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Green building

2022-06-10T08:56:42Z

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= Introduction =

The concept of a green building was developed in the 1970s in response to the energy crisis and people's growing concerns about the environment. The need to save energy and mitigate environmental problems fostered a wave of green building innovation that has continued to this day.

Green buildings are not easily defined. Often known as 'sustainable buildings' or 'eco-homes', there is a range of opinion on what can be classed as a 'green'. However, it is generally agreed that green buildings are structures that are sited, designed, built, renovated and operated to energy efficient guidelines, and that they will have a positive environmental, economic and social impact over their life cycle.

Green specifications provide a good set of guidelines for the building industry, but these are still in the process of being formalised into UK regulation and many are open to interpretation.

= Elements of green building =

Four main areas need to be considered in green building: materials, energy, water and health.

=== Materials ===

These are obtained:

* From natural, renewable sources that have been managed and harvested in a sustainable way
* Or they are obtained locally to reduce the embedded energy costs of transportation.
* Or salvaged from reclaimed materials at nearby sites.

Materials are assessed using green specifications that look at their Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) in terms of their embodied energy, durability, recycled content, waste minimisation, and their ability to be reused or recycled.

=== Energy ===

Passive solar design will dramatically reduce the heating and cooling costs of a building, as will high levels of insulation and energy-efficient windows. Natural daylight design reduces a building's electricity needs, and improves people's health and productivity. Green buildings also incorporate energy-efficient lighting, low energy appliances, and renewable energy technologies such as wind turbines and solar panels.

=== Water ===

Minimising water use is achieved by installing greywater and rainwater catchment systems that recycle water for irrigation or toilet flushing; water-efficient appliances, such as low flow showerheads, self-closing or spray taps; low-flush toilets, or waterless composting toilets. Installing point of use hot water systems and lagging pipes saves on water heating.

=== Health ===

Using non-toxic materials and products will improve indoor air quality, and reduce the rate of asthma, allergy and sick building syndrome. These materials are emission-free, have low or no VOC content, and are moisture resistant to deter moulds, spores and other microbes. Indoor air quality is also addressed through ventilation systems and materials that control humidity and allow a building to breathe.

In addition to addressing the above areas, a green building should provide cost savings to the builder and occupants, and meet the broader needs of the community, by using local labour, providing affordable housing, and ensuring the building is sited appropriately for community needs.

= A holistic approach =

Green building requires a holistic approach that considers each component of a building in relationship to the context of the whole building whilst considering the impact on the wider environment and community around it. This is a highly complex approach that requires builders, architects and designers to think creatively, using systems integration throughout their work.

There are several technology tools and assessment methodologies that can help builders with this process including BREEAM (Building and Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) and EcoHomes.

= Green building in the future =

Although still in its infancy, building green is a rapidly growing field. UK regulations now demand that green specifications are met in all new building design and development, as part of their wider sustainable development strategy, and this means that green buildings are emerging throughout the country. In an age threatened by climate change, energy shortages and ever-increasing health problems it makes sense to build homes that are durable, save energy, reduce waste and pollution, and promote health and wellbeing. A green building is more than a model for sustainable living; it can build hope for the future.

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This article was created by --[[User:SustainableBuild|SustainableBuild]]. It was originally published on Sustainable Build in October 2013 and was written by Jennifer Gray.

You can see the original article [http://www.sustainablebuild.co.uk/GreenBuildings.html here].

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= External references =

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=== Market Summary ===

The Global [https://www.reportsanddata.com/report-detail/green-building-market Green Building Market] is projected to grow at a CAGR of 13.2% from USD 247.26 billion in 2019 to USD 671.37 billion by 2027. Increasing concerns regarding growing environmental pollution has compelled governments around the world to formulate policies and regulations which requires the usage of eco-friendly solutions. This factor is expected to drive the growth of the market primarily during the forecast period.

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The sustainable construction offered by the green building are eco-friendly and energy efficient throughout its lifecyle. The environmental impact which a building can have is largely reduced by the usage of these materials. The materials used in green buildings include lumber, recycled metal, fiber glass and mineral wool which are non-toxic and renewable. The solution provided by the industry uses onsite generation of renewable energy with the help of biomass, solar power, hydro power and wind power. Thus low energy consumption is a key factor which is driving the market.

