I LIKE YOU,AND I HOPE THAT

YOU LIKE ME TO.

AND I WANT YOU TO BE,

AS HAPPY AS ME,CAUSE I LIKE YOU.

Our Song for this Se-mester

Building GreenIn recent years, many people have joined the growing movement for sus-tainable develop-ment.

In recent years, many people have joined the growing movement for sus-tainable develop-ment.

Building GreenThe goal of sustain-able development is to balance the needs of people with the protection of nature.

The goal of sustain-able development is to balance the needs of people with the protection of nature.

Building GreenFor example, many ar-chitects and builders have been working to come up with new ways to construct buildings.

For example, many ar-chitects and builders have been working to come up with new ways to construct buildings.

Building GreenThe buildings need to be economical and safe for the health of the peo-ple who use them,

The buildings need to be economical and safe for the health of the peo-ple who use them,

Building Greenbut they need to be safe for the envi-ronment at the same time.

but they need to be safe for the envi-ronment at the same time.

Building GreenCalled “green build-ings,” these environ-mentally friendly schools, homes, and offices are designed to save energy and water,

Called “green build-ings,” these environ-mentally friendly schools, homes, and offices are designed to save energy and water,

Building Greenand make use of materials that do not damage the environment.

and make use of materials that do not damage the environment.

Building GreenThey might not seem different from regular buildings, but take a closer look!

They might not seem different from regular buildings, but take a closer look!

Comprehension Question

What is the goal of sustain-able

development?The goal of sustainable de-

velopment is to balance the needs of people with the protection of nature.

VocabularySustainable: To give sup-

port.The goal of sustainable de-

velopment is to balance the needs of people with the protection of nature.

(p220)

VocabularyBalance: Harmony

The goal of sustainable de-velopment is to balance the needs of people with the protection of nature.

(p220)

Here are some examples of “Balance and Harmony.”

Which is the correct one for us?

VocabularyArchitect: A person who

designs buildings.Many architects and

builders have been work-ing to come up with new ways to construct build-

ings. (p220)

I will show you five Archi-tects and their creations. Please match the Archi-tect to their building.

1) Michelangelo

2) Bernini

3) Antonio Gaudi 

4) Frank Lloyd Wright

5) Jørn Utzon 

VocabularyEconomical: Careful use of

resources.

The buildings need to be economical and safe.

(p220)

VocabularyEnvironmentally: Careful

use of resources.Called “green buildings,”

these environmentally friendly schools, homes…

(p220)

Vocabulary

Damage: To cause harm.

Make use of materials that do not damage the envi-

ronment. (p220)

Vocabulary

Make use of: Objects to use.

Make use of materials that do not damage the environment.

(p220)

Vocabulary

Take a closer look: To examine or inspect.

They might not seem dif-ferent from regular build-

ings, but take a closer look.

(p220)

Let’s have a closer look at some images through an “Electron” Microscope!

Can you remem-ber the six Bugs

we took a closer

look at?