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Many people talk about “sustainability” and its importance, but what is it actually and how can we achieve it?
Sustainability (n) is the ability to stay maintained at a certain rate or level. In other words, it means striving for balance; not to over-develop. The core value of sustainability is to enhance the quality of life by providing us with a safe and healthy environment to live in.
Moreover, it brings benefits to our economy, environment and community.
How do we achieve sustainability in the built environment?
Set objectives and strategies:
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Ways to conserve:
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Ways to reduce cost:
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Design for human:
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In conclusion, sustainability means to keep the balance between men and nature, it brings benefit to our health, environment, economy and community. We can achieve this by conservation of resources, designing for human adaptation and setting up efficient costing.
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