{"id":23343,"date":"2020-12-15T01:31:42","date_gmt":"2020-12-15T01:31:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.egsbkk.com\/?p=23343"},"modified":"2020-12-16T04:48:30","modified_gmt":"2020-12-16T04:48:30","slug":"whats-the-difference-between-green-and-sustainable-buildings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.egsbkk.com\/en_US\/blog\/whats-the-difference-between-green-and-sustainable-buildings\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s the Difference Between Green and Sustainable Buildings?"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid no-padding-tb\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container  col-xs-mobile-fullwidth\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"last-paragraph-no-margin\"><div class=\"kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<p>Here is how we view the two terms specifically as they relate to\u00a0<em>buildings<\/em>:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sustainability<\/strong>\u00a0is a broad concept that refers to a building\u2019s overall ability to provide a comfortable, healthy, and productive environment over the long term without negatively impacting the environment. Sustainable buildings are not just about the environment but take into account\u00a0all three pillars of sustainability: planet, people, and profit.\u00a0<strong>How can a building be built and used with consideration for the future of our people, the planet, and the business itself?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To truly be a sustainable building, this ideology must be \u201cbaked\u201d in at every stage of a building\u2019s life cycle. For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Planning &#8211; Are you building on previously undisturbed land?<\/li>\n<li>Design &#8211; Sustainable architecture considers, for example, window placement for optimal natural ventilation.<\/li>\n<li>Construction &#8211; Are the materials used safe for the environment and occupants? Does the construction process conserve natural resources?<\/li>\n<li>Operation and maintenance &#8211; Is energy and water being used efficiently? Are cleaning products safe for occupants?<\/li>\n<li>Demolition &#8211; Will solid waste and disposed materials be handled in an environmentally safe manner?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid padding-two-tb\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12  col-xs-mobile-fullwidth\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">[vc_single_image image=&#8221;23384&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;]<div class=\"last-paragraph-no-margin\"><p><strong>Green<\/strong>, on the other hand, is a concept that is solely focused on the environment and refers to the individual practices and processes that make up the incremental steps toward environmental sustainability. For example, \u201cgreen initiatives\u201d such as switching to renewable energy sources or reducing your carbon footprint might be implemented in an effort to become more sustainable. LEED and WELL certifications are both green building standards that outline steps buildings can take to become more environmentally friendly.<\/p>\n<p><b>What should building owners be striving for?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Most buildings have been around for decades, and were built before green and sustainable architecture, design, and other similar aspects became a major point of concern. But that does not mean facilities managers and building owners cannot take action to change their buildings for the better.<\/p>\n<p>Most buildings present plenty of opportunities to go green and take steps toward sustainability. For starters:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Reduce your energy waste<\/strong>by\u00a0monitoring CO2 levels\u00a0(to better regulate ventilation), monitoring your building\u2019s water demand, and switching to LED\u00a0lighting.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Improve the health of your building<\/strong>by doing\u00a0air quality monitoring\u00a0regularly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reduce your environmental impact<\/strong>by incorporating solar and other renewable energy technologies into your energy system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There\u2019s huge potential for progress when it comes to lessening buildings\u2019 environmental impact\u2014facility managers and building owners can actively seek out those opportunities to prolong the life and health of their buildings, their occupants, and the planet.<\/p>\n<p>Source : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iotacommunications.com\/blog\/difference-between-green-and-sustainable-building\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.iotacommunications.com\/blog\/difference-between-green-and-sustainable-building\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<p>Here is how we view the two terms specifically as they relate to\u00a0<em>buildings<\/em>:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sustainability<\/strong>\u00a0is a broad concept that refers to a build&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":23385,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[79],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-23343","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.3.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>What\u2019s the Difference Between Green and Sustainable Buildings? 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