SUSTAINABILITY
function . For example , London imports 80 % of its food from around the world , something which Adams explains is simply not sustainable going forward . Promoting self-sufficiency , where individuals are able to grow food at a faster rate , whilst remaining aware of the impact on neighborhoods and microclimates , is something to which society should aspire . Furthermore , greener buildings are attractive assets for new owners and users , especially corporations that place sustainability in high regard . This therefore provides an economic balance , where if individuals are able to make their built environment a better place to be . It will consequently create longterm advantages , and also reduce the number of illnesses contracted due to all round healthier living .
A shift in the dominant focus surrounding ‘ the return on investment – the payback ,’ to one in which whole-life sustainability becomes the key driver within building schemes is something which Adams highlights as the biggest challenge of all .
Supportive technologies Built environment workers will also be responsible for adopting new technologies within their traditional processes in order to support the reduction in energy consumption , which has led to the degradation of the natural environment and the damage of natural capital . Consequently , the sector is fully embedding data-based technologies and also researching artificial intelligence . There is an increase of buildings being manufactured offsite and through
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