Designing Buildings Wiki. "Sustainability in Building Design and Construction". (1619827200)May 01, 2021. https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/...

Sustainability is the carrying out of economic activity without depleting resources or having harmful impacts now or for future generations.  Sustainability in building developments must be considered from the very earliest stages, as the potential environmental impacts are considerable.  Once the decision to erect a new building has been reached, a significant commitment to consume resources has already been made.  Clients may appoint an independent adviser with specialist knowledge of sustainability during the planning stage of their project to help them address and decide the sustainability issues.

Posted on 24/03/21