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Buildings have diverse effects on the environment during their entire life cycle. Although the tangible impacts are visible only after construction begins, decisions made on the drawing board have long-term environmental consequences. To achieve environmental sustainability in the building sector, architects must be educated about environmental issues during their professional training. University faculties have to foster environmental awareness, introduce students to environmental ethics, and develop their skills and knowledge base in sustainable design. In spite of the urgent need, teaching materials specifically designed for sustainable architecture have been virtually non-existent.
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de Grassi, M., Naticchia, B. (2001). Modelling Environmental Complexity for Sustainable Design Practice. In: Maiellaro, N. (eds) Towards Sustainable Building. The GeoJournal Library, vol 61. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-3563-6_9
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