INFRASTRUCTURE
NINAs head office in Trondheim , Norway
further , some green building features are actually living themselves . For example , green roofs add a layer of vegetation to the surface of residential , urban or industrial roofs . Green roofs supply extra air filtration , absorb heat to insulate buildings and provide a home for various species .
Aesthetics Sustainable architecture doesn ’ t sacrifice design for performance ; rather , it combines the two to enhance the look and feel of buildings . Architects recognise that in addition to efficiency , buildings must possess an element of design appeal , which has thrust aesthetics to the forefront of sustainable architecture .
In fact , for a building to achieve a LEED certification it must meet certain design requirements . These are frequently met with attractive façades created by modified wood
10 June 2015