What are the advantages of protecting the natural environment through sustainable construction?????
Look, for instance, here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_build… several ideas are involved in sustainable construction. Often building materials come from resources that can’t be replaced as quickly as we use them- the destruction of forests, the use of fossil fuels, etc. By using products that can be replaced easily we reduce the destruction of our environment. This helps cut down on global warming not only by leaving trees in place but often by using more locally available materials that require less shipping. Usually a sustainable design includes recylced materials which cuts down on landfill and also uses less energy to create. Sustainable architecture also usually includes heating and lighting options that use less energy, cutting down on the depletion of resources and, again, global warming. There are lots of places to look, the above link is a start.
