With the population of major cities continuously expanding in various regions of the world, it becomes challenging and prestigious for architects and urban designers to develop eco-friendly cities. With problems such as climate change, dwindling resources, pollution, and energy demand becoming more aggressive, there has never been a heightened demand for a sustainable approach to urban expansion. Architecture is an important discipline that concerns itself with the physical form of buildings and other structures, and architects must ensure that they build structures that are not destructive to the environment. In this article, the author discusses different approaches that he/she considers architects should adopt to improve the sustainability of city environments.
