Built Environment

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Introduction

In this report I will discuss the Built Environment and its impact on Natural Environment by means of a case study of Glasgow and its suburbs.

Also identify the current challenges to the Natural Environment and suggest strategies to manage these, so that current and future Development becomes Sustainable.

Firstly, it is necessary to define Natural Environment, Built Environment, Sustainable Development and Climate change.

* Natural Environment: The natural environment, generally referred to simply as the environment, it is also a term that comprises all living and non-living things that occur naturally on Earth or some part of it. A complete landscape units that function as natural system without enormous human involvement, including all plants, animals, rocks and natural phenomena that occur within their boundaries. A geographical area is regarded as a natural environment if the human impact on it is kept under a certain limited level. This level depends on specific context. General natural resources and physical phenomena that lack clear boundaries such as air, water, climate , energy, radiation, electric charge and magnetism not originating from human activity.

* Built Environment: The phrase built environment refers to the manmade surroundings that