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New Design Philosophies
in Architecture as a Way
of Achieving Substantial
Improvements of Office
Buildings’ Quality
in Consideration of
Sustainable Development
Dariusz Masły
INTRODUCTION
The world of the 21st century is characterized by an increasing need for making building projects
more ecologically viable. In the current situation where buildings in developed countries are respon-
sible for around 50% of greenhouse gas emissions, being the most signicant cause of environmen-
tal damage, it is critical that we create buildings with thorough knowledge of their impact on the
planet’s ecosystems over the long term.
There is a common knowledge about ...