Environmentally Sustainable Construction is a philosophy for designing and constructing homes and communities.

 By incorporating these principles, architects, designers, builders and tradesmen can create a living environment that is truly sustainable. Each chapter is devoted to separate concepts that combine to contribute to the overall philosophy.

Duration : 31 minutes

 ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY - Streetscapes - Sustainable Landscapes - Sustainable Transport

 PASSIVE DESIGN - Orientation - Shading - Insulation - Thermal Mass - Glazing - Skylight - Apartments and Multi-Unit Housing

 MATERIAL USE - Biodiversity Off-Site - Heavyweight & Lightweight Systems - Embodied Energy

 ENERGY REDUCTION - Energy Consumption - Cooking - Lighting - Major Appliances - Water Heating - Solar Energy - Heating - Cooling

 WATER CONSUMPTION - Desalination - WELS - Rainwater - Greywater - Outdoor Water Use

 THE FUTURE - Summary of the way we live and the way we create our environment

 Design & Technology Stage 6 - Technology Mandatory - VET Building Construction