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SUSTAINABLE DESIGN

 

Made Sumartha – MADE DHARMENDRA ARCHITECT

The discussion about sustainable design becomes hot topic nowadays. It becomes a benchmark of a good design that is worthy and comfortable to live in.

Sustainable design is a concept in architecture studies that pointed on how to maintain the natural resources to remain much longer and related to the vital potential of the natural resources itself that also related to the human ecologic environment such as the planet climates, agriculture, industry, forestry, and architecture.

It is more than installing solar panel on the roof. The main idea of sustainable design is to reduce exertion of energy. Therefore, while construct a new building or renovate an existing one, building owners or designers must consider about prolonging the life of the buildings and its impact to the environment and economy.

There are several understanding about sustainable design, however they all have same basic principal. In sustainable design, the materials used must have low negative impact, made from non toxic materials and eco-friendly produced. It has to produce from renewable resources. The materials used need to be low energy consumption. The quality of the materials is also important. If the product has a great durability, it will help to reduce cost for the maintenance. The product has to consider the importance of reuse and recycle. It has to be safe for the residences and the environment, so that it can support the health aspect as well.

We include green architecture and energy efficiency to our sustainable design. We implied these elements thoroughly to the buildings, in order to make the elements synergize and balance to one and another.