Sustainable Design

Designing for environmental and resource efficiency.

Overview

Sustainable design uses recycled materials and passive solar to minimize environmental impact.

Core Characteristics

• Energy-efficient.
• Resource-conscious.
• Environmentally adaptive.

Notable Examples

• Bosco Verticale (Italy, 2014, green towers).
• One Angel Square (UK, 2012, eco-office).

Architectural Connections

• Contemporary: Eco-focus.
• Commercial: Green buildings.
• Eco-Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by Stefano Boeri, it shapes green architecture.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Green Roof (technique), Sustainability (theory), Systems (element), Biophilic Design (movement)