A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
Summary and Conclusions
This book provides an in-depth understanding of sustainable development in the construction sector and provided information on concepts, issues and implementation methods to achieve sustainable construction. The book was written to help graduate students, teachers and engineers to apply the knowledge in building and construction practices and making more informed decisions for the application of specific strategies suitable for the requirements. The sustainable solutions for building construction can vary significantly as some solution may assist during the construction stage, however, detrimental to the operation stage and vice versa. For example, a specific insulation material can perform well during the operation stage, but the embodied energy of making the insulation can be very high. In these situations, the engineers should be able to justify their decision-making considering the life cycle assessment of the building. The primary topics discussed in this book can be outlined as follows:
Summary and Conclusions
This book provides an in-depth understanding of sustainable development in the construction sector and provided information on concepts, issues and implementation methods to achieve sustainable construction. The book was written to help graduate students, teachers and engineers to apply the knowledge in building and construction practices and making more informed decisions for the application of specific strategies suitable for the requirements. The sustainable solutions for building construction can vary significantly as some solution may assist during the construction stage, however, detrimental to the operation stage and vice versa. For example, a specific insulation material can perform well during the operation stage, but the embodied energy of making the insulation can be very high. In these situations, the engineers should be able to justify their decision-making considering the life cycle assessment of the building. The primary topics discussed in this book can be outlined as follows:
Summary and Conclusions
Wang, Xiaoming (author) / Ramakrishnan, Sayanthan (author)
Environmental Sustainability in Building Design and Construction ; Chapter: 9 ; 167-168
2022-01-01
2 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
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