Green Architecture: What it is and its importance
GREEN ARCHITECTURE At some point in your daily life, you have probably encountered the term "green architecture" being tossed around whether in the social media or public conversations, academic contexts or even in the construction industry, but have you ever wondered what green architecture actually stands for? If so then, be sure to stick to the end of this blog, and you will have a clear and complete understanding of its meaning, purpose and impact on the world we build. What is green architecture? The term green architecture has been interchangeably used with other terms and phrases such as sustainable architecture, Eco-friendly architecture, climate responsive design, green building among others. But what does this phrase really entail? Many people view green architecture as an approach to designing buildings that are purely made of traditional materials like timber and clay. However, as much as it could be hard to believe, an entirely post-modern building made of...