10 Key Principles of Environmentally Sustainable Design: Enhancing Building Performance and Comfort

In the escalating pursuit to create a world that respects our environment, applying environmentally sustainable design (ESD) principles to new developments is crucial. These principles extend beyond simply 'going green.' They encompass a broad range of ten categories that collectively contribute to reducing negative environmental impacts and improving the health and comfort of building occupants. This blog post provides a comprehensive analysis of these ten categories: indoor environment quality, energy efficiency, water efficiency, stormwater management, building materials, transport, waste management, urban ecology, innovation, and construction and building management.