chp 9 : sustainable development of housing

Question 1

how does housing affect the natural environmental

Answer 1

use of natural resources
environmental pollution

Question 2

use of natural resources

Answer 2

to make space for building, land needs to be cleared and forests are depleted

Question 3

environmental pollution

Answer 3

pollution is the introduction of substances that do not normally belong in the environment. it is often harmful to animals plants and humans
land pollution can be defined as broadly and narrowly.
in narrow sense, land pollution is soil contamination , such as sewage, waste water and factory chemicals.
in broader sense, land pollution is garbage or industrial waste

Question 4

how does access to housing affect people

Answer 4

provision of basic needs
presence of amenities
presence of communities

Question 5

provision of basic needs

Answer 5

shelter and sanitation -> reduce spread and outbreak of diseases
access of water and electricity -> usually developed with housing projects

Question 6

presence of amenities

Answer 6

desirable and useful features to make life’s easier for residents
convenient

Question 7

presense of communities

Answer 7

space of social needs, spaces for social gatherings
allow inclusive in the neighbourhood so people know others within the neighbourhood make frnds and seek companionship
sense of belonging and inclusivity

Question 8

how can housing be sustainable managed?

Answer 8

integrated land use planning
provision of inclusive public housing
environmental features in buildings
improvement to the conditions of slums

Question 9

integrated land use planning

Answer 9

different stakeholders, planning authorities and commercial businesses to come together to make decisions on how the city should be developed and manage-> to coordinate activities in a sustainable fashion

Question 10

provision of inclusive public housing

Answer 10

provide a range of housing to cater to diff grps of ppl
ppl of all ages and physical conditions to make them feel at ease
to make inclusive housing is costly and more time consuming

Question 11

environmental features in building

Answer 11

solar panels : offset electrical consumption of common lighting
water efficient fittings : to minimise water consumption
green roofs and walls : to reduce surrounding temperatures
these can incorporate cleaner and greener technologies to ensure long term sustainability

Question 12

improvements to the conditions of slums

Answer 12

improve the conditions of slums is btr than demolishing them

improve access to basic services and the building quality of their homes
improve slums -> occupants more motivated to invest and make improvements, btr access clean water and sanitation services