Sustainable Development of Housing

How are housing developments resource-intensive?

• Land needs to be cleared to create space

• Building materials such as wood comes from forests

• Electricity that powers appliances comes from fossil fuels

• Metals that reinforce houses come from mining of ground

What negative environmental impact does housing have?

• Over-extraction of resources

• Greater sense of community

• More inclusiveness among residents

• Land pollution from excessive waste

Lack of access to housing causes:

• poorer health

• less access to amenities

• lower sense of security

• More expensive housing costs

How does housing affect natural environment negatively?

• Construction noise

• Accessible green space (i.e. parks)

• Burning of fossil fuels by households for domestic activities

• Oil and chemicals from vehicles at housing estates washed into water bodies through drain networks

The definition of 'Sustainable' means - Meeting the needs of now without compromising future generations. Is this true or False?

• True

• False

Q.NO.5 Which of the following is a reason of noise pollution?

• Domestic sewerage
• industrial waste
• Vehicles

• Emission of gases

What is important for a sustainable building? Select all that apply

• Sustainable electricity and source of power

• Sustainable building features - natural temperature control, natural disaster management, and effective waste management, roof top water recycling

• Renewable materials used for making the building

• Elevators

• Lobby lights

Strategies that ensure adequate quality housing

• Integrated land use planning

• Inclusive public housing designs

• Environmental features in buildings

• Improving conditions of slums

Examples of environmental features found in buildings

• Lifts

• Recycling bins

• Green roofs

• Solar panels

Ways to ensure inclusive housing

• Different housing sizes and types

• Having integrated designs

• Cool coatings on walls

• Ramps to assist wheelchair bound residents