Even though the cost of constructing an environmentally friendly building is higher than building with “traditional” methods and materials, modern architects, civil engineers, and designers can no longer ignore reality. As the planet faces a state of
emergency, what we call green, sustainable architecture is not just a trend—it is a matter of survival. Buildings designed to minimize the impact of human activity on the environment and to bring elements of nature back into our daily lives in heavily polluted cities (a little greenery, more light, pleasant scents, and images…) are the goal of the new era. These are some of the most impressive examples of contemporary architecture, a science aiming for the green revival of a world that seems to be on its knees after centuries of mismanagement.