ECO-FRIENDLY DWELLINGS: GREEN ROOFS AND WALL
INTRODUCTION
Renewable energy technologies enable the decentralization of energy generation, both in terms of size and the players who engage. Benefit from such generation, in contrast to historically centralized systems for the provision of electricity.
According to Teli et al. (2016), renewable energy sources, such as solar and biomass, can offer tenants significant financial benefits. It have a greater overall beneficial environmental impact than single-family installations.
To guarantee the requisite decreases in energy use and carbon emissions. The UK government has implemented a progressively stricter set of building regulations. The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) announced a zero-carbon home standard initiative for 2016. Coinciding with the 2020 European near-zero energy building directive. (E. U. 2010).
GREEN ROOFS AND LIVING WALLS
While living walls and green roofs are sometimes juxtaposed with the traditional “roof garden” idea. People also see them as an extension of ground floor accessible green space onto urban structures. Giving people in urban areas better connections and circulation within and between buildings as well as more high-quality outdoor space.
There are several layers on green roofs that both strengthen the system and shield its support. The growth medium (substrate), drainage layer, filter layer, and vegetation comprising them. The waterproofed roofs with the insulation layer and root barrier are typically covering with these options.
Any system that makes it possible to green a vertical surface of a building—such as walls, partition walls, facades, blind walls, etc. with a variety of plant species is refering to as a “green wall” or vertical greenery system (VGS).
Green facades and living walls are the two primary categories into which green walls fall.
Climbing plants that grow directly against the wall or that have an indirect support system (such as wire, mesh, or trellis) are typically the foundation of green facades. The plant variety and surface coverage of green facades are typically restricting. Rather, the application of many plant species. More uniform growth of vegetation throughout the surface are made possible by living walls, whether they are continuous or modular. Nonetheless, regular nitrogen input and irrigation may be necessary for living wall systems.
IMAGE 01: GREEN ROOF AND GREEN WALL
HOW DO SOLAR PANELS ENCOURAGES ECO-FRIENDLY LIVING?
Impact on the Environment: Adopting solar power reduces carbon emissions and air pollution dramatically, which is a commitment to a better and cleaner environment.
Cost Savings: Solar panel installation is a smart and affordable investment because, in addition to its environmental advantages, it saves a significant amount of money over time on electricity costs.
Energy Independence: By generating electricity independently of centralized power networks, solar panels allow users to ensure a steady and dependable power supply.
Governmental benefits: Governments all across the world offer alluring incentives to encourage the broad use of solar panels, lowering their cost and increasing their accessibility to a wider range of people.
Contribution to the Goals of Sustainable Development: Our decision to switch to solar energy is consistent with our active support of Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy of the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations.
IMAGE 02: ACTIVE AND PASSIVE SOLAR ENERGY
Our lives are revolutionized by using solar energy, which offers benefits including renewable energy, cost savings, energy independence, etc. Reduced greenhouse gas emissions, increased energy efficiency, sustainable development, and the advancement of technology are all made possible by solar panels. Sustainable life will surely shaped by solar panels as we move closer to a more environmentally friendly future.