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sustainable housing - Coggle Diagram
sustainable housing
economic sustainability
coast
materials for consruction
utilities
property charges
maintenance
upgrades
major replacements
resale value
benefits
reduced hot water running costs
reduced cold water running costs
social sustainability
aesthetics
safety
security
accessibility
functionality
future
modifications
live ability for future generations
benefits
safe accessibility
people of all ages and abilities
environmental sustainability
water
energy
emissions
waste
vegetation
pollutants
contamination
benefits
using less valuable resources
creating less wastewater
what makes good design?
orientation
glazing
thermal mass
insulation
ventilation
climate conditions
climate-responsive design
cater for present and future predicted water patterns
temperature
heat waves
rainfall
variability
minimise the impact of urban heat island effect
high amount of hardened surfaces
little vegetation in neighbouring area
can be applied when retrofitting existing homes
minimise need to use air conditioning in summer
lighter colours on external surfaces
adding shade via wide eaves and window awnings
promoting ventilation through house
adding insulation in roof