Local wildlife and vegetation should be recognized as part of the construction site if treated as resources to be conserved rather than obstacles to overcome, native plants and animals will make the finished building a more pleasant space for human habitation. (Kim & Rigdon, 1998) “Site conservation” seems like an odd term to mention when constructing a building, but it could be done by first finding the least damaging ways to erect the structure, minimizing excavation, and eliminating the removal of debris. trees or secondly, designing that will have minimal impact on the site once built. It is always preferable to use already developed land, but we do not always have the privilege of coming across such land. (Yenna & Alicia) So the placement of buildings is important to not damage the site, being one of the important factors in sustainable design that would also impact the user. It is important to understand the location, orientation and landscaping of a building as it would affect the local ecosystem. Placements usually take into account the orientation of the sun for natural lighting, shading from nearby structure to reduce the cost of external shading, as well as mechanical ventilation and even wind direction for good ventilation to cool the interior and provide a superior acoustic environment. These few factors would help create a comfortable indoor environment for users through construction
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