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Design for sustainable living using the principles of green design aims to:
•Maximise the use of natural lighting and ventilation in buildings
•minimise the need for artificial heating and cooling by using the principles of passive and low energy design to create thermally comfortable spaces
•design for energy and water efficiency
•use natural, non-toxic and locally available materials
•support local economies and use labour intensive construction technologies
•incorporate the ‘cradle to cradle’ design philosophy, for resource efficiency
•incorporate renewable energy technologies
•incorporate water harvesting/recycling/conserving systems
•reduce the daily consumption of buildings through creative design solutions
•consider local climate, geology, flora and fauna in design and siting of buildings
•design loving living spaces which encourage connection with mother earth and conscious living
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