Sustainable building design can be defined as one that is constantly evolving and has minimal impact on the environment.
If we were to analyse this further, a sustainable building is one where the structure and processes are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout the lifecycle of the building. That includes everything from design and construction, maintenance and renovation, right through to demolition.
A sustainable building is also designed to preserve the surrounding environment as much as possible, and subsequently using green energy methods, such as renewable energy to operate as a net producer, rather than a net consumer of resources.
Sustainable buildings are all around us. Worldwide examples include The Crystal in London, Bosco Verticale in Milan and Robinson Tower in Singapore.
