Book Report 1

Title : Building Green

Author : Lee Chan Seung

Pulisher & Year : Neung reaul English & 2009

Vocabularies :

1)sustainable : to describe the use of natural resources when this use is kept at a steady level that is not likely to damage the environment.

2)rooftop : outside part of the roof.

3)bamboo : tall tropical plant with gard, hollow stems.

4)on the rise : going up increase

Summary :

There are some movement for sustainable development which goal is to blance the needs of people with the protection of nature. For instance, called "green buildings" these environmentally friendly buildings are designed to save energy and water, and use harmless materials.

Let The Sunshine In

The big windows makes the building more greener. The sun cansupply light and natural heat. These designs reduce the use of light, and even save the extra electricity.

Gardens in the sky

Calhoun School has a garden on the rooftop. The garden has many beautiful flowers and grass. It prevent the sun's heat in the summer, plants and soil prevent heat the building from escaping in the winter.

Saving Every Last Drop

Many countries suffer from lack of water. So they reuse the water or save the rain in the tank.

Green Materials

The growing speed is too low compare with cutting down speed, so we should use bamboo,. And we Should use many recycled materials such as newspaper, glass, plastic milk container, and tire.

The Future Looks Green Indeed

Now, only few building has green features, but efforts of many cities, its number are increased.

comment :

In this article, I can know about many green buildings. i really want to change our school like these buildings. Maybe it cannot fulfil during my school days, But I believe someday it will come true. i feel pitiful I cannot see these buildings easily in my country, Korea. If we build these buildings, our cities will be more beautiful and wonderful.