Sustainable building

Werner Sobek, Klaus Sedlbauer, Heide Schuster

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Abstract

The aim of sustainability in building is to satisfy present needs and to preserve a healthy living environment for future generations. This means creating living conditions that are ecologically compatible, economically acceptable and which give users' needs top priority. Sustainable building has an effect on ecology and the economy, as well as socio-cultural factors such as the health and comfort of users. Sustainable building takes a holistic approach, looking at the ecological, economical and social effects of the built environment on human beings as well as on the natural environment.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTechnology Guide
Subtitle of host publicationPrinciples - Applications - Trends
PublisherSpringer Berlin Heidelberg
Pages432-435
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)9783540885450
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009
Externally publishedYes

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