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The concept of sustainable construction was born out of sustainable development discourse. [7] The term sustainable development was first coined in the Brundtland report of 1987, defined as the ability to meet the needs of all people in the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own. [7]
The European Union Directive on Environmental Impact Assessments (85/337/EEC,also known as the EIA Directive) only applied to certain projects. [3] This was seen as deficient as it only dealt with specific effects at the local level whereas many environmentally damaging decisions had already been made at a more strategic level (for example the fact that new infrastructure may generate an ...
holistic sustainability considerations will be made for the fulfillment of technical, economic, social and functional requirements of the building. promotes sustainable design and construction principles throughout the building lifecycle. increases the monetary value of a building or a property in the real estate market.
The World Engineering Partnership for Sustainable Development (WEPSD) was formed and they are responsible for the following areas: redesign engineering responsibilities and ethic to sustainable development, analyze and develop a long-term plan, find solution by exchanging information with partners and using new technologies, and solve the ...
Life cycle engineering is defined in the CIRP Encyclopedia of Production Engineering as: "the engineering activities which include the application of technological and scientific principles to manufacturing products with the goal of protecting the environment, conserving resources, encouraging economic progress, keeping in mind social concerns, and the need for sustainability, while optimizing ...
The Holcim Forum is a series of symposia focused on sustainable construction. These events serve as an academic platform for architects, engineers, construction professionals, and specialists. The forum supports sustainable construction within the scientific community, among experts in the construction sector, business, and society.
A common critique of green development is that it negatively affects the way real estate developers do business, as it can increase cost and create delay. [5]: 137 For example, becoming LEED-certified can contribute to additional costs. This includes additional building design and construction fees, interior design and construction fees ...
The S-ROI method can also be used to explore broader issues. Dow Chemical has used S-ROI, and its precursor TCA, to assess its 10-year sustainability goals [16] over the last three cycles. The assessment helps the company justify what might seem to be low-return policies and select and optimize goals for the best return to all stakeholders. [17 ...