[Ar.Niyati Gupta]

The attempt to sustainable development is to integrate an alternative building process, various appropriate building technologies and renewable energy sources, so as to promote eco-friendly and sustainable development

“Sustainable development is development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs."
World Commission on Environment and Development

A few key words
• Respect of Nature but also people
• Needs of people, from most basics ones to economic, social and spiritual growth
• Interdependency, between people and between Nature and people
• Limits of the environment, as the earth resources are limited

Dimensions of sustainability
• Environmental
It requires first a proper management of resources, but also: waste reduction, proper wastewater treatment, low emissions, use of renewable energy and eco-friendly materials, etc.
• Social
It integrates all group categories and levels (ethnic, religious, economic, health, etc.). Quality of life, uplifting local skills, impacts on local communities, etc, should also be taken into account.
• Economic
It promotes endogenous growth, which is linked with the creation of new market opportunities, cost reduction through efficiency improvements, creation of additional added value, etc.

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