"Environmentally sustainable design is the philosophy of designing physical objects, the built environment, and services to comply with the principles of ecological sustainability and also aimed at improving the health and comfort of occupants in a building."
Understanding different materials and resources that are used in design and their environmental impact.
Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA): A method for evaluating the environmental impact of a product or material throughout its entire life cycle, from raw material extraction to disposal.
Embodied energy: The energy required to produce a product or material, including the extraction of raw materials, processing, manufacturing, and transportation.
Cradle-to-Cradle Design: A design approach that seeks to create products that can be fully reused or recycled at the end of their useful life.
Renewable energy sources: Energy sources that are replenished naturally, such as solar, wind, and hydro power.
Material Reuse: The use of existing materials or products for new purposes instead of manufacturing new materials or products.
Sustainable forestry practices: Harvesting trees in a manner that does not deplete the forest's resources or harm the ecosystem.
Energy-efficient lighting and appliances: Using lighting and appliances that require less energy to operate.
Water-efficient plumbing fixtures: Using fixtures that reduce water consumption, such as low-flow showerheads and toilets.
Sustainable building materials: Materials that are eco-friendly, non-toxic, and have a low impact on the environment, such as bamboo and reclaimed wood.
Sustainable transportation: Reducing the environmental impact of transportation, such as using public transportation, biking or walking, and electric or hybrid cars.
Green roofs: Roofs that are covered with vegetation, which can help reduce energy consumption and improve air quality.
Waste reduction and recycling: Reducing waste by reusing, recycling, or composting materials and products.
Environmental Standards and regulations: Laws and guidelines that are put in place to protect the environment, such as LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification for buildings.
Life-Cycle Costing (LCC): A method for evaluating the total cost of a product or material over its entire life cycle, including installation, maintenance, and disposal costs.
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ): Improving the quality of indoor air by using non-toxic materials, proper ventilation, and air filtration systems.
Recycled materials: Materials that have been used before and are re-purposed to create new products. This reduces waste and saves resources.
Renewable resources: Resources that can be replenished naturally and sustainably, such as wood, bamboo, and cork.
Natural materials: Materials that are sourced from nature without damaging the environment, such as organic cotton, wool, and silk.
Locally sourced materials: Materials that are sourced locally to reduce transportation costs and emissions.
Low embodied energy materials: Materials that require less energy to produce, transport, and use, such as adobe, rammed earth, and straw bales.
Low VOC materials: Materials that have low volatile organic compound emissions, such as natural paints and finishes.
Biodegradable materials: Materials that can break down naturally in the environment, reducing waste and pollution.
Cradle-to-cradle materials: Materials that are designed to be reused or recycled at the end of their life cycle, such as closed-loop plastics and cradle-to-cradle certified products.
Sustainable forestry: Responsibly managed forests that are certified by organizations such as the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) or the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC).
Green energy sources: Renewable sources of energy, such as solar, wind, and hydro power.
Water-saving technologies: Technologies that reduce the use and waste of water, such as low-flow faucets and toilets.
Waste reduction and recycling: Systems and technologies that reduce waste and recycle materials, such as composting and recycling programs.
Energy-efficient appliances and lighting: Appliances and lighting that use less energy and are designed to be long-lasting.
Sustainable transportation: Transportation options that reduce emissions and promote sustainability, such as electric vehicles and public transit.
"The basic objectives of sustainability are to reduce the consumption of non-renewable resources, minimize waste, and create healthy, productive environments."
"Sustainable design seeks to reduce negative impacts on the environment, the health and well-being of building occupants, thereby improving building performance."
"Environmentally sustainable design (also called environmentally conscious design, eco-design, etc.)"
"Environmentally sustainable design... is aimed at improving the health and comfort of occupants in a building."
"Environmentally sustainable design... comply with the principles of ecological sustainability."
"Sustainable design seeks to reduce negative impacts on the environment."
"Sustainability aims to reduce the consumption of non-renewable resources."
"Sustainability aims to minimize waste."
"Sustainability aims to create healthy, productive environments."
"Sustainable design is the philosophy of designing physical objects, the built environment, and services..."
"The main goal of sustainable design is to comply with the principles of ecological sustainability."
"Sustainable design improves building performance."
"Sustainable design improves the health and well-being of building occupants."
"Sustainable design reduces negative impacts on the environment."
"The outcome of sustainable design is the creation of healthy, productive environments."
"Sustainable design complies with the principles of ecological sustainability."
"Environmentally conscious design aims to comply with the principles of ecological sustainability."
"Environmentally sustainable design is also called environmentally conscious design, eco-design, etc."
"The focus of sustainable design is to improve the health and comfort of occupants in a building."