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POLICY REVIEW

Fig. 2: The cornerstone of a climate resilient and green habitat is by Integrating of the Ecology, Services and Networks, Transport,
Built Environment and Heritage
Source: DUAC/Amit Ghoshal (2015) Punjabi Bagh Project, DUAC, New Delhi
approach towards ecology, greenery, water supply, Carbon neutral buildings,
transport, built environment, air, sewerage, solid waste energy and transport
services networks and the management, and energy minimising the use of
conservation of the heritage (Fig. 2). fossil fuels and by lifecycle
and natural resources – approach make the built
environment sustainable
and energy efficient. The
use of (Fig. 3). Trigeneration
energy systems, sponge parks
and pavements that absorb
rainwater, dual piping for
recycled wastewater, water
saving toilets and taps, and
satellite controlled micro-
irrigation can cut down water
and power consumption
significantly.

Strategy of 5 Rs of waste
management (Fig. 4), three
bin recycling with separate
bins for trash, recyclables
and compost, enzyme based
Fig. 3: Circular Construction Life Cycle- Values and Outcomes
Source: Ninni Westerholm (2021) Developed from UNEP STP, bio-remedial treatment,

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