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🌿 Unlocking the Potentials of Sustainable Building Designs and Practices 🌿 Our latest #OpenAccess article in Building and Environment (Elsevier) explores the multifaceted aspects of #Sustainable #Building #Designs and #Practices (#SBDPs). We identified and categorized 40 characteristics, 63 drivers, and 48 barriers to sustainable building designs, analyzed across a global context. 🔹 Key Characteristics: The study highlighted critical aspects such as #EnergyEfficiency (EE), #IndoorEnvironmentalQuality (IEQ), #WaterEfficiency (WE), #SustainableSites (SS), and others. Notably, renewable energy generation and the integration of energy-efficient equipment emerged as predominant characteristics for optimizing EE. 🔹 Key Drivers: Financial and economic drivers, including #ReducedOperationalMaintenanceCosts and #GovernmentIncentives, were identified as significant motivators for adopting SBDPs. Furthermore, #EducationalAwareness emerged as a pivotal factor, indicating the essential role of stakeholder education in advancing sustainable practices. 🔹 Key Barriers: The research underscored persistent challenges such as #HighInitialCosts, a #LackOfProfessionalExpertise, and the #AbsenceOfMandatoryGreenBuildingCodes, all of which pose substantial impediments to the widespread adoption of sustainable design principles. This study stands out as the first to systematically integrate the #Characteristics, #Drivers, and #Barriers of #SustainableBuildingDesigns on a #GlobalScale through a rigorous #MetaAnalysis. Drawing from #130PeerReviewedArticles published over the last decade, we provide a #HolisticFramework that maps out the #InterconnectedNature of SBDPs, addressing gaps in regional perspectives by offering an evidence-based, comprehensive view. Tharaya Poorisat Esther Aigwi, PhD, FHEA, MCIOB Dat Doan Amir Ghaffarianhoseini AUT School of Future Environments NZGBC World Green Building Council UN Environment Programme International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) CIB, International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction CIBSE CIBSE NZ BRANZ Auckland Council Ministry for the Environment | Manatū mō te Taiao Te Kāhui Whaihanga NZ Institute of Architects EECA (Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority) Auckland University of Technology #SustainableBuildingDesigns #SustainableDevelopmentGoals #SystematicLiteratureReview #BuildingResearch #GreenBuilding #SmartCities #SustainablePractices #BuildingAndEnvironment #EcoFriendlyConstruction #RGUBE #Ghaffarian #GhaffarianHoseini 🌍🏢

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) are two of the most widely recognized green building certification systems used globally to assess and certify the sustainability performance of buildings. 1. **LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)**: - Developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), LEED provides a framework for designing, constructing, operating, and certifying green buildings. - LEED certification evaluates buildings across various categories, including energy efficiency, water efficiency, materials and resources, indoor environmental quality, and innovation. - Buildings earn points within each category based on specific criteria, and the total points determine the level of certification: Certified, Silver, Gold, or Platinum. - LEED certification is widely recognized internationally and has been adopted in over 165 countries. 2. **BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method)**: - Developed by the Building Research Establishment (BRE) in the United Kingdom, BREEAM is one of the oldest sustainability assessment methods for buildings. - BREEAM assesses buildings based on categories such as energy, water, materials, pollution, land use, ecology, and management. - Similar to LEED, BREEAM uses a points-based system to evaluate building performance and award certification levels: Pass, Good, Very Good, Excellent, or Outstanding. - BREEAM certification is widely used in Europe and has been adapted for use in various countries worldwide. Both LEED and BREEAM aim to promote sustainable building practices, reduce environmental impacts, improve occupant health and well-being, and enhance long-term building performance. They provide valuable guidance and benchmarks for designers, developers, and building owners seeking to create more sustainable built environments. #LEED #BREEAM #GreenBuilding #Sustainability #EnergyEfficiency #RenewableEnergy #GreenTech #BuildingDesign #EnvironmentalDesign #GreenConstruction #EnergySavings #SustainableDevelopment #ElectricalEngineering #PowerSystems #SmartGrid #RenewablePower #EnergyManagement #BuildingAutomation #CleanEnergy #SustainableLiving

