Green Building Concept On People And Environment: A Research Report

To Measure Impact Of Green
Building Concept On People And
Environment

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The present research report is significant reflection of the various efforts made by
individuals and it is my responsibility to pay a humble gratitude for the time and efforts they
have given to me in order to make the study much more appropriate and meaningful. I am also
thankful of my mentor, tutor and all the people who have given me well support and guidance for
completing this dissertation. I am grateful to my family members, friends and team members
who helped me in all the possible accords. I would also like to thank my parents who supported
me while conducting this particular study. The combine efforts of all these people has really
helped me in successfully completing the research in effective manner.

ABSTRACT
Green building concept emphasises on constructing building in such a way so that scarce
resources like energy, water and material can be effectively used. Further, this conception also
emphasises on reducing the building impact on the human as well as on environment so that the
life cycle is protected with the construction work when it is done in proper manner. It generally
refers to both the structure as well as using of processes, which usually are environment
responsible and also resource efficient. Analysing the same, this present research will focus on
concept of green building and its impact on people's health and well-being. It will also showcase
on effect of green building concept on environment and effectiveness of green building concept
in energy saving.
Under this research, efforts will be incorporate to assess the elements of green building
concept as how nowadays it is becoming important for the architects to use this for benefiting
both individuals and environment. The inductive research seeks to create an effective and clear
impact of the theories and models for the current research. Secondary research has been
considered so that handful amount of information can be attained through it. The data has been
analysed using SPSS in order to apply the test and verify the outcome. Further, information
collected from interview has been analysed qualitatively by applying thematic analysis.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABSTRACT.....................................................................................................................................3
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................7
1.1 Title ..................................................................................................................................7
1.2 Background of study ........................................................................................................7
1.3 Rationale of the study ......................................................................................................8
1.4 Research aims and objectives ..........................................................................................9
1.5 Research questions .........................................................................................................10
CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW.......................................................................................11
2.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................11
2.2 Concept of green building and its impact on people's health and well-being ...............11
2.3 Effect of green building concept on environment .........................................................13
2.4 Effectiveness of green building concept in energy saving ............................................16
CHAPTER 3: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY..........................................................................18
3.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................18
3.2 Research philosophy ......................................................................................................18
3.3 Research approach .........................................................................................................19
3.4 Research design .............................................................................................................20
3.5 Data Collection ..............................................................................................................20
3.6 Data Analysis .................................................................................................................21
3.7 Validity and reliability ...................................................................................................22
3.8 Ethical issues and consideration ....................................................................................22
3.9 Research Limitations .....................................................................................................23
CHAPTER: 4- DATA ANALYSIS ..............................................................................................24
4.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................24
4.2 Data analysis ..................................................................................................................24
CHAPTER 5- CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION.....................................................33
5.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................33
5.2 Conclusion .....................................................................................................................33
5.3 Recommendations ..........................................................................................................34

REFERENCES...............................................................................................................................35
APPENDIX....................................................................................................................................39

ILLUSTRATION INDEX
Illustration 1: Green Building Concept..........................................................................................13
Illustration 2: Well planned Green structure..................................................................................15
Illustration 3: Green Building .......................................................................................................26
Illustration 4: Solar panels used in Green building........................................................................28
Illustration 5: Major components of Green building and saving of energy...................................31

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Title
To measure the impact of green building concept on people and environment.
1.2 Background of study
Green building is a concept, which focuses on constructing building in such a manner so
that scarce resources like energy, water and material is used in an utmost manner. Further, this
conception also emphasises on reducing the building impact on the human as well as on
environment so that it protects the entire life cycle of the construction in proper manner. It
generally refers to both the structure as well as using of processes, which usually are
environment responsible and also resource efficient. The life cycle of building comprises
different states i.e. from siting to design, constructing, operating, maintenance, renovation to
demolition (Kibert, 2016). Green building design involves finding the prior balance between
buildings of home and also protecting the sustainable environment.
Moreover, technology is also playing an important role in developing the current
structure so that better green structures are constructed. The main objective of this green building
is to cut down the overall impact for building the environment on the health of human beings and
also the natural environment. This can be done in an effective manner by using energy, water and
various other resources; protecting the health and also improving the productivity of employees;
reducing the waste, pollution as well as environmental degradation. However, it is found that
whenever a house is constructed, then it lays some sort of negative impact on the economy
(Borkovskaya, 2014). The core focus on green house concept is made in order to put positive
efforts and also to mitigate the negative impact so that the natural environment is protected.
Furthermore, it is utmost necessary to follow this concept as sometimes due to the wrong
architectural construction, high consumption of electricity was noticed which was considered as
burden on both individual as well as on environment. Apart from it, major resources like water is
also not been properly used and leads into the wastage (Samari and et.al., 2013). Construction of
building also plays an effective role in promoting different types of pollution. However,
implementing the green green building concept, it provides different types of environmental
benefits as like when construction of building is done, then biodiversity and ecosystem is usually

promoted in particular specific area. It also improves the quality of water and air and individuals
get best facilities at their home.
Apart from it, this concept gives various economic benefits of green building in forms of
reduction of operating cost and also in order to enhance the productivity. The green building
designs usually expands the construction of classical designs so that it can rely on basic factors
like concern for economy, utility, durability as well as comfort (Marszal and et.al., 2011).
Moreover, it is found that a similar concept, which is contrary on same scale, prevails and it is
natural building. This focuses on use of natural material, which are available locally at a good
price. Architect is majorly responsible for selecting stated concept so that best output is given to
both society and environment. Green building practice also aims in reducing the environmental
impact so that the scarce resources, which are available in the natural, can be used with optimum
benefit.
The major concept of mentioned concept relates with the energy and relates to the
sustainable development of business venture. The green building moment which took place in the
USA appealed for using environmental friendly construction practices. Further, there exists
number of of motives for implementing the green concept (Abidin, 2010). It includes
environmental, economic and various social benefits. Green building also brings a vast range of
practices, techniques and various skills for reducing and eliminating the impact of building on
environment as well as human health. The main advantage of green building concept is to take
advantage of different types of renewable resources. Architect emphasises on constructing solar
panels, photovoltaic equipment, green roofs, rain garden and most importantly rainwater
harvesting system. These all techniques aids the economy and society up to great extent and
contribute their best in the welfare of the society (Green and Haines, 2015).
1.3 Rationale of the study
What is the research issue?
The research issue in the present dissertation is selection of the best practice by architect
in relation to the green building concept. Selecting and choosing an appropriate concept or
practice will lead towards the development of society and nation. Further, a high cost of
construction with the use of green building concept can be considered as a major issue. It is
mainly because this concept is new into practice and there exist only few ventures around the
world, who are capable of building and implementing such practices.