In 1987, The United Nations Brundtland Commission defined Sustainability as “Meeting the needs of the ‘present’ without compromising the ability of ‘future’ generations to meet their own needs”. So, the destiny of our future generation is in our hand. In the wake of deadly pollution in today’s urban lifestyle, Sustainability is the key to win over such situations. The buildings which are being constructed should focus on sustainability as well as we should vision the foreseeable future. At this very point, the concept of ‘green city’ comes into play. People are getting smarter day-by-day by absorbing all from the environment and taking it for their own use, but in return they are providing toxic emissions and pollution.
In order to live a better future we need to look after our ‘Mother Earth’ and care & nurture with more eco-friendly ideas and innovations.People are getting developed and modern day-by-day and simultaneously villages and forests are vanishing behind the sky touching high rise buildings. This kind of vicious act is not only injuring the blissful balance of nature, in fact it is adding up to the increasing pollution level. Now it is the high time that mankind should get aware of their upcoming danger and apply new techniques which can benefit both our environment as well as ecosystem.
Till date many fields have adopted the idea of sustainability but recently the Architecture and Interior Design have started enrapturing the concept successfully. Now it has become hype for the home buyers to search for that designs which are promoting the sustainability and security of the surroundings. Sustainable Construction & Interior Design is stressing over the concept of eco-friendly materials which can be taken for its fullest and fittest use. Architect and Interior designers are coming up with brand new ideas which can be beneficial to the construction without harming the aesthetic beauty of the place.
It takes a series of research before executing any idea because if it fails it will cost a great deal of money. So, try and error theory is needed before taking any idea into action. After a thorough research on the sustainable architectural designs, the experts have come up with a few focal points to be adhered. They are followed as verbatim:
Energy Efficiency: Power is the main source behind all the comforts of urban life. A lot of energy is consumed as electricity which is produced by burning non-renewable energy sources like coal or petroleum. The production of electricity releases various toxic fumes which are producing greenhouse gases which in turn increase greenhouse effect, adding up to the misery of human life. So, the most important thing is to use the renewable substitute’s i.e. conventional sources of energy like solar energy and wind energy. Many famous architects and builders are using solar energy using the photo voltaic cells to create electricity and they are also using the solar heat and using it as solar geyser.
The buyers are also eager and keen to make their homes eco-friendly so they are paying more for such features. Now-a-days interior designers are focused on designs which enhance the amount of light in the room by using light shades and long and wide windows. Concave mirrors diverge lights to every part of the room, using this technique interior designers are using the mirrors as to create various home designs which are reflecting the natural lights and making the rooms brighter without using the electric lights. These designs are trending, cost-effective and at the same time it is safeguarding the earth by lowering the power consumption.
Biophilic Design: Biophilic Architecture is a buzzword in today’s real estate and interior design market. Biophilic Architecture is all about using the natural renewable resources for creating designs which are sustainable, safe and secure for the ecosystem. Interior designers are using indoor plants to decorate the corners and walls of the apartments. In case of commercial buildings trees and shrubs are used to decorate the campus. Commercial as well as residential buildings are using shady trees in the campus; it creates a natural soothing vibe to the whole scenario with a cool cozy place to take rest or being the kiosk for a short gossip.
Biophilic designs provide the aesthetic aspect of nature which enhances the beauty as well as create a safe home for the mankind. This concept has been very famous in foreign countries like the UK, the US, China, Japan, and South Korea. The large chunk of Indian builders and architects are using this technique which is fetching them more money along with safeguarding the Earth as well.
Right Choice of the Materials: Choosing the right material is very important for architecture and interior design. Builders have to rightly choose and check whether the material is nontoxic, fumeless or eco-friendly as there are various sources claiming to make eco-friendly products but in reality its nothing but a hoax. To avoid such adversity, builders are now looking for the local eco-friendly products which are benefiting the small vendors and in return they are getting authentic products. Durability is another vital thing the builders need to confirm before taking the product into action. In such a case they can recycle or up cycle a product. Recycling is another key component of sustainability.
Recycling the products and reusing them is today’s hot topic because people have started getting aware of the positive impact on their life as well as on environment. Using antique furniture or making furniture with recycled product has gained popularity now-a-days. It reduces the demand for timber which in turn reduces the chances of trees getting chopped for making furniture. Architects are using techniques to recycle water as there is a growing scarcity of water in all the major cities of India.
Water Efficiency: Conservation of water has a significant role in sustainable architecture. Contemporary world has already witnessed an emerging level of water scarcity. Owing to such situation architects and designers are coming up with marvelous techniques and introducing them in their construction. One such technique is rain water harvesting. They are using intelligent tactics to collect the rain water and then purify it and make it usable for the dwellers.
Rotational Architecture: Sustainability can be achieved by rotational architecture. Rotational architecture is concerned with re-using raw materials from a demolished structure and taking them into use for constructing new buildings. Such trend is very famous today because it is cheap as well as durable. For example builders are using the bricks from an old demolished building and refurbishing it in a new way using those bricks.
Eco-friendly Products: Interior designers are working with eco-friendly products and transforming the homes into a new avatar. The craze of such eco-friendly products for home décor is growing with time. People are choosing bamboo shade hanging lights, coasters, flower vases, showpieces of jute materials in comparison to plastics and other toxic materials. Wooden cutlery and crockery sets are overflowing the market with high demand.
To be concluded, though the inclusion of the concept of sustainability in the real estate and architecture field is quite a marvelous idea but it needs a good financial investment because execution of such non–conventional sources demands a deep research with a lucrative investment. Customer satisfaction is the key to the success of any industry, so before applying anything quality of the inputs as well as the outcomes should be thoroughly checked. So that customer satisfaction is never compromised.
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