“If something is sustainable, it means we can go on doing it indefinitely”.
Activities we can't go on doing indefinitely include the burning of fossil fuels with resulting climate change, the depletion of finite resources, the pollution of land, air and water and the destruction of forests with inevitable loss of biodiversity.
As architects we are able to address many of these issues by designing to conserve energy and by encouraging clients to choose environment-friendly products and materials. This approach not only benefits the environment but provides users with healthy interiors and promotes a sense of well-being.
Sustainable design...