What is sustainable building design?

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.