Green Architecture is an approach to Sustainable Building, which has become progressively more prevalent in the last three decades. Also known as Sustainable Design, Green Architecture is a method of simpler design that minimises the impact of building on the environment.

Once thought of as unconventional and non-standard, Green Architecture is quickly becoming accepted by both government regulatory agencies and the public across the world as a socially responsible and logical means of construction.

The beginnings of today’s Green Architecture revolution can be traced back to the social awareness of the 1960s and innovative European design found in Scandinavia. From these origins, new construction techniques have led to the development of innovative materials and design concepts. Successfully designed green projects can involve an extensive array of factors, ranging from the resourceful use of materials, to careful consideration of function, climate and location.

This HQR image of Green Architecture is of The School of Art, Design and Media at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. It’s covered with a green roof that blends with the environment and serves as a gathering place. The unique form of the roof elegantly touches the ground making it easy to access.

What is more, it also insulates the building and collects rainwater to irrigate itself and the surrounding landscape. The glass facade provides a lot of daylight for studios and classrooms and at the same time cuts off the heat. The shape of the building is simple. The whole concept is made out of three curvy shapes that form an atrium in the heart of the school which is cooled by pools of water and fountains! Flawless!