1. Incorporate sustainable materials: Designers and architects can make use of natural and renewable building materials that are more affordable and environmentally friendly. For instance, using locally-sourced bamboo for flooring, roofing, and framing.
2. Proper orientation and designing: Green architecture should include proper orientation and designing to maximise natural light and ventilation, which reduces the need for air conditioning and lighting, thus reducing energy bills.
3. Energy-efficient systems: Architects can incorporate innovative green technology into their designs to reduce energy costs while providing a healthier living environment. Insulation, solar panels and green roofs are examples of energy-efficient systems that can be integrated into affordable green architecture.
4. Energy-efficient appliances: Architects can include energy-saving appliances such as energy-saving light bulbs, and low-flow showerheads, which are cost-efficient and reduce the utility bills.
5. Reduce waste: Production of waste must be minimised during construction. The use of green building materials that can be recycled, reused or repurposed is critical in reducing the amounts of waste that is generated during construction.
6. Simplicity: Designing green architecture projects to be simple and minimalistic can help reduce the overall cost. The simplicity ensures that there are no unnecessary features that would add extra costs to the project.
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