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When you think of sustainability, think AFCEE
The Air Force has defined Sustainability as (from UFC 4-030-01):
In April 1987, the United Nations World Commission on Environment and Development (also known as the Brundtland Commission) defined Sustainable Development as "development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." Applied to the built environment, Sustainable Development means to plan, program, site, design, construct, renovate, operate, maintain, deconstruct, and remove facilities in ways that: efficiently use energy, water, and materials; improve and protect built and natural environments; and providelong-term benefits for occupant health, productivity, and comfort. Within the building industry, Sustainable Development is also known by such terms as "green," "high performance," or "environmentally friendly."
From a military perspective, "sustainability" is the capacity to continue the mission without compromise. It is the ability to operate into the future without decline - either in the mission or the natural and man-made systems that support it.
This site provides information and guidance on sustainability in three areas: Sustainable Design & Development, Sustainable Operations, and Sustainable Communities. Each page shows how sustainability can be implemented from different perspectives, namely, new construction, operations, and installation management.
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