Draft 2: Summary Reader Response (Final Draft)

Construction Climate Challenge (CCC) (2019) states that “Green technology makes buildings more energy-efficient and sustainable.” The top sustainable construction technologies are active solar power uses functional solar systems, but passive solar power uses the positioning of windows. Biodegradable materials are eco-friendly to the environment. Green insulation reduces the need for “high-end finishes made from non-renewable materials”. Self-sufficient smart appliances help with saving energy thus resulting in zero-energy homes. Cool roofs reflect the sun's radiation away. Sustainable resource sourcing uses construction materials that are recycled and environmentally friendly. Low-energy houses and zero-energy buildings use “high-performance windows and insulation techniques” to lower energy usage. The electrochromic smart glass reflects out the solar radiation. Water efficiency technologies utilize the implementation of “efficient water supply systems”. Self-powered buildings supply adequate power to support its energy consumption to-and-fro. Sustainable indoor environment technologies ensure the well-being of building occupants are taken care of. Rammed Earth Brick is ancient construction technology.

While I agree to a certain extent with ConstructionClimateChallenge that there are many different types of sustainable technologies that help to save energy in buildings, I feel that Singapore could do so much more in applying these sustainable technologies to buildings that do not have these features. Green technology plays a significant role in building construction. Environmental friendly technologies allow buildings to be more energy-saving and lasting.

To start, CCC could mention the advantages of using green features such as solar power. The major advantage of implementing a passive solar system is that you will utilize the building's design structure to have a natural heating system rather than building a heating system for the building which saves energy. However, the cost of implementation of a solar power system and the location where solar panels are implemented has to be taken into consideration.

In some countries, the government may provide tax incentives to companies that adopt green technologies in their building such as solar systems, small wind turbine systems, and geothermal power energy in their daily operation. This will provide a positive impact to the company as they have an extra income.

Secondly, CCC mentioned that water-efficient technologies help to save water. These water efficiency technologies are a cost-effective way to guarantee that there is enough water supply for today and the future generation. Saving and conserving water matters as it prevents the risk of having a short water supply. Water efficiency is using water technology to minimize the use of water and to encourage others to conserve water by turning off the tap water while brushing teeth and using washing machines with full loads only.

Thirdly, according to SageGlass (2018), the use of electrochromic smart glass reduces the reliance on artificial lighting by depending on natural sunlight. It helps to improve occupants' comfort and reduce heat from entering the building. There are certain limitations and resources needed when it comes to using green technologies. It takes a lot of work, time, planning, and manpower to implement these green features to a building.

In conclusion, the different types of sustainable technologies help to contribute to the conservation of the environment and reducing the reliance on resources such as fossil fuels. By implementing these technologies, you can promote that the building is sustainable. Thus, creating an eco-friendly environment. Although implementing these green features may be costly, for the long-term benefit it will have environmental benefits, making the building very sustainable and efficient. Hence, the implementation of green technology requires expertise and manpower which creates more jobs for people.

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References

Construction Climate Challenge (2019). Top sustainable technologies in green construction. https://constructionclimatechallenge.com/2019/02/19/top-sustainable-technologies-in-green-construction/

Construction World. http://www.constructionworld.org/benefits-of-green-technology-in-construction-today/

Samar, H (2020, May 21) The Sustainabilist https://thesustainabilist.ae/water-efficiency-saving-water-energy-and-money/

SageGlass (2018, Jan 25) https://www.sageglass.com/en/article/what-electrochromic-glass

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