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1. Applying sustainable development to construction
1.1 Definition of sustainable development
The most common definition of sustainable development is "development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs" (Brundtland Commission – 1987). Put more simply, the challenge of sustainable development is to meet the needs of current generations without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
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Applying sustainable development to construction
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Websites
HQE Association https://www.assohqe.org
Observatory set up by ADEME (French Environment and Energy Management Agency) http://www.pcet-ademe.fr
Regulations
Grenelle 1 Law no. 2009-967 of August 3, 2009 on the implementation of the Grenelle Environment Round Table.
Grenelle 2 Act no. 2010-788 of July 2, 2010 on the national commitment to the environment.
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