CON6 · 1 Sustainable construction methods mind map
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Whole life
Sustainability: Meet needs while reducing long-term harm
Financial benefits: Efficient resource use can reduce later costs
People and cultural value: Comfort and identity affect the usefulness of buildings
Pollution
Pollution pathways: Control the source before contamination spreads
Carbon across the life cycle: Embodied and operational emissions both matter
Protecting habitats: Avoidance comes before compensating for damage
Materials 1
Timber, straw and wool: Renewable materials still need suitable detailing
Metals and reclaimed masonry: Recovery can reduce new extraction
Roof choices: Consider reuse and locally suitable materials
Waste hierarchy: Prevent waste before planning disposal
Connections
Whole life → Pollution: Choices affect whole-life impacts
