Some Buildings are more than just beautifully designed, they can be good for the environment too .eg. the trend toward green building & applied green building solutions.
This trend is no longer limited to the western world. In emerging property markets around the globe, sustainable design is starting to take off.
What’s a green building?
It is a building that aims to reduce or eliminate negative impacts and create positive impacts, on the climate and natural environment, green building involves the design, the construction, or the operation.
It, also, preserves precious natural resources and improves the quality of life.
Sustainable architecture and components
Get to know more about the principles of sustainable architecture, eco buildings, and eco friendly home design by reading the principles that must be taken into consideration to have a green building.
Sustainable building materials
- The use of materials that are renewable.
- The often use of locally-obtained woods and stone to reduce the distance that materials travel before being used in the construction process.
- The preference for wood harvested responsibly from certified forests and all other materials are non-synthetic and non-toxic.
- Use recycled materials from companies specializing in selling recycled materials.
Sustainable energy sources
- The use of renewable energy sources such as wind, geothermal and solar.
Use of space efficiently
- A healthy indoor environment with adequate ventilation, and temperature control.
- The use of materials that do not emit toxic gases.
- Encouragement of roof gardens, earth shelters, and extensive planting.
Green building projects KSA
Saudi Arabia is now leading the change in its huge projects that puts green building and sustainable architecture in mind. Here is a list of some of the most inspiring examples of sustainability, eco friendly design, and green architecture in KSA.
These are some of the top projects in KSA, the middle east, and even the whole world with great care given to sustainable architecture, green architecture and sustainable building materials, and eco buildings.
NEOM
The NEOM project with an estimated cost of 500 billion dollars is considered the centerpiece of KSA’s huge project ecosystem. The aim of creating this project is to be one of the top attractive tourist destinations in Saudi Arabia and the whole world.
Sustainability and green tourism
Sustainability in NEOM is not a goal rather a way of living. You will notice that this place is built to embrace nature, and promote natural living for health and well-being.
- Tourists will be able to experience nature, and streets will be replaced with trees, which will bring good health and well-being to visitors.
- No cars or vehicles will be used inside the city, which will prevent emissions.
- Powering cities in NEOM will not have an impact on climate change or air pollution.
The Red Sea Project
The Red Sea project with an estimated cost of SR 12 billion to SR 14 billion for luxury tourism has no like.
The Red Sea project will revolutionize tourism in KSA with its unique and adventurous facilities and amenities targeting luxury tourists who are willing to live the majestic experience in KSA.
Sustainability and green tourism
Green building & sustainable architecture is present in their fullest sense in this project. To prove that please read the following facts about the project.
- The project secured the U.S. Green Building Council’s highest level of certification.
- The Red Sea project completed the first stage of the LEED for Cities, which stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, platinum certification.
- It contains the world’s largest battery storage facility, so the entire site can be powered by renewable energy.
- The project identifies priority conservation areas while 75% of the island will be left untouched.
AMAALA
Amaala is, also, a project for luxury tourism, that competes in the international tourism field.
This project is made for the world’s top 2.5 million worth travelers where incredible heritage and unspoiled environment in nature is reserved.
Sustainability and green tourism
Amaala is definitely taking into consideration all principles and practices that lead to sustainability and an environment-friendly project.
- Powering Alaama will be through solar energy farms.
- Top recycling processes and management.
- A transportation system with renewable energy.
- Creating a desalination plant with zero impact on the coral reefs.
I hope you found all the information you were looking for about green building and sustainability in Saudi Arabia and around the world.
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