Ecologically Sustainable Housing

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Science 21 Materials Bronze Age-21st Century Edan Kopec Contents Page Introduction 3 Aim 3 Materials 8 Method 8 Results 8 Discussion 9 Conclusion 12 References 12 Introduction Ecologically sustainable development aims to conserve our ecosystem for the benefit of the future generations. It is a structure that is designed to create and sustain mutually beneficial relationships with all of the elements of its local ecology. Ecologically sustainable development can be achieved through the use of the precautionary principle, namely that if there are threats of serious or irreversible environmental damage, lack of full scientific certainty should not be used as a reason for postponing measures to prevent environmental degradation. Ecological sustainable development also includes housing. With ecological sustainable houses the aim is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, water, waste, dwellings, staff engagement and community greening. Many countries have taken on different building methods and materials to build houses that are ecologically sustainable. (Wikipedia, 2011) Earthen buildings can be made out of a vast variety of materials such as fired clay, compressed dirt and a mixture of clay, sand, straw and water. In many places houses are built under ground or in hills this is due to dirt being a good and natural insulator. Other places use dirt bags for the same effect. These types of houses are good as they stop the trees being cut down and use natural materials which are good in many years time for the earth. Energy converters are important in an eco friendly home. There are multiple different types of energy converters that are best for a house one of these is solar energy. Solar energy has many benefits one being it is a natural resource and no green house gases are emitted from the generation of

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