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by Jeffrey C Kadlowec, Registered Architect Improving the sustainability of urban development will rely on integration of green construction. Economic growth, ecological balance, and social equilibrium are the core principles for any stable urban area [1]. This can be achieved by focusing on energy and water efficiency, reducing operating cost, saving non-renewable resources, and improving environmental friendliness. Government standards have been set in many of these areas, and more people—both in and out of the industry—have adopted the mindset towards sustainable development. Total Quality Management (TQM) is the idea applied across service and manufacturing sectors to enhance the quality in.