CALLING ALL GREEN BUILDING AND SUSTAINABILITY PROFESSIONALS/ADVOCATES/ENTHUSIASTS!!🌳🌱 Welcome to Part 2 of my Green building Survey series. If you are reading this, then you must have been a significant contributor to the preliminary survey; and I want to specially invite you once more to share your valuable insights in this sequel survey. (Nevertheless, if you didn't participate in the preliminary survey and you have come across this, please, ensure you do not miss out on this one!) This survey is open to all Green Building Experts/Practitioners/Advocates.🌱 Similarly, if you are a Construction professional with experience in or actively involved in Green building...or you simply seek more sustainable (green) building practices, then this survey is for you! 🌍 [Kindly fill out the survey form contained in the link below (and share to your professional network.)] (I am Illah, Elvis Ojonegba, a graduate student of the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, currently undertaking an academic Research on "Developing a framework for Implementing Green Building Practices on Building Construction projects", as part of requirements for a Master's degree in Project Management.) Your insights are invaluable to my academic research and by completing this brief survey, you will contribute to a deeper understanding of sustainability in Construction and help shape Green practices in the industry. Together, we can foster a greener future.🍀🌍 #Greenbuilding #sustainability #GBCN #Eco #research #greenbuildingpractices #construction #projectmanagers #Architects #quantitysurveyors #builders #Engineers #Constructionindustrystakeholders Thank you for your anticipated participation! (elvis.illah@gmail.com) (+2349026648117) https://lnkd.in/dPjAvbtt

🚀 Advancing Sustainable Construction with TOP CLeveR Project! 🚀 The TOP CLeveR project is paving the way for innovative training programs for both construction professionals and workers. Focused on our key pillars: Whole Life Carbon (WLC), Circular Construction, LEVEL(s), Resource Efficiency, and Zero Emission Buildings - we aim to embed sustainability into every aspect of construction. 💼👷♂️ What We Have Achieved So Far ✨ Over the past few months, we've worked hard and are proud to share our accomplishments with you: 📘 💡 Held intensive online workshops and collaborative sessions. 📘 💡 Defined 11 essential learning objectives for construction professionals: Basic Concepts of WLC, Methodology of LCA Approach, LCA Case Studies, Circular Design, Circularity in Use-Phase, Management of Construction and Demolition Waste, Efficiency in Material Use, Efficiency in Water Use, Introduction to LEVEL(s), Energy Efficiency, Zero-Emission Buildings. 📘 💡 Tailored 7 key learning objectives for construction workers, focusing on practical, country-specific training: Concepts of WLC, Solutions for Reducing Emissions, Construction Practices, Impact of On-Site Activities, Construction Waste Management, Concepts of Circular Economy, Zero-Emission Buildings. 📘 💡 Made initiatives to engage young talents and promote women's participation in construction. Join us in our mission to build a sustainable future! 🌍 📖 Read more on your local Green Building Council (GBC) website: • Italy: https://lnkd.in/eXqkeDuK • Spain: https://lnkd.in/e-iGDhhz • Croatia: https://lnkd.in/e8Wpjw-z • Hungary: https://lnkd.in/eVVAPyf7 • Poland: https://lnkd.in/empmPwNh • Slovenia: https://lnkd.in/eXUTTqZW #SustainableConstruction #Training #Innovation #CircularEconomy #ZeroEnergy #ProfessionalDevelopment #ConstructionIndustry #TOPCLeveR

Unlock the Power of Green Building Certifications! 🌱🏢 Are you looking to make your building projects more sustainable and efficient? Understanding the value of green building certifications can be a game-changer. 🌍 Here’s why you should consider these certifications: Boost Environmental Performance: Green building certifications like LEED, IGBC, and EDGE ensure that your project minimizes its impact on the environment through efficient use of resources, energy, and water. Enhance Health and Wellbeing: Certifications such as WELL prioritize creating spaces that promote physical and mental well-being, leading to healthier and more productive environments. Increase Property Value & Marketability: Certified green buildings often have higher market values and attract premium tenants, thanks to their sustainable and efficient features. Access to Incentives & Benefits: Many regions offer tax benefits, grants, or expedited permits for certified buildings, making it a smart financial decision as well. Start your journey with EKI Energy Services Ltd (EnKing International) expert consultancy and get recognized with globally recognized certifications, including: ✅ IGBC (Indian Green Building Council) ✅ LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) ✅ GRIHA (Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment) ✅ WELL Building Standard ... and more! 💡 Did you know? The construction industry accounts for about 39% of global carbon emissions. Choosing sustainable building practices can significantly reduce this number and contribute to a better future. Connect with us at: business@enkingint.org Learn more: www.enkingint.org Let’s build a sustainable tomorrow, today! 🌿✨ #GreenBuilding #Sustainability #EKI #SustainableDevelopment

