late 20th century sustainability environment non-sustainable power sources
When was the conecept, Sustainable architecture used? What novel concept was introduced at the end of the 20th century? To what should a building be friendly? What sort of power sources should a building not overuse if the building is to be considered environmentally friendly?
In the late 20th century a new concept was added to those included in the compass of both structure and function, the consideration of sustainability, hence sustainable architecture. To satisfy the contemporary ethos a building should be constructed in a manner which is environmentally friendly in terms of the production of its materials, its impact upon the natural and built environment of its surrounding area and the demands that it makes upon non-sustainable power sources for heating, cooling, water and waste management and lighting.
question: When was the conecept, Sustainable architecture used?, answer: late 20th century | question: What novel concept was introduced at the end of the 20th century?, answer: sustainability | question: To what should a building be friendly?, answer: environment | question: What sort of power sources should a building not overuse if the building is to be considered environmentally friendly?, answer: non-sustainable power sources