Buildings designed today contribute to severe ecological and economical problems which demand heating, cooling, ventilation and lighting systems which cause depletion of environmental resources.
An Architect has to assess this parameter and make decisions which respond to economical and ecological context creating a satisfactory environment.       
Architect can bring in the energy efficiency and cost effectiveness in his design, moreover by use of local materials with consideration to local climate and participation of local people would head to ‘A Holistic Design Approach’.           
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