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Waste reduc on; pollu on preven on;
Waste reduc on; pollu on preven on;
Construc on waste reduc on; energy
systems; longer las ng materials and systems
Pre Building Phase: Building Phase : Use Post Building Phase: Disposal
non-toxic materials; renewable energy
recycled content; embodied energy
recycled content; embodied energy
efficiency; water treatment; use of
Manufacturing
1 reduc on; use of natural materials 2 reduc on; use of natural materials
2

» Figure 1: Holistic approach to challenges

recommendations of green building to compromise on the other In the absence of such a system,
certification programmes would also considerations. But to transition to interventions are at best trade-
place the focus on the reduction of this new holistic paradigm, a systems offs between different priorities.
solar radiation and use of shading approach is essential. With the Knowledge and computing have to
devices among other factors. technical prowess available today, come together to eliminate sub-
it is possible to bring information optimal trade-offs. An energy-efficient
Apart from these considerations, and empirical evidence to one place intervention need not fulfil just one
some of which are basic and others and enable holistic planning and goal. It could, for instance, also rank
specialized, there are more inputs comprehensive goal-setting low on embodied carbon and high on
that go into the process of designing a for projects. recyclability, thereby fulfilling three
building. For instance, the embodied
carbon in building materials can
be taken into account, the Life Cycle
Analysis (LCA) of the materials used ENVIRONMENTAL
can also weigh in as a determinant. SUSTAINABILITY
Accordingly, the decision-making
process will then include variables
such as the following:
ƒ The location of manufacturing
products with more weightage Smart Growth
given to sourcing from within Live/Work
Lifestyles
the radius prescribed in the Ameni es
environmental analysis tool; Community Retail
ƒ Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Environmental Learning Center
limits in adhesives and paints; Entrepreneurship
Recrea on
ƒ Fabrication techniques to reduce ECONOMIC Cultural Venues SOCIAL
waste; SUSTAINABILITY Ins tu ons SUSTAINABILITY
ƒ Higher percentage of recycled
content;
ƒ Efficiencies to reduce or eliminate
on-site waste of resources.
These attributes are not considered
otherwise. The inclusion of these
criteria does not in any way have » Figure 2: Circle of sustainability