Sustainability of resources

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Saibai Island, TSIRC › Infrastructure › Sustainability of resources

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  • 01/03/2025 at 1:50 pm #8735
    Noah Tabone
    Participant

      Hi Guys,
      In regards to using Local materials such as timber for trusses or coral for a concrete aggregate, is there any way to determine the environmental impact this would have as we would be removing mangroves that (to my understanding) are already struggling and destroying coral reefs to gain access to building resources.

      Thanks 🙂
      Noah

      04/03/2025 at 9:34 am #8740
      Anthony Brady
      Keymaster

        Hi Noah,

        It’s great that you are thinking about what local materials could be used for your design and any potential environmental impacts the use of these materials might have.

        With regards to both mangroves and coral reefs, I would suggest avoiding these as alternative materials. As you’ve already acknowledged, these sources are already threatened and both provide critical ecological services to Saibai Island’s coastline.

        During the design process, it is okay for you to make some reasonable assumptions based on your own research. Have a look through the interactives and photo galleries to see if you can see any other materials that might be better suited.

        Cheers,
        Anthony

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