Sustainable Architecture: 8 Best Green Building Designs
Back in 1987, the UN-commissioned The Brundtland Report Our Common Future described sustainable development as development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs .
More than three decades later, this definition continues to be relevant – especially in the context of the built environment and climate change.
So what defines sustainable architecture? The simplest description would be architecture that has minimal impact on the environment through the application of appropriate design concepts, materials and technologies while also ensuring ongoing benefits for future occupants in the form of energy efficiency, comfort and well-being throughout the lifecycle of the building.