Cellulose and fiber glass used in green buildings offer superior insulating properties. These buildings use rain water harvesting for conserving water as well as reduces wastage of energy to a large extent. Overall it is beneficial for creating a clean and sustainable environment and thus it is widely used in residential as well as non residential constructions. The operational and maintenance cost associated with green buildings is also quite low. Due to its eco-friendly nature, governments around the world are encouraging the usage of these materials in new construction projects. These factors are expected to fuel the market’s growth during the forecast period.

The major factor restraining the industry’s growth is the high cost of the materials used in green buildings. Thus the selling price of the solutions provided by the industry is quite high and a major percentage of population are unable to afford it. Major players of the market are trying to formulate strategies in order to negate this factor.

=== Product Type Outlook: ===

Exterior products segment is one of the most lucrative segments and it registered a market share of 62.3% in 2019. The focus towards achieving biodiversity along with usage of renewable sources of energy is major boosting the segment’s growth. These products offer energy efficiency, sustainability, reliability, breathability and water resistance. Growing popularity of solutions like cool and green roofs, solar walls and rain gardens are expected to further augment the segment’s growth during the forecast period.

=== Sales Channel Outlook: ===

Online shopping platforms have seen massive growth over the last few years since they provide convenience as well as multiple options to the consumers. Major companies sell products directly through their websites or they form partnerships with e-commerce companies or platforms for their sale. Large companies from end-user industries primarily procure these materials from different online platforms. Thus major companies are trying to further penetrate into the online sales channel for increasing sales of their products.

=== Application Outlook: ===

Residential building is the largest application segment and it registered a market share of 50.9% in 2019. In Europe and North America, adoption of materials supplied by the industry has been maximum. In these regions, green building materials are being used in a large number of construction or real estate projects. Growing awareness about the benefits provided by these materials has led to greater adoption. Supportive government regulations and the eagerness of creating an eco-friendly environment has made people purchase the solutions offered by the market.

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Connected buildings

2021-11-26T11:48:49Z

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Connected Building Market Insights on Emerging Scope 2026

A building with the incorporation of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and services is known as a connected building. Connected buildings, with the help of IoT devices, help enable building automation and provide real time analytics and location-based services among others. A connected building can be an industrial building, educational institute, information technology (IT) company, or enterprise and commercial buildings. Connected buildings securely connect building networks, people, technologies, and processes with the use of Internet of Things (IoT). They enable technology and humans to work together and generate more cost effective and efficient IT processes. With the use of IoT, connected buildings integrate the physical and IT processes. Connected buildings visualize new aspects of operational processes. The feature of real time analytics helps building owners launch scalable and advance monitoring and security solutions. [https://www.transparencymarketresearch.com/connected-building-market.html Connected building solutions] are used in commercial and non-commercial applications.

They have significant adoption across security applications. Connected building services such as connected enterprise services help businesses engage customers and enhance customer experience. Further, connected enterprise solutions also help drive sales and generate an integrated enterprise for delivering consistency among people, processes, and technology solutions. Connected buildings, with their optimized business performance, support different industrial companies by enhancing faster product launches in the market and reducing the total cost of proprietorship.

Moreover, utilization of assets increases through connected buildings as they reduce unplanned idle time for productive operation. They also help manage building risk in complying with rules and regulations. The overall connected building market is anticipated to expand at a significant compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the forecast period.

Significantly increased demand for automation and cloud computing solutions such as Big Data, IoT, and data analytics is expected to drive the global connected building market in the near future. Moreover, the need for saving energy is expected to boost demand for connected building solutions. This, in turn, is anticipated to drive the global connected building market during the forecast period. Furthermore, an increase in the necessity for cloud computing and automation across industries and the potential use of large amounts of data to improve operations and processes are some of the factors projected to drive the global connected building market between 2018 and 2026.

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Organizations are making connected buildings a reality as they join networks to generate a common production platform. Connected buildings allow unparalleled access to data, which increases productivity; improve the quality of the product; and increase real time delivery. However, poor communication compatibility between sensors, systems, and IoT software is anticipated to hamper the connected building market in the near future. Further, absence of uniform IoT standards is expected to hinder the market. Nevertheless, a rise in demand for system integrators is expected to create lucrative opportunities for vendors in the connected building market.

