07/07/2011

Sustainable Building Practices in Botswana - boidus.co.bw

I have just come across the website boidus.co.bw, which is a network and platform of discussion of architecture in Botswana. 

Amongst other interesting articles, you can find a 3 part essay on the subject of sustainability in the built environment, focusing on the context of Botswana. With these articles the author intends to 'continue discussions that have been started by G. Manowe (writing for Sunday Standard) on the subject of sustainability in the built environment.'. He further discusses 'sustainability in the context of buildings and settlements as; building processes that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building’s life-cycle; from sitting to design, construction, operation, maintenance, renovation, and demolition (Green Building, MIT).' 
The author addresses issues of Climatic Elements, Building Design and Measuring Sustainability; International Rating Schemes.

In case this subject interest you, here are the links for all 3 parts of the essay.

Sustainable Building Practices in Botswana: Part 1
Sustainable Building Practices in Botswana: Part 2
Sustainable Building Practices in Botswana: Part 3

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