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SUSTAINABILITY
Sustainable development is ‘Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.’
Brundtland Commission, 1987
‘Sustainable development is the only thing that stands between us and an utterly miserable descent into ecological collapse, resource wars, worsening inequity and social implosion.’
Jonathon Porritt, Sustainable Development Commission
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A sustainable building has low carbon emissions and water consumption.
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It is designed for minimum waste in construction, reusing or recycling building materials where appropriate.
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It is durable, and designed to be flexible to accommodate changing needs.
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It is inclusive, allowing good access to facilities for the community and people with disabilities.
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Its grounds and landscaping promote bio-diversity and wildlife.
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Its design and location encourage sustainable forms of transport, and discourage car use.
Our full sustainability policy is available to download.
Sustainability must be addressed at all stages of the process of building, rennovating or occupying a building.
Construction has a major role to play in sustainable development. Buildings are responsible for nearly half of the energy used and carbon dioxide emissions produced in the UK...
We can all help to address climate change by cutting the carbon dioxide produced by existing buildings...
Sustainability and energy efficiency rely on practices and behaviour after work has been completed as well as during building...
The energy used to heat space and water, to light buildings and power appliances accounts for 44% of the carbon dioxide emissions produced in the UK ...
Everyone can take some steps to improve the sustainability and efficiency of their buildings and lifestyle...
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