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POLICY REVIEW

sludge gas/energy recovery,
vermi-culture, fossilisation
and composting options are
elements of sustainable waste
treatment.

Swales, porous paving, bio-
drainage and storm surge
gates in river, drains and
canals and zero run off
drainage, conserve water
Fig. 4: Strategy of 5 Rs for Waste Management and save human settlements
Source: Ottawa.ca/ Jain A.K. (2018) A Hybrid and Smart Approach Towards from floods. Passive climate
Cleaner Cities, Shelter, October design and rooftop solar
panels generate electricity
instead of power plants and
reduce city’s heat build-up
(Fig. 5). Rooftop vegetation,
ventilation, insulation and
super-insulated glazing can
ensure the building’s thermal
performance (Fig. 6).

Smart glass technology
and district cooling system
Fig. 5: Design of Research Centre in Wageningen, Netherlands (Behmisch,
Behmisch& Partners) features the Sun, Photovoltaic, Courtyard, Skylightand with cool air draughts in
Atrium for Energy Efficiency subterranean clay pipes,
Source: Muller Dominique (2004) Sustainable Architecture and Urbanism, save on air-conditioning
Birkhauser, Basel

Fig. 6: A Concept of Low Energy Building Design
Source: Jain A.K. (2021) Environment, Urbanisation and Development, Discovery Publishing House, New Delhi

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