| 1. Conserve One important element in green | | | | 3. Solar power Nowadays, solar power is |
| architecture is conservation. Low-water toilets help | | | | becoming more and more common in homes. |
| save water. This is made possible by using flow | | | | Solar panels have relatively minimal disadvantages. |
| restrictors in your shower heads. To water lawns, | | | | All you need to make sure is that the location |
| some opt for reclaimed water. Reclaimed water | | | | absorbs enough sun. Passive solar may also be a |
| may not be ideal for drinking but may be used | | | | good option. It allows sunlight to get into rooms |
| for gardening or cleaning purposes. If you want to | | | | while being absorbed by thermal insulation. This |
| maximize your conservation potential, save | | | | may also serve as battery. It puts the heat back |
| rainwater. | | | | into your home space during night time. |
| 2. Use natural materials Another important aspect | | | | 4. Keep it small Keep in mind that larger homes |
| of green architecture is the usage of | | | | need more energy to get by. Apart from that, |
| environment-friendly materials. Local materials do | | | | they also need more building materials as |
| not only keep costs down, it also saves fuel used | | | | compared to a small or an average-sized home. If |
| in transportation. Some of the most common | | | | you want to conserve as much materials and |
| green materials include glass, mud, mud plasters, | | | | energy, consider living in a small-sized space. |
| stone, bricks, bamboo, wood and natural fibers. | | | | Green architecture brings a wide range of |
| Some consider putting plants inside their spaces to | | | | advantages not only to the environment but |
| release oxygen and to serve as filters which | | | | more importantly to you. Keep these basic green |
| reduce pollutants. | | | | building elements in mind. |