Describe your favourite clothes. What would be in your ideal wardrobe?

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fairly simple: choose energy efficiency wherever possible; work in harmony 
with the natural features and resources surrounding the project site; and use 
materials that are sustainably grown or recycled rather than new materials 
from non-renewable resources. 
Building materials may be sought within a 500-mile radius of the building 
site to minimize the use of fuel for transportation. The building itself may be 
oriented a particular direction to take advantage of naturally occurring features 
such as wind direction and angle of the sun. When possible, building materials 
may be gleaned from the site itself; for example, if a new structure is being 
constructed in a wooded area, wood from the trees which were cut to make 
room for the building would be re-used as part of the building itself. Taking 
advantage of available natural light reduces dependence on artificial (energy-
using) light sources. Well-insulated windows, doors, and walls help reduce 
energy loss, thereby reducing energy usage. 
Low-impact building materials are used wherever feasible: for example, 
insulation may be made from low VOC (volatile organic compound)-emitting 
materials such as recycled denim, rather than the fiberglass insulation which is 
dangerous to breathe. To discourage insect damage, the insulation may be 
treated with boric acid. Organic or milk-based paints may be used. 
Architectural salvage and reclaimed materials are used when appropriate 
as well. When older buildings are demolished, frequently any good wood is 
reclaimed, renewed, and sold as flooring. Many other parts are reused as well, 
such as doors, windows, mantels, and hardware, thus reducing the consump-
tion of new goods. When new materials are employed, green designers look 
for materials that are rapidly replenished, such as bamboo, which can be har-
vested for commercial use after only 6 years of growth, or cork oak, in which 
only the outer bark is removed for use, thus preserving the tree. 
Good green design also reduces waste, of both energy and material. Dur-
ing construction phase, the goal is to reduce the amount of material going to 
landfills. Astutely designed buildings also help reduce the amount of waste 
generated by the occupants as well, by providing onsite solutions such as 
compost bins to reduce matter going to landfills. 
To reduce the impact on wells or water treatments plants, several options 
exist. “Greywater”, wastewater from sources such as dishwashing or washing 
machines, can be used to flush toilets, water lawns, and wash cars. Rainwater 
collectors are used for similar purposes, and some homes use specially de-
signed rainwater collectors to gather rainwater for all water use, including 
drinking water. 

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