Author(s)

Siupang Ho

Corresponding Author

Siupang Ho

ABSTRACT

Sustainable development has become a common theme for all countries in the world in the 21st century, and Eco-build has gradually become a mainstream development direction of the construction industry from an emerging architectural concept. Starting from the concept of Eco-build, this paper gives a brief overview of the basic features of Eco-build: recycling of materials; energy saving and use of renewable resources; waste reduction; environmental and cultural attributes. Also, it analyzes the principles of Eco-build design: integrity, efficiency, flexibility, functionality, and economy.

KEYWORDS

Eco-build, basic characteristics, design principles, architectural design