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    This document introduces the concept of sustainable architecture. It discusses why sustainability is important given current environmental worries. Sustainability is defined as designing in harmony with nature's principles of interdependence, efficiency, survival and change. The problems discussed include the impact of human activity on natural resources and the environment. The document argues for the need to design architecture according to these natural principles and adapt to environmental changes to sustain human life over the long term.

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    This document introduces the concept of sustainable architecture. It discusses why sustainability is important given current environmental worries. Sustainability is defined as designing in harmony with nature's principles of interdependence, efficiency, survival and change. The problems discussed include the impact of human activity on natural resources and the environment. The document argues for the need to design architecture according to these natural principles and adapt to environmental changes to sustain human life over the long term.

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    SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE

    Introduction to Sustainability

    DR AVLOKITA AGRAWAL
    DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING

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    • Why talk about sustainability and sustainable architecture?

    • Why are we worried?

    • What sustains?

    • Who are we?

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    Why are we worried?

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    What sustains?

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    Who are we?
    What are the rules of nature?
    • Interdependency

    • Efficiency

    • Survival

    • Change
    Interdependence
    Efficiency
    Survival
    Change
    http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/adaptati
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    What is the problem?

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    Thank You

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