08/10/2022
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What are the Benefits of Green Buildings?
The BALAI BERDE Program promotes green and sustainable housing development in safe and secure communities and advocates quality of life in a society that contributes to the economy while preserving the environment.
Green building is a process of adopting measures that promote resource management efficiency and site sustainability while minimizing the negative impact of buildings on human health and environment. ππΏπ²π²π» π΅πΌπΊπ²π use less energy and water that help the families lower the operating cost or utility bills. On average, green certified homes use 20-40% less energy and water, with some reporting up to 60% in energy savings.
The eco-friendly strategic design such as windows placement in the direction where daylight can pass through the building, use of natural ventilation, installation of renewable energy system, water efficient fixtures, water recycling treatments, use of environmentally responsible manufacturing techniques or recycled materials, and other use of low carbon construction materials are design strategies that lower the operating cost, high property value, creates positive impact in the health and wellbeing of the occupants and reduce the negative impact in the environment.
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