discovery centre
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Discovery Centre Stephanie Sardinha
What is sustainabilitySustainability 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.
Importance of SustainabilitySustainability 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
Incorporation WE have incorporated sustainable
solutions when planning our vision for Wentworth Point by
Having a discovery centre
Thinking about affordability
Thinking about these solutions in the long term
Different Sustainable options
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
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
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
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