The Sustainability of a Building Is Not Simply a Function

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Essay

The sustainability of a building is not simply a function of the design of the building but also a function the sustainable practices used in construction. State at least two items where the contracting community contributes toward a sustainable building.

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Definitions:

Surface Area

The total area of the surface of a three-dimensional object.

Active Transport

The movement of molecules across a cell membrane from a lower to a higher concentration, requiring energy in the form of ATP.

Intestinal Lumen

The hollow part of the intestine through which digested food and secretions move.

Ions

Atoms or molecules that carry a net electric charge due to the loss or gain of one or more electrons.