Europes increasingly tougher environmental laws have forced developers to take the "green" approach to building.
"In today's world, architecture, once described as the noblest of all the arts, must do much more than create artful buildings. It must meet the needs of people socially, culturally, physically, and ecologicallya major challenge in an era faced with pollution; energy crises; and health, safety, and environmental concerns. More and more building and design professionals are turning to sustainable design for solutions, particularly in central Europe where such projects are flourishing." Not only are sustainable buildings friendlier to the environment, but they are healthier to occupy and cheaper to maintain.
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