Monday, October 28, 2013

Guest Lecture on Importance of Green Buildings

Energy can neither be created nor destroyed. It can only be converted from one form to another. Some of the energy sources are getting depleted very soon. Most of the non-renewable sources of energy are causing pollution too.
So, to understand the role and responsibility of every individual in conserving energy sources, today children of grades IV, Sections A to J had a Guest Lecture on Green Buildings in connection with their Unit of Inquiry “Energy” by Mrs. Samhita, an architect who designs green buildings. In todays terminology, Green refers to doing things in an eco-friendly manner or with the environment as a prime concern. She explained the main components of a green building i.e. Site, Water, Energy, Materials, Air and Quality.
Children were educated on how the materials used in construction play a major role in the conservation of energy.






Reflections on the Guest Lecture:

I learnt a few things about green buildings: these are eco-friendly and energy efficient. Also, indoor air quality, thermal comfort, low VOC materials, solar panels, and fresh air should be provided for green buildings. We should continuously monitor the carbon dioxide emission to check the amount of pollution.
Samhita Ma’m mentioned another important thing that cars should be parked inside the building to reduce the heat absorption and consequently lower the consumption of AC in the vehicle.
My home survey shows that “Green Building” is a unique idea to conserve energy because a green building consumes less energy than a non-green building. 
Navya-IV J

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