Environmentally integrated residential building

A major advantage to using solar energy is that it is a renewable resource. We will have a steady, limitless supply of sunlight for another 5 billion years. In one hour, the Earth’s atmosphere receives enough sunlight to power the electricity needs of every human being on Earth for a year. Solar energy is clean. After the solar technology equipment is constructed and put in place, solar energy does not need fuel to work. It also does not emit greenhouse gases or toxic materials. Using solar energy can drastically reduce the impact we have on the environment. Section 2: Environmental pollution (spelled this way on the page) One of the biggest environmental benefits of bamboo is its ability to absorb carbon dioxide and produce oxygen. Compared to an equivalent tree mass, bamboo produces 35% more oxygen and research has shown that bamboo can absorb as much as 12 tons of carbon dioxide per hectare per year. That’s a lot of carbon sequestration! It grows by one millimeter every ninety seconds, making it one of the fastest-growing plant materials. People may worry about the fire safety of bamboo buildings. To address this properly we have to understand the thermal properties of the building material. Section 3: New innovative technology Bamboo roofing is an eco-friendly and cost-effective alternative to metal or concrete. Bamboo roof is natural and aesthetic look wise, they are even stronger than the other sheets. They adapt well to any season. In simple words, they are not noisy during the rainy season and neither do they heat up during the summer. Bamboo roofing sheets are much more flexible and durable than other sheetsBamboo roofing is an eco-friendly and cost-effective alternative to metal or concrete. Bamboo roof is natural and aesthetic look wise, they are even stronger than the other sheets.

Location

Dilla

Client

Conceptual

Architect

Kirubel Gebisa

Year

2021

Area

150m2

Status

concept