Key Ways Green Buildings Reduce City Temperatures

Green buildings include green roofs, green walls, green interior decoration, and those surrounded by green infrastructure. Algae, herbs, grass, vegetables, and other leafy greens or micro-green plants are commonly seen on these structures' inside and external surfaces.

Fremont, CA: We all know about the energy savings benefits of green buildings. These buildings use less energy, water, and other natural resources. In some cases, they are able to produce their own energy, reduce the urban heat island impact, and increase biodiversity.

Recent researches indicate that green buildings can improve the health and productivity of those who live or work inside them. We can say that green buildings can offer same benefits as spending time in nature.

Green buildings are five to ten percent more expensive than conventional structures. Some planners may be concerned about increased design and construction expenses for a green building. However, rigorous evaluations demonstrate that a little increase in building expenses significantly impacts the health and well-being of those who work or live in the building — or nearby.