Another important aspect of the design was that it would also be a sustainable building.

It includes examples and information of sustainable building including earth shelters.

"From this point of view the Pyramids are the most sustainable buildings in history," he said.

There are several other types of components and materials that can be used in sustainable buildings.

Can it showcase excellent design and sustainable buildings within a good quality environment?

They design, construct and manage safe, sustainable buildings in dangerous parts of the world.

The knowledge derived from the projects will be documented and used to take an active part in developing sustainable buildings.

The developed standards and benchmarks are minimum requirements for sustainable buildings.

This workstream has close links with our wider work on sustainable buildings.

By choosing to build this way, the Garden demonstrates its ongoing commitment to sustainable building and development practices.