environmental design

American  

noun

1. the ordering of the large-scale aspects of the environment by means of architecture, engineering, landscape architecture, urban planning, regional planning, etc., usually in combination.

2. the study or practice of this.

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Example Sentences

In a statement, the Clippers said Ballmer and his family are “focused on sustainability” and built the Clippers’ home arena at the leading edge of environmental design.

From Los Angeles Times

“Crime prevention through environmental design,” she said, is one example of how these factors influence urban wildlife.

From Los Angeles Times

Each of its key lands — in addition to Universal’s Monsters brand, areas are themed to franchises “Harry Potter,” “How to Train Your Dragon” and the world of Nintendo — has standout moments with near expert environmental design.

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But I was also too busy marveling at the environmental design.

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The zero-emission train represents an environmental transportation coup for the private liberal arts college, which boasts Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design green building standards.

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