Sustainable architecture is also called green architecture or environmental architecture. Architects are challenged to create smart designs and leverage available technology to minimize the negative impact of structures on ecosystems and communities.

THE 3 Rs

Recycle

Reuse

Reduce

The 3Rs are essential to sustain and reduce all the waste that humans are responsible for.

Sustainable architecture

Designing the shape and appearance of a building can no longer be done in isolation. Building techniques, architectural fabrics are now closely linked. To be considered sustainable development requires a delicate balance between form, function and interaction between a building and its surroundings.

Implementing sustainable architecture in new or old buildings involves environmental, economic and social dimensions.

Healthy architecture and buildings:

» Healthy Architecture should contribute to a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.»

The design of our built environment affect our health by making long term implications on the quality of life. Healthy buildings should contribute in our positivity using the quality of air, ventilations, natural light, right amount of noise…