly Equipment

Use of Renewable Energy

Quality of Indoor Air Quality for Human Safety and Comfort

Effective Controls and Building Management Systems

The general health and performance of a green building depends on its quality of maintenance. Anirban from iDream said that As a building grows old, ageing, use (or misuse) and exposure to the environment can affect the health of the building significantly. Besides this, simple practises can also lead the greenness to turn brown. Some examples of this may be:

Change in landscaping systems

Change in type of internal lighting systems

Change in user and therefore change in type of equipments used which may not be eco friendly

Discontinuing usage of renewable energy forms

Materials used for renovation works may not conform to green standards

It is therefore very important that the building is assessed periodically to ensure it is still operating the way it did when it was certified green. Occupants and maintenance staff need to be trained, making sure they are using and maintaining the building properly. That means teaching everything from turning off the lights when they leave a room, to actually programming the programmable thermostat, to leaving the restrictor valve on the low-flow showerhead. Otherwise the performance will never be green.

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by: Sibani Chakravarty

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