Sustainable Design and Green Building
Sustainable Design and Green Building is an architectural approach that seeks to minimize the negative environmental impact of buildings by enhancing efficiency and moderating the use of materials, energy, and development space. This practice involves a holistic consideration of a building's entire life cycle—from siting and design to construction, operation, maintenance, and deconstruction—to create structures that are not only environmentally responsible but also resource-efficient. Key strategies include optimizing energy and water use through passive design and renewable systems, selecting sustainable, recycled, and non-toxic materials, reducing waste, and improving indoor environmental quality to enhance occupant health and well-being.