Faculty: architecture topic : constructive system of dwelling house teacher

Source and reuse of materials
Choose materials that are:

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  lifecycle certified by an accredited scheme (for example, Good Environmental Choice Australia, Global GreenTag, EcoSpecifier Global)
  
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  renewable, in preference to those from finite resources
  
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  low in embodied energy, unless that will be balanced by operating energy savings
  
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  certified as not threatening to biodiversity
  
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  low toxicity in both production and operation
  
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  high in renewable or recycled content (for example, fibre cement cladding, sustainably managed forest timber frames or recycled plastic/sawdust decking), as long as the durability and performance are appropriate.
  

Design for:

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  structural efficiency to minimise overall material use, waste, transport and processing
  
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  deconstruction, recycling and reuse
  
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  construction systems with known low wastage rates and environmentally sound production processes.
  

Transportation

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  Use locally made products where possible to reduce transportation.
  
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  In remote areas, avoid systems with a high on-site labour component to reduce travelling.
  

Site-specific considerations
Other considerations that may be relevant to your site include:

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  specific site requirements such as slope, stormwater, sediment control, biodiversity impact, noise control and fire resistance
  
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  regulatory and planning issues
  
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  exposure to natural hazards such as fire, termites, storms, UV and humidity.