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Natural or engineered systems, such as parks, green roofs, wetlands, and permeable surfaces, that provide multiple benefits, including stormwater management, climate regulation, biodiversity conservation, and human well-being.
The gases in the Earth's atmosphere that trap heat and contributes to the greenhouse effect, leading to global warming. The most common GHG includes carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous…
The act of conveying a false impression of environmental responsibility or sustainability through misleading or unsubstantiated claims, leading to misconceptions and confusion among consumers.
The phenomenon in which urban areas experience higher temperatures than surrounding rural areas due to the absorption and retention of heat by buildings, pavement, and infrastructure, often exacerbating the impacts…
A building that achieves superior energy efficiency, environmental performance, occupant comfort, and overall sustainability through design, construction, and operation practices that go beyond standard building codes and requirements.
An integrative and interdisciplinary approach to design that considers the interconnectedness of social, economic, cultural, and environmental factors, aiming to create sustainable and harmonious solutions.
The basic rights and freedoms to which all individuals are entitled, regardless of their race, gender, nationality, or socioeconomic status, including the right to life, liberty, security, equality, and a…
An approach that views industrial systems as interconnected components of larger ecosystems, aiming to optimize resource efficiency, reduce waste generation, and promote symbiotic relationships between industries and natural systems.
A collaborative design process that involves various disciplines and stakeholders from the early stages of a project to integrate sustainability principles, efficiency measures, and innovative solutions, resulting in more holistic…
IPCC stands for Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. It’s a scientific body established by the United Nations to provide policymakers with objective and comprehensive assessments of the scientific, technical, and…
The deterioration or loss of the productive capacity and ecological functions of land due to human activities, such as deforestation, overgrazing, soil erosion, and improper land management practices, often resulting…
A systematic analysis of the environmental impacts associated with a product, service, or process throughout its entire life cycle, including raw material extraction, production, use, and disposal, to identify opportunities…
