I am planning on becoming an architect and I really believe we need to make buildings more energy efficient, not only because it helps save money but also because we conserve mother nature. I need ideas such as locations and type of material and maybe even shape of building.
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green roofs
powered by nuclear energy
rain barrels
dry toilets
designed with sunlight in mind to cool/heat when necessary
insulation from reliable and safe sources
Usually quality products are expensive but that doesnt matter as long as you need an more energy effecient buildings so go for it .
Ever heard of an “earthship” ?? It’s a hokey name for an awesome type of architecture which utilizes a whole bunch of green/ low energy stuff…and it can be relatively low cost as a bonus!
Several Universities have programs that deal with just such issues.
one of the best I think is
http://www.greenbuildings.berkeley.edu/
Or try
http://www.epri.com/green-buildings-research-org/
One of the best ways is to paint all (major building) rooftops from mid-south america and southward white so as to reduce energy absorption.
This solar energy absorption creates a massive influx of wasted electrical energy via air conditioning every minute especially in the cooling months.
I have heard that LA is underway as I write this to undertake this in order to create more efficient city.
This is a phenomenal way to create less waste ie.(coal burning to create electricity that pollutes with carbon greenhouse gases that cause warming)
White is a naturally reflective color and obviously dark is not. Hence, solar absorption is limited and therefore, cooling is also curbed.
You should look into Everblue Training Institute. They provide classes that are all geared toward energy efficiency. There are different levels of LEED certification for a building.