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5 Common Myths About Green Architecture
Sun 22 Nov 2009 - 10:30
5 Common Myths About Green Architecture
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Laura_J._Montes]Laura J. Montes
Waste management is a waste of time.
Most waste-management practices used on job sites can help reduce tipping fees for landfilling waste. A lot of contractors have proved that construction waste management helps generate profit through recycling and saves a lot of money. Aside from this, it also provides a much safer and cleaner workplace.
Green building is a fad.
Contrary to what most people believe in, green-building principles have been practiced for centuries now. This is done by taking advantage of prevailing breezes, natural features and solar orientation. This may also be done through utilization of locally-sourced natural materials.
Environment-friendly materials are difficult to find.
A lot of manufacturers have learned that green products can easily capture lost profits because they can mitigate potential liabilities. Some products like linoleum, gypsum board and acoustic ceiling panels have a recyclability capacity for years. Aluminum and steel have also been recycled even decades ago. It is believed that the demand for sustainable construction products will increase as raw materials become more costly and depleted.
Homeowners are not really concerned about green architecture or green building.
In the May 2002 issue of the Environmental Building News, it was claimed that to date, there are 32 green construction initiatives being planned. This does not even include the wide range of federal green-building programs such as those coming from government institutions. A lot of universities, schools and even corporate owners continue to adopt sustainable construction following the LEED rating criteria.
Green construction is easy.
Green building consists of a holistic process which revolves the philosophy of "doing more with less."
Conclusion
Be mindful about green architecture myths and facts -and then your dream green home is just around the corner.
Laura J. Montes lives, breaths and dreams of green architecture. She makes multiple contributions to the the cause and writes articles for [http://www.residentialarchitect.com/]residential architects in Dallas, Texas specializing in [http://chambersarchitects.com/sustainable-design.html]green architecture. If you want to read more about residential green architecture, read Green Architecture by James Wines, available on [http://www.amazon.com/Green-Architecture-Design-James-Wines/dp/3822863033]Amazon.
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