Examples of Sustainable

Architecture
An inspiration for the 2041
‘Build your own E-Base’ project
Westborough Primary School, UK
• The structure to be used as an after
school club uses an unusual building
material - cardboard!
• Of course it isn't just cardboard, as it
would get soggy in the rain, or could
burn down
• It uses cardboard panels and cardboard
tubes within the walls, roof and
structure.
• because cardboard is made from
recycled paper, and can be recycled
too, so it is a green material
• because it has the potential to be a
cheap building material
• because it helps the local community
and school
• because it helps the children to learn -
because its fun to do something unusual
Island Wood Center, USA
• All concrete contains 50% flyash, a
recycled utility waste product of coal
• Natural ventilation replaces air
conditioning
• Mats at entry doors are made from
recycled tires
• Many building materials are left
untreated to reduce the use of
chemicals
• More than 50% of wood products are
from sustainable sources
• Photovoltaic (solar energy) roof panels
provide 50% of lighting and electrical
needs
• Composting toilets eliminate water use
• Carpets are made from 95% recycled
materials
BedZED Housing, UK
• A housing development
constructed from
sustainable resources
that uses no fossil fuels
• Provides a solar-
powered electric car
• Rainwater is stored to
use in each house
• Solar panels are on the
roofs
• Turf roofs to help with
insulation
Villa Eila, Guinea
• An individual residence
in Guinea made using
locally found materials
• Wall screens are made
from bamboo
• Roof tiles and bricks are
made from local
earth/mud mixed with
only 5% cement
• Only local wood is used
• The building is angled so
that the wind provide
ventilation and cooling