1. Analyse and explain the principles of eco-architecture in the urban living built-up environment. With reference to at least 4 examples‚ describe the application of environmentally conscious architecture that has been successfully implemented in Singapore. In light of unprecedented growth and rapid urbanisation in Singapore‚ it has become a great challenge to ensure that economic growth does not come at a high environmental price. In order to continue pursuing long term economy growth and environmental
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THESIS: TOP-TIER MOTORSPORTS‚ SUCH AS FORMULA 1 SHOULD BE ENCOURAGED TO IMPLIMENT ENVIRONMENTAL FRIENDLY TECHNOLOGIES As much as cynicism surrounding the use of ecofriendly vehicles is that they will be slow and thus be a set back to the gains made in motor sports over the years the bottom line is it’s an important step towards having our children and other generations live in a better future than destroy their live hood today. Since the stakes are high as far as environmental degradation and
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International Trade and Finance Speech International Trade and Finance Speech Foreign exchange rates and International trade are important aspects of economics. The United States macroeconomy’s health is determined by these concepts and their factors. International Trade Exports and imports are what encompass international trade balance. When there are more exports over imports a trade surplus happens and when there are more imports over exports a trade deficit happens. A country will acquire
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Family Friendly Benefits “Family friendly” has become a prominent concept in most capitalist societies. The term can be widely used to describe numerous occurrences but most often it is used to describe specific policies that are seen for facilitating a better work and family balance for employees. Family friendly can even be further extended to apply to individual workplaces or enterprises that offer a special abundance of family friendly practices‚ policies and employment benefits. Family
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Friendly Cards‚ Inc. Statement of the problem: Amy McConville‚ a friend and financial consultant of Wendy Beaumont‚ the president of Friendly Cards Inc.‚ needs to come up with some suggestions concerning the financing of Friendly’s expansion. Amy has been doing research on the firm and money is tight right now. The cost of financing growth right now is high and Friendly Card’s is projecting 20% growth in sales next year and even more the following year. The company has never been without
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Eco – Cities Mehraz Khaleghi Kerahroodi This week‚ unlike previous weeks‚ we face societies who could effectively manage their cities‚ in terms of environmental aspects. Their success is‚ mostly‚ linked to strong mayoral leadership and people’s active participation in city programs; purchasing city-issues bond or even collecting garbage. These actions showed their commitment to sustainable development. But‚ this couldn’t be done without good understanding of local culture. Besides‚ these
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I am a coin of one rupee born in the year 1970. But very sad to say ‚ I can’t celebrate my birthday. Because I don’t have any birth certificate so‚ nobody knows the exact date. The year is only known to me as it’s engraved on my body. After I was born I was kept in a locker along with my other brothers and sisters Then‚ one day a shopkeeper involved me in a transaction As a balance amount‚ to a mother I was given. The mother’s boy wasn’t fascinated by my cute body Without hesitation
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Ecotourism is a form of tourism involving visiting fragile‚ pristine‚ and relatively undisturbed natural areas‚ intended as a low-impact and often small scale alternative to standard commercial (mass) tourism. Its purpose may be to educate the traveller‚ to provide funds forecological conservation‚ to directly benefit the economic development and political empowerment of local communities‚ or to foster respect for different cultures and for human rights. Since the 1980s ecotourism has been considered
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ECO ATM Almost all consumer electronics contain toxic materials such as lead‚ mercury‚ arsenic and a broad variety of other materials that pose a threat to the environment and health. Now multiple these hazards by 3 billion! Concerned now? Have you often thought about recycling your cell phone or old laptop computer‚ but simply decided it was too difficult to figure out how? You’re not alone. A consumer survey recently conducted by Nokia in the U.S. reported that‚ out of 6‚500 households‚ only
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disappear within the next few decades unless drastic measures are taken. Other forests and regions are in danger too. Although in some places tourism growth has threatened wildlife‚ in most cases it inspires many to conserve it. 2. Definition of eco-tourism Ecotourism is travelling to natural places that are vulnerable and the tourists are required to act responsibly in order to minimize the negative aspects of tourism on the environment and enhance the cultural integrity of the local people.
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