Application of green building technology in industrial new building

Harun, Hasnida and Badrol Hisham, Muhamad Afiq and Anuar, Mohammad Irhamnar and Kabir, Mohd Hafizalrisman (2020) Application of green building technology in industrial new building. In: Applications in Environmental Engineering Technology. Penerbit UTHM, pp. 62-80. ISBN 978-967-2916-33-8

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Abstract

A green building design process begins with an intimate understanding of the construction site including its beauties and complexities. An ecological approach to design which aims to integrate the systems that being introduced with the existing on-site ecological functions. These ecological functions provide habitat, respond to the movements of the sun, purify the air as well as catch, filter and store water. Designers can create features in their buildings that mimic the functions of particular ecosystems. Species that thrive in natural ecosystems may also utilize habitats created in man-made structures. Creating new habitat on structures in urbanized areas is especially important to support biodiversity and a healthy ecosystem...

Item Type:	Book Section
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Environmental engineering; Green technology; Environmental management; Government publications—Malaysia
Subjects:	T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) > TA170-171 Environmental engineering
Divisions:	Faculty of Engineering Technology > Department of Civil Engineering Technology
Depositing User:	Mrs. Siti Noraida Miskan
Date Deposited:	04 Jan 2022 07:39
Last Modified:	04 Jan 2022 07:39
URI:	http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/id/eprint/3274

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