"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."
Considers the environmental impacts of building design, promoting strategies such as passive solar gain, green roofs, and energy-efficient technology.
Environmentalism: The study and advocacy of the environment and its protection, particularly emphasizing concern for the preservation of the natural environment and its resources.
Green building: Designing and constructing buildings in a way that reduces their environmental impact, from the type of materials used to their energy consumption.
Renewable energy: Energy from sources that can be replenished over time, such as wind, solar, hydro, and geothermal.
Energy efficiency: Designing buildings, products, and processes to minimize energy consumption.
Life cycle assessment: A tool used to evaluate the sustainability of a product or process by analyzing its environmental impacts throughout its entire life cycle, from raw materials extraction to disposal.
Sustainable materials: Materials that are ethically produced and environmentally friendly, such as sustainably harvested wood, recycled materials, and bio-based materials.
Water conservation: Reducing the consumption of water through efficient water management, conservation techniques, and reducing waste.
Sustainable transportation: Using transportation systems and technologies that reduce environmental impact, such as low-emission vehicles, public transit, and cycling.
Sustainable agriculture: Agricultural practices and technologies that promote ecological balance, reduce resource waste, and prioritize long-term sustainability.
Green computing: Sustainable computing practices that reduce energy consumption, electronic waste, and carbon emissions, such as energy-efficient computing systems and cloud computing.
Circular economy: An economic framework that aims to eliminate waste and reuse resources, combining economic growth with environmental sustainability.
Ecological footprint: The measure of human impact on the environment, including consumption of natural resources, land use, and carbon emissions.
Climate change: The global phenomenon of increased temperatures and weather extremes caused by human activities, such as the burning of fossil fuels.
Environmental regulations: Laws and policies that protect the environment, such as air pollution regulations, waste management laws, and biodiversity protection policies.
Sustainable urban development: Designing and managing cities to be sustainable, considering factors such as energy efficiency, green space, public transportation, and pollution reduction.
Passive Solar Design: Designing buildings and structures to utilize natural sunlight and heat to minimize energy use.
Net Zero Energy Design: Designing buildings that produce as much energy as they consume, through the use of renewable energy systems like wind turbines, solar panels or geothermal systems.
Green roofs: Designing building roofs with vegetation and soil, which will reduce the heat island effect, improve air quality and reduce stormwater runoff.
Water Conservation Design: Designing water systems like utilizing rainwater harvesting, wastewater treatment systems, low-flow fixtures, etc., to reduce water usage and waste.
Low-impact design: Designing the built environment to minimize its impact on the natural environment, including minimal site disturbance or using durable and resilient materials and systems, etc.
Biomimicry: Design inspired by natural principles such as mimic the sunflowers to generate electricity or using spider silk's strength and durability.
Sustainable transportation design: Designing for sustainable transportation by implementing bike lanes, pedestrian paths, and public transportation systems, or using electric vehicles, ride-sharing and carpooling, etc.
Industrial ecology: Examining how industries can mimic natural ecosystems to reduce waste, utilize resources efficiently, and decrease environmental impact.
Sustainable Agriculture Design: Designing agriculture systems that conserve soil and water, minimize waste, and preserve biodiversity.
Circular Design: Designing for the circular economy, reducing waste and extending the lifespan of products, components, and materials by reuse, recycle, and repurpose them.
"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."