The document discusses several concepts related to sustainable development including: 1) The World Commission on Environment and Development in 1983 which proposed long-term environmental strategies for sustainable development. 2) Some symptoms and causes of threats to the environment like poverty, population growth, and economic crisis. 3) Several case studies of sustainable architecture and urban planning projects from around the world like Dongtan Zero Carbon City in China and Cheonggyecheon in Seoul, South Korea.

1. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Introduction Quick Facts

3. Our Common Future Bruntland Commission

16. JM Tjibaou Cultural Center Renzo Piano Sustainable material&construction

21. Jacob Creeks Visitor Centre To Attract Native Birds To Encourage Native Plants, such as gum trees Wastewater and rainwater treatment Hassell Pty Ltd

22. Jacob Creeks Visitor Centre Rainwater for Flushing Toilets Wastewater for watering gum trees and cleaning purposes Hassell Pty Ltd

23. Jacob Creeks Visitor Centre For Private Audience Only Disclaimer: This is not an authorized handbook about this specific matters, please refer to eligible sources if you have further question Thursday, 28 th July 2005 Timber was recycled from a bridge in Queensland Building is naturally ventilated Hassell Pty Ltd

24. The Red Centre UNSW Double Façade for sun protection during summer And heat protection during winter FJMT

25. The Red Centre UNSW Natural Ventilation Except for computer room Active façade on the west and east façade in order to control sun reflection FJMT

26. Cheonggyecheon, Seoul Traffic Chaos, Car Oriented City (168.000cars/day, 62.5% through traffic) ‘ Ugly’ Landscape Reject of original water stream Air pollution BEFORE

27. Cheonggyecheon, Seoul Dismantling elevated highways Prioritizing buses and other public transport Restore original water stream Lower surface temperatures (3.6 ºC) AFTER

28. Cheonggyecheon, Seoul Creating a new public space Improvement for neighborhood building (window display, tourist attraction) AFTER

29. CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCE RENZO PIANO