(Malaya)
Link: http://www.malaya.com.ph/04262010/news10.html
Link: http://www.malaya.com.ph/04262010/news10.html
NACIONALISTA senatorial candidate Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos yesterday said he would introduce legislation that would put emphasis on the design and construction of green buildings and structures.
Green buildings, he said, ensure better health and productivity of occupants aside from being environment-friendly through the use of technologies that use resources with minimal ecological impact.
The green building concept was hatched in the US in the 1970s at the height of the oil crisis and growing concerns over environmental degradation.
"There are many technologies that will make structures green buildings such as roof-top water impounding facilities for buildings, electric solar panels, the use of packed gravel or permeable concrete to improve replenishment of ground water, wind turbines and architecture that allows minimal daytime use of lights, among others," Marcos said.
Marcos is confident that with more green buildings in commercial and residential districts, the energy and water crisis, which is more pronounced during the dry months, can be addressed along with the dire consequences of using fossil fuel and coal for energy generation and the growing demand for water.
Green buildings, he said, ensure better health and productivity of occupants aside from being environment-friendly through the use of technologies that use resources with minimal ecological impact.
The green building concept was hatched in the US in the 1970s at the height of the oil crisis and growing concerns over environmental degradation.
"There are many technologies that will make structures green buildings such as roof-top water impounding facilities for buildings, electric solar panels, the use of packed gravel or permeable concrete to improve replenishment of ground water, wind turbines and architecture that allows minimal daytime use of lights, among others," Marcos said.
Marcos is confident that with more green buildings in commercial and residential districts, the energy and water crisis, which is more pronounced during the dry months, can be addressed along with the dire consequences of using fossil fuel and coal for energy generation and the growing demand for water.
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