My first tryst with architecture was back in 2000; I was about 10 years old and my parents had started the construction of our new house. We took weekly trips to the construction site and I remember being so fascinated with how a few walls and ceilings, an entity so basic, could create spaces so vastly varying and yet so personal. This had now opened up a whole new spectrum of the built form for me, I was suddenly more conscious of its presence, something I hadn’t even noticed until that time.…
opportunities such as, the project was well received internally and externally. For instance, in the case study, the project resulted in expanded, triggering research on other biomaterials and it can help Ford Company to formalize its corporate sustainability…
Environmental management: A key driver for ACO in reducing costs and increasing efficiency and profits ACO Building Drainage is organizations that have over 40 years experience in drainage installation which act as the leader in development of water drainage. Objective of this group is to maintain its leader position in market by innovation and preserve high quality of products and create awareness towards environmental. The materials used of their products involve stainless steel, gun metal,…
My topic choice was sustainability. The topic was appropriate for the audience. I covered the fact that sustainability is involved in every choice we take economically and culturally/ethically. Sadly I feel I had bit off way more than I could chew. The topic contained to much require background knowledge for me to efficiently cover and proceed to my relative examples to better inform the class on the topic. While the topic was based in informing, the texture of which I presented it definitely…
Green consumerism is a phenomenon whereby consumers are increasingly paying more attention to the ethics of businesses with relation to environmental issues. This includes eco-friendly packaging, energy-saving technology, carbon footprints of products and other environmentally friendly means. However, the concept of “green washing” surfaces when businesses deliberately brand themselves as pro-environment through advertising when in reality, environmental issues are compromised. Therefore, a…
in farmland soils (Zhang 5). Another author argues the successful achievement of China’s food security in the past decades. But this has resulted in severe damages to the environment, particularly the agricultural sectors on farms. Long-term sustainability of food production is at risk due to the amounting environment costs and damages, with economic losses ranging from 7 to 10% of agricultural GDP (Norse 10). All ages are affected by pollution, but one group that is most susceptible is…
undergone to become an innovative biophilic city. The intended audience for this documentary is most likely people who are interested in urban development. In addition, this documentary could also be intended for people interested or studying sustainability. The documentary presented the positive attributes of creating a biophilic city, such as improving the lives of its population through healthy means, a happier community who are engaged in the development of their community, creating a safe…
on basis of delivery methodology, Innovation implementation, environmental management and safety. By giving high preference to all such factors, ACT Government wants to be ensuring to get the project finished on time with all possible means of sustainability. By putting environment management in assessment criteria, it shows that an individual who is compliance with all environmental laws and regulations ,using it in all processes and ensure…
The New Approach to balance Economic Growth and Environmental Aspect As mention in the above section, Indonesia faces some challenges related to the negative impacts of development to the environment. Government then recognized that it is important to integrate environmental aspect into its development planning and goals. In Indonesia, government introduced green growth framework to create a balance between economic development and environmental aspect. As a subset of green economy, green growth…
Most people envision their dream home as a spacious home with character, charm, and plenty of room for a couple of kids to roam freely. A home with a wraparound porch with an attached swing to watch a golden retriever playing on the front lawn. A home with a white picket fence leading straight to the heart of the house that’s lined with multicolored pansies. Not to mention rooms for every occasion filled with useless objects, like a massive dining room used only for huge Thanksgiving feasts…