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Four factors to consider when designing a green building

Two weeks ago, we looked at the first five points in the UN-Habitat charter for sustainable building design in tropical countries. Today we look at four more guidelines.

1. Window openings: The size of windows should be designed according to prevailing climatic conditions.

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