The world is battling an acute climate crisis. The rising temperature, melting glaciers and the rise in sea levels are just some of the many disastrous effects of climate change. The ongoing anthropogenic actions are offering no respite to the troubling situation.
There is an urgent need to take significant actions and work towards the initiatives led under the Net-zero schemes to counterbalance carbon emissions and mitigate climate change.
Urbanization Magnify the Impacts
Covering only 2%of the Earth’s land, the cities account for a large proportion of the world’s GHG emissions. Migration to urban areas has resulted in almost half of the global population in cities, with the proportions predicted to increase exponentially by 2050. The high population is putting the global climate condition at stake with their growing demands. There are several ways in which climate change, together with other natural and man-made health stressors, affects human health and diseases and can lead to an increase in certain current health hazards as well as the emergence of new ones. The increased frequency of extreme weather events like heatwaves, storms, and floods, the disruption of food systems are all examples of how climate change is affecting the global scenario.
Buildings are responsible for a major part of the cities energy consumption.
Cities use 78% of the energy produced worldwide and are responsible for more than 60% of greenhouse gas emissions. Yet they make up less than 2% of the surface of the Earth! Urban populations are particularly susceptible to the consequences of climate change due to the sheer density of people using fossil fuels.
On the other hand, buildings account for 39% of the greenhouse gas emissions, but the effects of climate change can be tossed away to a great extent by the intervention of smart technology in green buildings Enconyx is attempting to achieve zero emissions from the building sector through extensive climate action initiatives. This entails increasing energy efficiency to cut down on building energy use and then meeting any leftover energy requirements through renewable resources to help curb greenhouse gases emissions.
Being sustainable in offering greener options, the IoT-enabled smart cities are ruling the world and “Green Buildings” are the latest gambit aimed at combating climate change.
Green Buildings
A green building is an environment-conscious structure promoting a healthy and sustainable planet throughout its lifecycle. All the procedures- construction, operation, and maintenance are formulated to minimize the impact on the planet.
The carbon footprint of buildings is significantly reduced by each of these techniques. Enconyx’s Green Buildings serve at the frontline in the fight against climate change.
Green Buildings Deflating Climate Change
Considering the impact of traditional buildings on global climate conditions, green buildings are inevitably the next step in our fight against climate change. These tech-enabled sustainability structures show immense potential to mitigate the climate crisis.
- Improved Efficiency
Opting for energy-efficiency mechanisms can cut down the energy consumption of new buildings by 25% and that of old buildings by 16%.
Successful integration of IoT, adopting clean renewable energy over unreplenishable sources, and retrofitting traditional energy meters with smart ones can help bring a significant improvement to the energy scenario of the building. Furthermore, smart-tech-based space and water heating and cooling of buildings can further enhance their efficiency by up to 40%.
- Driving Sustainability
When it comes to climate emergencies, sustainability comes first. Green communities reduce the damaging effects of the built environment by conserving water and other resources, building with care to avoid affecting the environment, choosing clean transportation, and enhancing green spaces in urban settings. So, green buildings help ensure a safer and healthier future. An intentional choice to stop resource depletion and preserve the environment for future generations. Additionally, green construction can significantly aid in achieving the SDGs. It may encourage more accessible, clean energy, strengthen the economy and create jobs, as well as encourage creative architecture and help build infrastructure that is climate resilient. To ensure the livability, productivity, and long-term sustainability of our cities, we must act quickly. It’s a pressing matter. We need to reconsider how we construct things and how we live. We must quicken the transition to a low-carbon future if we want to see growth in our economies. choosing a green building for a home signifies a lifetime commitment to promoting the values of natural, sustainable living.
Building the future with Green Buildings
Gaining popularity in recent decades, green buildings have not taken a step back ever since. Green buildings not only ensure minimum damage to the environment by co-inhabiting people and nature in a healthy interaction but also help enhance the overall functioning of the building and its people while minimizing operational and maintenance costs. These SDG-supporting buildings are the next step in our race to a sustainable future and a good quality of life.
To ensure the livability, productivity, and long-term sustainability of our buildings, we must act quickly
Join the Enconyx tribe to transform your building efficiency. We help reduce consumption and wastage and turn your buildings into future-proof environment-friendly spaces. For more details, visit https://enconyx.com/
