1. Living walls and vertical gardens: These features add a lively and natural touch to the architecture while providing health benefits to the occupants by reducing air pollutants, improving air quality and regulating humidity.
2. Solar shading devices: These devices serve as an energy-efficient method for reducing the amount of direct sunlight entering the building and mitigating the heat gain.
3. Façade systems incorporating planters: These planters are incorporated into the façade system of the building, bringing nature closer to the occupants while reducing the building's environmental impact.
4. Rainwater harvesting systems: These systems collect rainwater and use it for irrigation, toilet flushing, and cooling systems, reducing the reliance on municipal water sources.
5. Wind turbines: Wind turbines are becoming increasingly popular in green architecture and serve as a sustainable energy source.
6. Green roofs: These roofs are covered with a layer of vegetation, providing insulation, reducing the urban heat island effect, and absorbing stormwater runoff.
7. Daylight harvesting: This system uses natural light to illuminate the building's interior spaces, reducing the need for artificial lighting and minimizing energy consumption.
8. Recycled materials: Incorporating recycled materials, such as reclaimed wood, glass, or metal, can add a unique and visually appealing element to the building while reducing waste and carbon emissions.
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