Careful selection of environmentally sustainable building
materials is the easiest way for architects to begin incorporating
sustainable design principles in buildings. Traditionally,
price has been the foremost consideration when comparing
similar materials or materials designated for the same function.
However, the “off-the-shelf” price of a building component
represents only the manufacturing and transportation costs,
not social or environmental costs.
Sustainable Architecture Module: Qualities, Use, and Examples of Sustainable Building Materials
Additional Info
- Keywords: Sustainability, Modular, Waste
- Target Group: Engineer
- Language: English
- Publication Year: 1998
- Type: Case Study
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