Uploaded on 2015-05-20 by PolinaLiubomirova

[1]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/1432154552738201.jpg The Hague, Netherlands. This picture was taken next to the Central Station in Tha Hague, it shows of of the most modern districts in the city. The intersting pint to see is the material used in the construction - red brick. This brick is called the Dutch brick as it is a typical building material used in that country for many years of its history. THe point is, though globalization, modernity is spreading all over the world some traditions in costruction are still there. The Dutch brick also was a commodity for globilization, it was imported by US, UK and many colonies in the past. Now, however, it is common that for skyscrapers glass is used. But what is most important is that the brick is incredibly sustainable material. It takes 70% less energy to make brick today than it was 50 years ago. It is made of naturally abonded materials, its very durable and may be reused. So, it is both very economically beneficial material to use (as low transportation costs etc.) and environmently friendly. Sustainability goes hand in hand with economic benefits and tradition of the country.