green buildings
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Green Buildings:
Moving the Real Estate Sector in Bulgaria to a Next Level
By Veselka Dimitrova
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Content:
Introduction.Green building by definition.What makes a building green?Why to buy a green building?Willbrook Diamond Residence Project.“Malkoto-selo” Project.Conclusion.References.
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Introduction:
Green building is a world trend that already has reached Bulgaria. It is the future not only of construction and real estate sectors but also of humanity as a whole.
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Green building by definition:
Also known as sustainable building.
“a practice of creating structures and using processes that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building's life-cycle from siting to design, construction, operation, maintenance, renovation and deconstruction.”
Source: United States Environmental Protection Agency, n.d.
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What makes a building green?
Energy source. Location, positioning and design. Sustainable materials. Water efficiency. Security and healthy environment of occupants.
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Why to buy a green building?
2% average price increase for a green building.
$40 per m2 average price increase for a sustainable building.
Costs lowered with up to 70% during the exploitation phase of a green building.
Sources: Bodurova, 2007 & Ivonava, 2008
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Willbrook Diamond Residence Project (1):
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Willbrook Diamond Residence Project (2):
Investor: Willbrook Management International.
Location: Trakata, Varna regionSpecifics:
Usage of sustainable materials.Ratio between buildings and green areas
1:1.The effect of thermal islands.80% windows.
Source: Ivanova, 2008
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“Malkoto-selo” Project (1):
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“Malkoto-selo” project (2):
Investor: HomesinBulgaria Ltd. Location: 14 different sites in
Bulgaria; some of them are near Sofia, Veliko Tarnovo and Varna
Specifics: Sustainable materials are
involved in the construction. Topsoil balance of the project.
Source: Malkoto-selo, n.d.
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Conclusion:
Green or sustainable building is a way of living and a responsible attitude toward environment and future generations. Happily, Bulgaria has become a part of this trend.
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References:
Bodurova, J. (2007, October 17) Зелено като... къща. [Green like… a house.] Retrieved on March 18, 2009 , from http://www.capital.bg/show.php?storyid=386043
Ivanova, D. (2008, November 13) Стройтелство в хармония с природата. [Construction in harmony with the environment.] Retrieved on March 18, 2009, from http://www.dnevnik.bg/morski/biznes/2008/11/13/
Malkoto-selo. (n.d.) Official website. Retrieved on March 18, 2009, from http://www.malkoto-selo.com
United States Environmental Protection Agency, n.d. Official website. Retrieved on March 18, 2009, from http://www.epa.gov/greenbuilding/pubs/about.htm
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