The connected building market can be segmented based on platform, service, end-use industry vertical, and region. Based on platform, the market can be divided into device, connectivity, and application management. In terms of service, the connected building market can be segmented into business process management, customer engagement, maintenance and support, and deployment and integration services. Based on end-use industry, the market can be classified into manufacturing; entertainment; government; infrastructure; IT & telecommunications; banking, financial services, & insurance (BFSI); residential; retail and e-commerce; and health care.

In terms of region, the connected building market can be divided into Europe, North America, Middle East & Africa, Asia Pacific, and South America. Further, the market is analyzed at the country level across each geographic region.

Some of the major players operating in the connected building market include Rockwell Automation, Inc., Jacobs, Tech Mahindra Limited, Infosys Limited, Capgemini Service SAS, Fujitsu, Bain & Company, General Electric, Constellation Research Inc., Enghouse Interactive, CBT Company, Wipro Limited, Bosch Software Innovations GmbH, Intel Corporation, and International Business Machines (IBM) Corporation.

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* Customer Experience Maps
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* Actionable Results to meet all the business priorities
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The study strives to evaluate the current and future growth prospects, untapped avenues, factors shaping their revenue potential, and demand and consumption patterns in the global market by breaking it into region-wise assessment.

Building Information Modeling (Bim) Market Emerging Trends And Strong Application Scope By 2020 - 2027

2021-09-03T13:35:30Z

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According to a new market report published by Transparency Market Research “[https://www.transparencymarketresearch.com/building-information-modeling-market.html Building Information Modeling (BIM) Market] (Solution – Software, Consultancy Service; Software Solutions – On-premise Software, Cloud-based Software; End-user – Architects, Contractors, Engineers, Developers) – Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2020 – 2027,” the global BIM market was close to US$ 5 Bn in 2019 and is forecast to reach US$ 15.5 Bn by 2027, expanding at a CAGR of 14.7% from 2020 to 2027. North America & Europe are the largest market for BIM in 2019 and collectively accounted for more than 50% revenue share. Growth in these regions is expected to be driven by increases in construction activities and the penetration of cloud-based services for BIM software.

Building information modeling (BIM) is considered to be beneficial and technically advanced tool in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. BIM is a designing tool used to visualize the design aspects of buildings in 3D. Apart from 3D visualization, BIM also helps in attaining estimates of various other factors, such as cost implementation, time requirement, labor requirement, raw material provision, and other key prerequisites in the construction industry. Management of the entire construction lifecycle can be simulated by BIM efficiently.

With a rise in construction activities around the globe, the market for BIM has expanded greatly. Major factors driving the growth of BIM market are desires for increased efficiency, long-term estimation of the project, and augmented workflow. Furthermore, government regulatory bodies undertaking construction activities are taking initiatives to raise the adoption of BIM in their respective countries. A large number of AEC small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have started adopting BIM, which has indirectly boosted the BIM consultancy service segment. The BIM market is facing certain challenges owing to the high cost of software and frequent requirement for software upgrades. Moreover, the lack of trained expertise in the field is a major restraint for the BIM market. Because it is an expensive tool, the adoption rate of BIM is quite low among the AEC SME s.

The BIM market is segmented on the basis of solution types, end-users, end-use industry, and geography. Segmentation based on solution type includes software and consultancy services. BIM software market is further segmented, by deployment type, into on-premise and cloud-based software types. The adoption of BIM is expected to expand over the forecast period due to a rise in the number of cloud-based services.

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Cloud-based software is the fastest-growing segment in the BIM software market; this growth is attributed to the high cost of on-premise software deployment and large-scale adoption of BIM by AEC SMEs. Architects, engineers, contractors, and developers are among the major end-users and contributors toward BIM revenue generation. The adoption of BIM in 2020 was dominated by the architects, followed by engineers. However, contractors are expected to be the major users of BIM over the forecast period, with their presence expanding at a CAGR of higher than global average during the forecast period.

Number of end use industries are making use of BIM solutions in their infrastructural development. These include water and waste water; bridges, roads, and highways; rail transit and aviation; energy generation facilities, houses and apartments; education institutes and commercial spaces; government buildings; factories and warehouses; dams; and others. The rail transit and aviation sector and educational institutes and commercial spaces segment are analyzed to emerge as most lucrative segments, accounting for highest opportunity share.

The global BIM market, based on geography, is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East and Africa. Geographically, North America and Europe are the largest market for BIM and expected to maintain their dominant position throughout the forecast period. However, Asia Pacific is expected to witness the fastest growth during the forecast period.

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