Designing buildings using concrete as the primary construction material is a responsible choice. Concrete's sustainable attributes are clearly shown by evaluating it under the three pillars of development:

Environmental impacts of a concrete building are reduced due to its thermal mass properties which reduce the energy consumption during the operational phase of a building. Concrete structures can also act as a carbon sink, absorbing CO2 from the environment.

Society benefits by using concrete as the construction material because it is locally manufactured, using local material, providing income and employment to the local population. Concrete's mass provides a thermally comfortable internal living environment and its fire resistance offers protection to the building inhabitants.

Economic benefits of using concrete framed construction are well documented, especially if pre-cast, tilt-up and post-tensioned construction methods are adopted. Concrete buildings are durable and lend themselves to reuse, reducing the outlay for maintenance and new construction.