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A term now extensively used to describe buildings designed and constructed with a minimum negative impact to the environment, with an emphasis on conservation of resources, energy efficiency, and healthful interior spaces.
The concept that new development must meet the needs of the present without compromising those of the future. Sustainability is measured in three interdependent dimensions: environment, economics, and society—often referred to as the “triple bottom line.”
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A factor that affects the life cycle performance of a material or assembly. All other factors being equal, the more durable item is environmentally preferable, as it means less frequent replacement.
