Avi Friedman

I am researching the main pillars of sustainability are environment, economy and social aspects. The depletion of non-renewable natural resources, elevated levels of greenhouse gas emissions and cli-mate change are a few of the environmental challenges that this paper addresses. The paper demonstrated that DfD cuts that number to less than 30 pounds per square foot with a 75 percent diversion rate. Also, when buildings are carefully taken apart instead of crushed, comparative studies demonstrate that their CO₂ emissions at the end of their lives can be cut by up to 40 per-cent.

On the economic front, I am investigating increasing costs of material, labour, land and infrastructure have posed economic challenges with affordability being paramount among them. Social challenges are also drawing my attention. As the “baby-boom” generation is retiring, housing an elderly population will take priority in many nations. Designing smaller units that respond to the needs of seniors will be a priority.