discovery centre

Discovery Centre Stephanie Sardinha

What is sustainabilitySustainability according to the dictionary means the ability to be sustained, supported, upheld, or confirmed. In Wentworth Point, sustainability means ensuring that the area Incorporates the environment, Allows the community to involve and

interact with the environment Ensures the longevity of the environment.

Importance of SustainabilitySustainability is important when designing for many reasons To ensure the longevity of the environment To ensure that the natural landscape is not

damaged during the process of building and people living

To Maximise resources To minimise costs in construction and for

families living there

Incorporation WE have incorporated sustainable

solutions when planning our vision for Wentworth Point by

Having a discovery centre

Thinking about affordability

Thinking about these solutions in the long term

Different Sustainable options

Solar Panels Capture heat from the sun Don’t burn fossil fuels, therefore reduce

pollution This expensive investment pays off in

the long term as it reduces your energy bills

Long term solutions lead to sustainable living in Wentworth Point

Recycled Paper Pamphlets There are a few ways in which this

option is sustainable 1) Re-use paper, meaning less trees are

cut down, saving the environment 2) Recycled Paper is cheaper than

regular paper 3) Less printing if we use the same

pamphlets again

Rain Water Tanks Collect water- its essentially free The conserve one of Australia's most

scarce water sources They reduce water bills Investment pays of during the long

term, meaning they can be used for a long time

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