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Building Construction: The Basics of Sustainable Design

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Building Construction: The Basics of Sustainable Design

Sustainable design is an approach or technique that uses different sustainable principles to reduce the destructive effects of climate change on the building's occupants, community, and the environment while living in a sturdy, modern, sustainable construction. The primary goal of this method is to lessen the consumption of non-renewable energy resources and minimize waste that may contribute to the global temperature's rapid rate increase.  
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Sustainable Design in Construction Industry  

Sustainable design in the construction industry means contractors must use green construction materials and recyclable resources to build the building. Some materials the company may use our timber or hybrid construction materials. By using these resources, the construction project will result in a sustainable and environmentally friendly building. This objective is attainable with the help of sustainable design principles.  

 

Understanding Basic Principles of Sustainable Design  

The fundamental principles of sustainable design help anyone from the construction industry to understand the importance of using sustainable resources. It also guides and shows architects, engineers, and building contractors how to build sustainable structures.  

 

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