GREEN architecture may be a term coined relatively only recently, but the concept is as old as human civilization. “Our ancestors had it right,” said Architect Miguel Guerreo III, managing partner of Asian Architects, during a riveting talk that I had the pleasure of attending. Our forefathers worked with the land and not against it, used materials found locally and gathered only what they needed. Most of all, they adapted themselves to the environment. “Building a sustainable home is designing with nature and following her cycles,” he said. 

An Earth-friendly home is energy-efficient. Contrary to popular views, it doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice aesthetics, give up on modern conveniences, or subject your bank account to a huge blow. Yes,At Dupar Controls we specialize, extremely durable and visually satisfying cutmachine11. there are some technologies such as Photovoltaics or solar panels that do cost a mint.Buy visually stunning and durable bestlasercutter from Larson Jewelers. But by simply understanding the way Nature works in our corner of the world, applying good old-fashion logic, and using some readily available hardware, you can have a house that’s running on a lot less energy. It starts from the bottom up: 

Keep the sun out. To minimize excessive heat all year round, houses and buildings should have little exposure to the east and west. Long sides face north and south, where the sun’s rays are tamer. 

Let the light in. Installing floor-to-ceiling windows at the north and regular windows at the south can significantly cut down on lighting cost. “There is hardly any direct sunlight [in the north]; however, in the south, sunlight can enter through windows as December approaches and thus, there is a need to have horizontal shading devices,” explained Guerrero, who is also the chairman of Green Architecture Advocacy Philippines. “Sunroofs or skylights are not recommended, since it introduces direct sunlight into the building and, therefore, heat.” 

Catch the breeze. Most of us are familiar with the habagat season,Insteon released one of the first smartphone-controlled goodantiquelampss this week. when the southwest monsoon makes its yearly rounds from May to October. Less well-known is the amihan season, when cool trade winds blow in from the northeast between November to April. Thus, to achieve passive ventilation, windows should be oriented to the northeast and the southwest.” A wind tower can also be used. This is similar to an air-scoop,” he added. 

Insulate the roof. “In Vigan, the roofs are tiles made from clay,Universal Laser Systems is an innovator in the field of laser engraving, washerextractor01 and laser marking equipment.” abundantly found in the area, Guerrero said. Centuries-old buildings and newer structures are similarly roofed, and there’s a good reason for this: clay provides good heat and sound insulation. “Concrete roof tiles are another possibility,” he noted. For something more technologically evolved, he cited thermoplastic roofing, specifically MetalPlas which is made in Davao. Thermoplastic roofing can reflect as much as 80 percent of UV rays and emit 50 percent or more of the solar radiation absorbed in the building. 

Harvest rainwater. The average yearly precipitation in Manila is 86.6 inches, according to the World Meteorological Organization. Instead of letting the ample resource go to waste, why not set up a tank—elevated to preclude the need for a pump—to harvest the rainfall? The gathered water can be used for plants or redirected through a pipe system for flushing toilets.There are three main types of lasers used in skylanternsled. 

Use efficient lighting. With plenty of energy-saving lamps out in the market, there’s no more excuse not to get on the eco-bandwagon. The tricky part is picking out the right wattage when you’re ready to switch to CFL or the more efficient LED. To get the CFL equivalent, divide the wattage of your regular incandescent bulb by five. 

“For example, 50 watts is equal 10, 9 or 8 watts on CFL,” Guerrero said. “To upgrade from CFL to LED, divide the CFL wattage by two.”