#passivedesign

[midoriarchitects]

5 Key Strategies for Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Building Practices

With growing concerns about climate change and environmental impact, the construction industry must prioritize sustainable practices. Building green is no longer a choice—it’s a necessary responsibility to protect our planet and future generations. Below are five key strategies for constructing energy-efficient, eco-friendly buildings, with a focus on passive design.

For expert guidance in green architecture, Midori Architects, a leading Architecture Firm in Chennai, is at the forefront with their innovative sustainable design solutions.

1. Passive Design

The design of a building has a significant impact on its environmental footprint. By strategically positioning windows and openings, natural light can be maximized, reducing the need for artificial lighting. When combined with proper insulation and ventilation, passive design helps create a comfortable indoor environment while minimizing energy consumption.

2. Thermal Efficiency

Materials with high thermal mass, such as brick, stone, and clay, absorb and release heat, helping to regulate indoor temperatures and reduce energy usage. With effective insulation, these materials retain warmth in colder months and keep spaces cool in warmer months. Additionally, passive ventilation enhances airflow, further minimizing energy requirements.

3. Renewable Energy Integration

Incorporating renewable energy solutions like solar panels, wind turbines, or passive solar heating can make a building energy-efficient and self-sustaining. These solutions reduce reliance on external energy sources and are embraced by forward-thinking architects, including those from the Best Architects in Chennai. By optimizing building orientation and materials, the effectiveness of renewable energy systems is enhanced, contributing to energy independence and sustainability.

4. Waste Reduction

While waste is an inevitable byproduct of construction, careful planning can significantly reduce its impact. Modular construction techniques enable more efficient use of materials, minimizing waste, while recycling and reusing materials help decrease landfill contributions. Designing for deconstruction ensures that materials can be reused when the building is demolished, offering both environmental and financial advantages by lowering construction and demolition costs.

5. Water Conservation Strategies

Water conservation is a crucial element in sustainable building practices. Implementing systems like rainwater harvesting and greywater recycling helps reduce water consumption for non-potable needs such as irrigation and toilets. Low-flow fixtures, green roofs that absorb rainwater, and drought-resistant landscaping further reduce water use. Smart monitoring systems can track and optimize energy and water consumption, ensuring efficient resource management. Leading Green architecture firms in Chennai like Midori Architects integrate these solutions to create highly efficient, sustainable buildings.

Join the Sustainable Chennai Movement

Sustainable building practices are the future of architecture. By focusing on passive design, energy efficiency, sustainable materials, water conservation, and waste reduction, we can help create a greener world.

At Midori Architects, a leading Green architecture firm in Chennai, we are committed to advancing green architecture. Led by visionary architect Suraksha Acharya, we specialize in designing functional, timeless, and eco-friendly structures. Our team integrates innovative technologies to deliver sustainable solutions that redefine architecture.

Partner with us to bring your green building vision to life and contribute to a more sustainable future. Contact us today to discover how we can help you create an eco-friendly space!

[kevinelsarchitects]

This stunning modernist-inspired single-storey home in Johannesburg’s West Rand combines sophistication with simplicity. Featuring glass curtain walls, structural steel, and concrete, it’s designed with sustainability in mind. Green features include photovoltaic batteries, rainwater harvesting, passive heating & cooling, heat pumps, double glazing, and a north orientation for optimal energy efficiency. A perfect blend of style and eco-conscious living. 🌱🏡 

Visit our Website: https://kevinelsarchitects.co.za/portfolio-item/house-allam/

[newvernacularmag]

Edificio Cabrera Located in the historic centre of Chiclayo, Edificio Cabrera is built upon the memory of the existing adobe construction that once stood proudly on the site. A new expressiveness is achieved with the different rhythms and textures of material used throughout the project. Passive behaviours are optimised throughout the project. Project year : 2022 #architect : @angas.kipa #architecture #newvernacularmag #newvernacular #peru #latinamerica #mixeduse #adobeconstruction #texture #perforatedmetal #passivedesign (at Chiclayo, Peru) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbYn5oTMHld/?utm_medium=tumblr

[portaldaindustriaimobiliariabras]

