Application of Green Building Technologies in Urals Region

Abstract

A tendency to build high-rise buildings is common for all developing Russian cities. Sustainability and energy efficiency of such buildings are issues of foremost importance besides the strength and reliability of building structures. Nowadays, both of these terms are united in the concept of “green building”. The green building concept includes design, construction, and service of buildings aimed at creating comfortable microclimate, increasing energy efficiency, and reducing the environmental impact. In this work the analysis of distinctive features of designing green buildings in Ural region is given on the example of high-rise buildings constructed in Ekaterinburg. The influence of green building technologies on architectural, planning, and design solutions and selection of construction materials is explored as well as aspects of aerodynamics inside and outside the building. The influence of air flows on air permeability of building structures is assessed. The article also describes innovative solutions for creating required microclimate inside the building.