Ancient systems as a solution for sustainability

Date

2023-08-16

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Yeshiva University, Stern College for Women

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Abstract

In addition to researching – and potentially adopting – methods from ancient architecture and engineering, it is also important to note that many of the approaches presented in what follows are financially beneficial as well, both on the micro and macro levels. While this point may seem logical in that natural resources such as gas and oil have high expense rates (not only are they increasingly more rare – and worse for the environment), but the investment in what are termed “green” or environmentally conscious systems and methods of engineering is not, as many assume, more costly than current systems and methods. Indeed, in many cases, building green can save costs in both the long and even short run; it is simply not as expensive as people might think. 2 This point then begs the question of why people’s perceptions of green architecture and engineering might be skewed or misinformed. This paper hopes to begin that discussion. It is vitally important that all of the innovations explored below become widespread. Understanding why these approaches are still considered novel, even though they are many years old (indeed, in some cases even thousands of years old) is arguably the best place to invest time and research. If these systems and ideas can become more mainstream and utilized, not only will thousands of residents, investors, developers and builders save a lot of money, but, most importantly: they could literally help save the world.

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Undergraduate honors thesis / YU only

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green architecture, TECHNOLOGY::Civil engineering and architecture, ancient architecture, LAW/JURISPRUDENCE::Other law::Environmental law, developers

Citation

Korbin, N. A. (2023, August 16). Ancient systems as a solution for sustainability [Unpublished undergraduate honors thesis, Yeshiva University].