{"id":1037,"date":"2017-08-07T05:42:45","date_gmt":"2017-08-07T05:42:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/course.oeru.org\/art102\/?page_id=1037"},"modified":"2017-08-07T05:42:45","modified_gmt":"2017-08-07T05:42:45","slug":"green-architecture","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/course.oeru.org\/art102\/learning-pathways\/art-and-architecture\/green-architecture\/","title":{"rendered":"Green architecture"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In the last decade, there has emerged a strong interest in developing green architecture<\/b> – designs that incorporate ecologically and environmentally sustainable practices in site preparation, materials, energy use and waste systems. Some are simple: buildings oriented to the south or west help with passive solar heating. Others are more complex: Solar voltaic cells on the roof to generate power to the building. Green roofs<\/b> are made of sod and other organic material and act as a cooling agent and recycle rainwater too. In addition, technological innovations in lighting, heating and cooling systems have made them more efficient.\n<\/p>\n

A branch of the Seattle Public Library uses green design. A glass curtain wall on the north side makes use of natural lighting. Overhanging wooden roof beams shades harsh light. The whole structure is nestled under a green roof of sod and over 18,000 low water use plants. Seven skylights on the roof provide more natural lighting.\n<\/p>\n