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Sustainable Building Essay 1

February 14, 2011

What are the benefits and pitfalls of approaching sustainable building from philosophical position?
Pitfalls
Sustainable building versus conventional building is like a child getting adopted by a new set of parents. The child has been following a set of disciplines and behavioral patterns that fit with their biological parent’s beliefs and tolerances. When they come under the new parents care they share the same basic needs; food, water and a safe environment in which to be in. The difference though is that the understanding and beliefs and tolerances of the adoptive parents and child are different. So it ... Read More