Below is an excerpt from a respected international financial newspaper.
Eight common features are found in most building guidelines for sustainable dwellings from the USA, Australia, Malaysia, Singapore and the UK.
These eight are:-
1. Optimising the use of energy including CO2
2. Efficient use of water
3. Local and durable construction materials sourced without destroying habitats.
4. The collection of surface water
5. Optimised waste management
6. Minimising all forms of pollution, including noise
7. Maximising the health and well-being of those using the building
8. The fostering and care of local ecology
