A house for the future
A house for the future Could an eco-friendly house be an answer to the utility and housing crisis coupled with environmental hazards? Faizul Khan Tanim finds out illustration by Shibu Kumer Shill As the environmental crisis continues to grab the headlines and becomes a major cause of concern across the globe, the need for eco-friendly housing is becoming only more urgent. As the depletion of fossil fuels, drought, climate change and pollution affect every aspect of our lives people have started to take notice. Moreover, with the climate becoming more extreme in developing countries like Bangladesh, as can be witnessed by the problems with utility services and the rising housing crisis in the capital city, increasing numbers of households are turning to greener energy options. In order to reduce environmental impact, houses of the future would need to be drastically different, with a focus on eco-friendliness, energy-efficiency, sustainability, and socially responsible building pr...