#repost • @woha_architects Tropical skyrise: This scheme for a 300m, 50-storey commercial tower in Singapore is a prototype for a tropical skyscraper. (Swipe to see full image) . It maximises its small site area and building height limit with multiple ground levels that are layered with sky lobbies and sky terraces. An exoskeleton enables flexible and adaptable column-free interiors that can be adjusted from working to living spaces. The exoskeleton also integrates environmental filters into the facade in the form of full height trellises and louvers supporting creepers. . Each of the 7 garden boutique office stacks is embraced on 3 sides with lush gardens that can be adapted to include a variety of landscape features, informal break out areas and formal meeting/event spaces that support a creative working environment. . The biophilic environment with plants and fresh air gives people a space that promotes health and a sense of calm and wellness. . Year: 2015 Structural engineer: @webstructures . A model of this scheme was shown at the Skyscraper Museum in New York City as a part of WOHA’s Garden City Mega City exhibition in 2016. . #greenfacade #sunshading #passivedesign #coolsummer #livingfacade #biophilia #biophilicdesign #tropical #sustainable #design #woha #exoskeleton https://www.instagram.com/p/CISp-QYF-l_/?igshid=1rxgytettdv7x

[alimoharrek]

💡#Sustainable #energy = #sustainable development ⛔💣📉🌋⚡🌀 #Energy #Crisis Management With creation and mass production of the CBC system, the energy crisis will be controlled by applying this system instead of existing heating and cooling system in a household or even in industries. The thermal efficiency of the CBC is higher, therefore, is highly recommended. This is just a part of multi benefit #invention . It is published in WIPO GREEN and offical other Databases . addressed by @ifia.official 🔗alimoharek.wixsite.com/greengoals/projects #waste2energy #biomass #patent #mobileresources #envoirnment #innovation #daad #gii2017 #worldipday2017 #Institute #climateadaption #greeneconomy #naturalresource #passivedesign. #critical #energymanagment #unfccc #co2emissions #reducingwaste #awesome

[miraclechalisar]

What a lovely sunshine here #inlove #khosamui #businesstrips #samuiisland #empoweringwomen #couplegoals #lovetravellingtheworld #networkbuilder #passiveincome #passivedesign #weeklyplanning #thankful #sunshine #beach #grateful #gratitude #lovelife #Lisainfinity #BeautyByLisa #workfrommobile #workfromhome #MyofficeisEverywhere 🌍🙏☀️🇹🇭♾♾🧲🧲🙌🤲♾♾🧲🧲 https://www.instagram.com/p/B1D_LT0ohgu/?igshid=v3n4qvuchxsj

[tonyconnect-blog1]

This is the goal. They fit two houses on one lot 🏘 . . . . . . @buildwithrise .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ 📸: @naikooncontracting⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #passivehouse #passivedesign #passivehome #design #passive #healthlyhome #greenliving #sustainability #sustainableliving #energyefficient #energyefficienthome #efficient #architecturelovers #engineeredforefficiency #modern #modernhome #exteriordesign #exteriordoor #frontdoor #modernarchitecture #instahome #housegoals #homegoals #tonyconnect #chapmancity #austin #texas #realestate (at Austin, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtL1dYqHq4l/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1elee2ddkekiy

[nickbrayarchitecture]

Passive envelopes can be the most comfortable to live in #formlinearchitecture #mainvilleresidence #house #home #architecture #design #passivedesign #sustainability (at Vancouver, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq-zcPUBa0u/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1nqd43gmh7xzi

[greensquares-designstudio-blog]

It was a nice experience to host the workshop on - "learning #passivedesign aspects of #vernacular #architecture " @anant_national_university . #architecturemodel #architectures #architecturestudent #architecture_greatshots #architecturelover #architectureinspiration #architecturephotographer #architecture #architectures #architecturephoto #architecture_hunter #architecture_best #architecturephotography #architecture_view #architectureape #architecturedaily #architectureilike #architecturewatch #architecturelovers #architectureschool #architecturedetail #architecturephotos . @artandarq (at Ahmedabad, India) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnJLUBRn6Rm/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=casjil7joocr

