Materials and Sustainability

 

The materials I have chosen for this building is terra cotta for the interior and exterior of the walls, although the interior will be painted in white with blue patterns, I have chosen terracotta because of the materials and texture it brings, talking about sustainability, Terracotta is super sustainable because it's made from natural clay, which is a plenty. It's durable, can last a long time, can regulate building temperature's and save energy, it can also go through any weather like the heat and rain. It is an awesome material for the environment because it natural and doesn't harm the planet when you make or dispose of it. according to (Kovalchenko, 2020) Terracotta is durable, sustainable, low-maintenance, and it can help lower buildings’ energy consumption.

 Another material I have chosen is a turquoise tile for the interior of the pool, I have chosen this color because of its unique mix of green and blue would make the blue patterns on the wall pop. They are sustainable because they are durable and don't need changing often. They also resist chemicals and algae, reducing the need for harsh cleaning. They are smooth and safe for swimmers.

 I also decided to use white concrete for the flooring of the outside of the pool because its tough and can handle a lot of people walking around it without it getting slippery. For the sustainably concreate as well can last for a long time without needing replacement which means less waste. It is also energy efficient to produce and can incorporate recycled materials, reducing its environmental impact.  the world is creating specialist concrete mixes, with wide and varied environmental benefits. Waste materials—such as ash from coal-fired power stations, ground-down blast furnace slag, micro silica, recycled plastic and even old concrete—are added to the mixture, reducing demand for natural resources and making use of otherwise useless materials.(Building the modern world: Concrete and our environment)

References 

Building the modern world: Concrete and our environment (no date) Science Museum. Available at: https://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/objects-and-stories/everyday-wonders/building-modern-world-concrete-and-our-environment (Accessed: 19 February 2024).

Kovalchenko, A. (2020a) Why you should choose architectural terracotta: L’essenziale, L’Essenziale - Interiors and Lifestyle Blog. Available at: https://essenziale-hd.com/2020/04/24/architectural-terracotta-ancient-material-for-modern-times/ (Accessed: 19 February 2024).