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Sustainable design aims to reduce or completely eliminate negative environmental impacts through thoughtful designs. This concept can be applied across all fields of design such as designing buildings,cars , clothing or products.

what is sustainability ? asked my mind today ….i said it is very clear …it means sustaining ability to be undergo a supportive cycle of material during its life time and afterword but what is it that that requires to be sustained,why it is now become the catch word of the industry in building design or interior design as it is one of the largest sector of energy consumption whether in decoration , renovation or architectural changed in the spaces.Designer’s needs to take the responsibility amidst covid -19 pandemic to propose goals for upcoming times which are less harmful on planet earth .The goals of sustainable construction are to reduce the industry’s impact on the environment. Sustainable construction methods include: … creating a healthy, environmentally-friendly environment; protecting the natural environment. A sustainable product is one which protects the environment during its entire life for Example of sustainable materials are beeswax , coconut , cork , bamboo; wood; hemp; wool; linen; straw; clay, stone etc. As like healthy food is required for a green body and mind so is green practices are required for your spaces to increase the livable , viable and habitable spaces with healthier longevity.

What does a material do to planet after it is mistakenly selected

Circula economy model would be a wise model to work around

A circular economy refers to an theory that is an economic system aimed at continual use of resources in circular system i.ebirth , usage and recycling . … This is a rehabilitation approach in contrast to the traditional linear economy, which has a “take, make, dispose” model of production.

Ideally, sustainable materials conform to each of the following characteristics.

· Health. There is no uncertainty that the material , matter & substance does not harm the health of people in the way that it is used in products, services and buildings. …

· Responsibly Sourced. …

· Environmental Impact. …

· Economical. …

· Efficient. …

· Quality of Life. …

· Resilience. …

· Renewable.

Six Key Factors for Achieving Sustainable Manufacturing

· Optimize your current use of fossil fuels. This is a given. …

· Eliminate waste. Another no-brainer. …

· Reduce, or eliminate, pollution. …

· Recycle. …

· Recover energy, don’t turn it into heat! …

· Save Time.

WHAT WE CAN DO AS LAYMAN

· When deciding on a designer or stylist for your home, only consider those that use green practices or materials when constructing homes. Put great consideration into the environmental impact of decisions you take. Choose to install solar panels, Energy Star rated windows, and Energy Star rated appliances, as these can help to ensure the smallest environmental impact possible. Once you’re moved in, making a noble effort to decrease waste of any kind and working to conserve water and energy will help to ensure your home runs as efficiently and greenly as possible.Be Mindful Of Your Eco Footprint , Carbon Foot Print & Water Foot Print.Use a approach to create a Non –toxic home for family and pets as much as possible.

· The importance of environmental awareness has increased as the concern for global warming has increased. Greener practices from all businesses are now top concerns for consumers. They want to ensure that they’re leaving the smallest environmental footprint possible. Now a days the designers and Architects have picked up on this interest as more and more are now offering green building in their construction. They utilize sustainable resources and eco- friendly business practices to ensure the smallest impact on the environment possible.

As building practices ensure the smallest possible environmental footprint. Green practices can help minimize waste, conserve energy, and even save money. Our future generation future depend on our efforts to be more green. This is of chief importance for the future of our society. Sustainable practicesare ancient practices of living that needs to be integrated into all construction endeavors for the future of the earth. Think circular and not linear – New Times, new vision & new methods of planning is the essential need of the hour.