Environmental Impact Assessment - Assignment Example

Replacing the existing structures with new structures with eco-friendly materials is necessary for meeting the standards of environmental parameters.

In the present project, the industrial site will be replaced by a 40 storied housing apartment. Various alternatives for the existing structures have been reviewed and the most logical alternative will be green or eco-friendly buildings in place of existing industrial sites. The possible alternatives for the project are as follows: a) No construction in place of the existing industrial site: It doesn’t sound logical as it leads to higher energy and water consumption and doesn’t serve the purpose of residential accommodation for several people. b) Construction of apartments but without the extension of the train route: This is also not logical as it lacks connectivity and communication among the people living in this area and it doesn’t have green technology resulting in higher energy and water loss. c) Green or eco-friendly technology in place of existing structure: This is quite efficient among the three alternatives as it reduces the loss of energy and water significantly and at the same time meets the traffic requirement.

The best alternative i.e. green or eco-friendly technology involves the following actions during construction: a. Use of less amount of cement and iron b. Higher use of wood or tree bye products for roof making c. Use of natural paints for inside and outside coloring d. Installation of solar panels on the roof of the apartment so that the natural energy is utilized efficiently. e. Rainwater harvesting on a roof has to be encouraged.

Attributes impacted by the above-suggested actions: The use of less use cement and iron reduces the pressure on mining activities and hence reduces atmospheric pollution. The higher use of wood or tree products will make the radiation and energy loss to the rainwater minimum extent. The use of natural paints will increase the utility of natural plant products and reduces environmental pollution. Installation of solar panels will reduce the burden on electricity and hence enhances the energy use efficiency.