This picture depicts the principle of Sustainable Building Materials. This is a picture of the Town Center of Mt. Laurel where all the houses are sold. This building is made up of limestone and rocks that came straight off of the Mountain of Mt. Laurel. The fact that this building was made from material within close range is very environmentally conscious. If construction of buildings can be done with conserving resources then all the better. This building is successful because the material came from closer than a 500 mile radius minimizing transportation. Also, as a result it also allowed for minimal energy use. The fact that stone was used is also a very environmental choice. The town of Mt. Laurel shows that they were fully aware of the resources around them and decided to utilize them to the fullest. The building they created also gives Mt. Laurel an identity. This building not only makes Mt. Laurel unique but also conserves precious resources.
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