green vs. sustainable

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Difference of green & sustainable design in Architecture.

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Green & Sustainable -These words have different meanings, yet they should work together to attain occupants well-being & satisfaction. Well-being & satisfaction may collide in this topic that is why design has become a way of formulating strategies & tactics to promote balance between nature & development. Green is a combination of techniques & technological innovations to reduce a developments impact to environment through scientific & improved performance. Sustainability has a wider scope & is a long-term perspective that seeks to encourage people to adopt patterns of sustainable living by taking into considerations the connection of an individual to the surrounding environment, to the community, and to the world.