Figure 4: The Three Pillars of Sustainability
Each one of these facets of the sustainability fulfils specific functions for example:
4.1. Environmental sustainability
Environmental is the ability to preserve rates of renewable resource harvest, …show more content…
In other words, a better quality of life for the society.
4.3. Economic sustainability
The economic sustainability is related with the practice or use of several strategies for employing existing resources optimally resulting a beneficial and responsible balance with the environment. It is also involved in jobs prosperity wealth creation, development and social equity.
According to the Sustainable Sydney 2030, some of the strategies, actions and planes that can be taken to create an environmental construction, and even more, an environmental country is:
Low-carbon/ save energy; related to improve the rates of energy consumption and emissions.
Water sensitive; reusing and controlling the amount of water in use.
Climate resilient; developing the capacity socio-ecological.
Zero waste; recycling, reuse and reduce the amount of waste that is produce.
Active and connected; thinking in smart projects and choices that join and develop our surroundings in an easier and more durable …show more content…
These materials have been used as follows, the upper side of the bridge will mainly consist of soft materials and planting. The wood will be used for the pedestrian zones, having benches, weather protection and integrated vertical connections giving a fantastic landscape. (Snohetta, 2013)
On the other hand, Hisingbron Brigde will be using the steel on the underside face of the bridge, where it will be in a dark toned lacquered steel, giving a reflecting surface that will mirror the city, river and the passing boats in a fantastic, exciting and expressive way. Finally, the concrete material will be used to carry out the whole superstructure, where it covers foundations, slabs, bridge piles and some other structures. (Snohetta, 2013)
During the construction of the Hisingsbron Bridge, companies have had high ambitions in terms of environmental work. This intention will contribute to a positive, inspiring and safe experience for the citizens. Noise and vibration are two factors that companies are aware of during the construction, limiting the disturbance as much as conceivable for the citizens, using intelligent devices and also organizing the hours of performance (work). (Mehner, H.