PDX_07_Sustainable Design Flashcards
Meeting needs of the present generation w/o compromising ability of future generations to meet their needs
Sustainability
Zone of earth,
surface to 5 miles deep
Ecosphere
Zone of earth,
surface to 5 miles up
into the troposphere
Biosphere
The lower portion of earths atmosphere,
contains 80% of atmospheres mass,
88% of its water vapor and aerosols
Troposphere
The connections humans subconsciously seek w/ rest of life
Biophilia
Something organic which mold can use as energy source.
Organic feedstock
Natural Step organized this year
1996
The Natural sSep:
Elements from the earth must not be…
Extracted at a greater rate than they can be replenished
The natural step:
People must protect and preserve…
Other living organisms
The natural step:
Manufacture materials can’t be made faster than…
Can be integrated back into nature
The natural step:
Resources must be used…
Fairly and efficiently.
The natural step:
Buildings consume…
40% worlds energy,
= 1/3 worlds omissions,
and 2% of acid rain causing CO2
The Awahnee Principles:
Communities should contain…
Housing, shops, workplaces, schools, Parks, and civic places… All of which people need in their daily lives
Awahnee Principles were developed in
1991
The Awahnee Principles:
Size of a community should be such that…
Everything one needs daily is within walking distance.
