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.
What is Net Zero Architecture?
If you’ve ever been curious about net zero architecture, this blog post is for you. Net zero architecture is an essential component of climate action—one that can reduce emissions and save money in the long run. In short, it’s a way to design buildings which are “zero net energy” — buildings which produce as much energy as they consume over the course of a year.