[aryandecorr]

The very popular interior design trend "Botanical", which focuses on plant elements, is incredibly versatile. It involves real plants, pattern prints on wallpapers, rugs and carpets, plant-themed accessories and natural colours and creates one thing: fantastic green oases of well-being! . . . . . . . . . . . #greendesign #interiordesign #design #sustainabledesign #architecture #green #sustainability #ecodesign #sustainableliving #sustainable #nature #sustainablebuilding #greenbuilding #plants #architect #greenarchitecture #greenbuildings #building #energyefficient #passivhaus #darngoodhaus #buildingscience #buildpassive #garden #netzeroenergy #construction #ecofriendly #passivedesign #urbanjungle #aryandecorr (at India) https://www.instagram.com/p/CD2mH9hn39N/?igshid=23agtp3aew9k

[sliceofkulaheaven]

😩 For months I searched the internet to find an opportunity that would not compromise my principles and be one that would actually future proof my income. . 🤔 Finding such an opportunity was a long shot and my search seemed like it would never end, but then it did... . 😎 I am 14 months into THE dream opportunity, that enables me to depend solely on my own actions and not on the actions of a downline. . And I don't have to: . 💫 refer or recruit . 💫 pay monthly or yearly fees . 💫 host online or home parties . 💫 make quotas or rank up . 💫 be on an auto-ship or buy inventory . 😍 I literally don't do anything I don't want to do...period! . If you want info just ask below👇 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · #sliceofkulaheaven #cash #passivehouse #success #wealth #extraincome #passiveseinkommen #passivelife #business #money #passivemoney #residualincome #incometaxseason #income #investment #passiveaggressive #bitcoin #financialfreedom #passiveincome #passive #motivation #makemoney #passivedesign #businessopportunity #entrepreneur #incometax #sideincome #passiveextractions #entrepreneurship #passivesolar (at Tennessee) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bqtmzpzl5h6/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=3sefl9tdzcz2

[portaldaindustriaimobiliariabras]

#repost • @rethinkingthefuture 🔼 One of the main reasons for global warming is the burning of fossil fuels, natural gas, coal, etc., which produces large amounts of greenhouse gases. These gases get trapped in the earth’s atmosphere and increase the global temperature. ⠀ 🔼 A primary cause for this is the electricity production from these non-renewable resources, and hence we must reduce our dependence on them. ⠀ 🔼 Passive design strategies help us maintain thermal comfort inside a building without electricity as heating and cooling require the most. ⠀ Here are some passive cooling strategies to apply in your designs. Swipe left to know more! ➡️ ⠀ Article by Karpagam Palaniappan ⠀ ©Rethinking The Future The content shall not be used, altered or adjusted for any purpose whatsoever in any media without the copyright owner’s express written permission. ⠀ Follow @rethinkingthefuture for more! #rethinkingthefuture #rtf #architecture #architectureporn #architects #design #designers #architecturestudents #studentsofarchitecture #archdigest #designboom #passivedesign #buildingmaterials #construction #archilovers #sustainability #amazingarchitecture #designstrategy #architecturestudent #architect #sustainable #sustainabledesign #sustainablity #sustainablearchitecture #sustainabilitymatters #sustainabledevelopment #sustainablefuture #sustainablebuilding #sustainablematerials https://www.instagram.com/p/CQGPNuiManh/?utm_medium=tumblr

[alimoharrek]

#waste2energy #biomass #patent #mobileresources #envoirnment #innovation #daad #gii2017 #worldipday2017 #Institute #climateadaption #greeneconomy #naturalresource #passivedesign. #critical #energymanagment #unfccc #co2emissions #reducingwaste #awesome

[dustin-altschul]

Sunday's reading selection. I cherish few things more in life than just having time to read. #books #fiction #nonfiction #energyhistory #passivedesign #atchitecture (at Fisher Kahn building)

[afterglowjewllery]

The ankle biter window, gives your space daylight, greenery and privacy. Voila! #architecture #sustainablearchitecture #passivedesign #interiors #interiorinspo #interiorstyle #midcenturymodern #minimal