1. Passive Design: Passive design techniques such as optimizing orientation, ventilation, insulation, and shading are important considerations while designing a sustainable building.
2. Energy-efficient Lighting: Choosing energy-efficient and eco-friendly lighting options such as LED lights, sensors, and light dimmers can reduce electricity consumption.
3. Efficient use of Water: Using low-flow water fixtures, harvesting rainwater, and conserving water in landscaping can save water consumption.
4. Sustainable Material: Using sustainable and non-toxic materials such as reclaimed wood, recycled steel, bamboo, natural stone, and wool insulation can have less impact on the environment.
5. Green Roofs: Green roofs can be an excellent eco-friendly choice for buildings. They reduce heat island effect, provide insulation, and also enhance biodiversity.
6. Solar Panels: Incorporating solar panels to generate electricity can reduce dependency on non-renewable sources of energy.
7. Proper Waste Management: Implementing proper waste management techniques such as composting, recycling, and reducing waste can reduce the environmental impact of the building.
8. Sustainable Landscaping: Planting native flora and fauna, using drought-tolerant landscapes, and using environmentally friendly pesticides can help create a sustainable landscape around the building.
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