SRT112 Study Guide - Final Guide: Air Barrier, Environmental Protection, Strategic Planning
15 Aug 2018
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More modern houses are large on small allotments with a current trend towards terraces. Melbourne developed towards the south east due to the open land and to follow the yarra for water and as infrastructure grew people were more attracted towards the area until they reached the dandenong"s. The government is planning significant infrastructure and transport development to shift out wards. Environmental sustainability involves protecting the environment at a constant level without damaging it further. It has been estimated that buildings contribute 40-50% of greenhouse gas emissions globally. In victoria, the commercial and residential sectors account for over 40% of annual greenhouse gas emissions. If we do not reduce greenhouse gas emissions, global warming will accelerate. Any significant change in climate will impact the world"s ecosystems and our futures. Sustainability in the built environment involves promoting energy and water efficient buildings and minimizing their ecological footprint. Human thermal comfort depends on environmental and personal factors.
