2. What is sustainability
Sustainability according to the dictionary
means the ability to be sustained,
supported, upheld, or confirmed.
In Wentworth Point, sustainability means
ensuring that the area
Incorporates the environment,
Allows the community to involve and
interact with the environment
Ensures the longevity of the environment.
3. Importance of Sustainability
Sustainability is important when designing for
many reasons
To ensure the longevity of the environment
To ensure that the natural landscape is not
damaged during the process of building and
people living
To Maximise resources
To minimise costs in construction and for
families living there
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6. Incorporation
WE have incorporated sustainable
solutions when planning our vision for
Wentworth Point by
11. Solar Panels
Capture heat from the sun
Don’t burn fossil fuels, therefore reduce
pollution
This expensive investment pays off in the
long term as it reduces your energy bills
Long term solutions lead to sustainable
living in Wentworth Point
12. Recycled Paper Pamphlets
There are a few ways in which this option
is sustainable
1) Re-use paper, meaning less trees are
cut down, saving the environment
2) Recycled Paper is cheaper than
regular paper
3) Less printing if we use the same
pamphlets again
13. Rain Water Tanks
Collect water- its essentially free
The conserve one of Australia's most
scarce water sources
They reduce water bills
Investment pays of during the long term,
meaning they can be used for a long
time