We are guest editing a special issue of Sustainability entitled "Sustainability Education Through Green Infrastructure." Please share with colleagues who may be interested and let us know if you have questions. ******************* This Special Issue examines sustainability education in, of, and for green infrastructure. Green infrastructure is a critical consideration for myriad environmental concerns related to air, water, natural resources, and our changing climate. Sustainable development—from urban forms to landscapes, to buildings, to building interiors—has long been viewed through the lens of green technologies and innovations that are measured in terms of environmental performance. Less commonly examined is the social performance of sustainably built environments. However, the social dimensions of green infrastructure are gaining traction in the literature, with a particular emphasis on the educational potential of sustainable environments. This work starts to reveal the ways that green infrastructure is both a 3D communication tool for sustainability and a source for rich formal and informal science lessons that integrate human–ecological systems. This Special Issue topic crosses substantive aims of the journal to address sustainable development and sustainable education. In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following: Green infrastructure (urban spaces, buildings, interiors, products) as a tool for science communication; Formal and informal environmental education interventions involving sustainably built products and/or environments; Case studies of educative green infrastructure projects; Social research with occupants of green infrastructure projects; Green infrastructure is designed to increase environmental awareness, knowledge, attitudes, or behaviours; Education for Sustainable Development. https://lnkd.in/gxC-ETwe

A Government Sustainable Building Rating Tool? Many countries in Africa, Asia and South America have significant public building backlogs. Schools, colleges, clinics, and hospitals still need to be built and existing infrastructure needs to be updated and refurbished. In addressing backlogs, there is the opportunity to develop more sustainable buildings and infrastructure. However, frequently this prospect is not pursued, and the design and construction of public buildings continue to follow conventional methods. One reason for this is that government, with limited capacity, prioritise their development priorities, and this leaves little scope to include additional ‘green building’ criteria and processes. This raises some interesting questions: - What are government development objectives? What are the implications of these for buildings and construction? What sort of criteria can be developed to ensure that government development objectives are integrated into the buildings they develop? - What criteria are used in green building rating tools? - What is the alignment between the building criteria for government development objectives and green building rating tools? - What does an investigation into these questions suggest for the development of a government sustainable building rating tool? These are the questions I tackled in my recent paper “A Government Sustainable Building Rating Tool” for the World Sustainable Built Environment 2024 conference. The papers are due to be published soon by IOP so will be available to read, if you are interested. https://lnkd.in/dRi5TMDt

Sustainability measures have become key to creating thriving urban developments, with our team offering a range of services that balance growth with environmental responsibility. In this article, we highlight how DPM Consulting Group is working to create a more sustainable future, utilising innovative solutions that promote ecological balance. Read here 👉 https://buff.ly/3XL2cjF . . . . . #dpmconsultinggroup #passionwithprecision #engineering #civilengineering #sustainability #residential #urbandevelopments #construction #projectmanagement

#GreenBuildingRatingSystems have been around for over 30 years, and some of them like #BREEAM and #LEED have achieved worldwide popularity. But is a #GreenCertification the only route to #SustainableConstruction? In our new blog article focusing on BREEAM, LEED, and #WELL, we ask: ➡️How are #GBRS keeping up with an evolving understanding of #sustainability? ➡️Is the cost of applying for #GreenBuildingCertifications recoverable? ➡️How can #property developers leverage the guidance coded into GBRS to make their buildings #sustainable? ➡How are GBRS promoting the use of #SustainableConstructionMaterials? ➡️Do some #ratingsystems offer comparatively greater advantages than others? ➡️Does the worldwide acceptance of a GBRS automatically imply global relevance? Read our blog for answers and directions on embracing sustainability with or without #GreenBuildingCertification - and how Firstplanit can help you in this regard. #UK #UKConstruction #BuiltEnvironment #NetZero #EmbodiedCarbon #EmbodiedEnergy #ZeroCarbonHousing #GreenBuilding #GreenConstruction #Greenwashing #BuildingGreen #Environment #Social #Governance #Health #Monetary #ESG #ESGReporting #Impact #EnergyEfficiency #ResourceEfficiency #OperationalEfficiency #LocallySourced #MaterialCircularity #SustainableMaterials #Infrastructure #Refurbishment #FitOut #NewConstruction #Redevelopment #GreenDevelopment #Masterplan #WellBeing #WellBuildingStandard #WELLStandard #Ecology #EcologicalSustainability #WaterResources #Energy #Management #ResourceManagement #Pollution #Waste #WasteManagement #Innovation #Resilience #Water #Transport #Materials #MaterialTransportation #LEEDAccredited #LEEDCertified #ResponsibleSourcing #EPDs #ChemicalIngredients #IndoorAirQuality #Ventilation #ThermalEfficiency #ThermalRegulation #BuildingSafety #BuildingPerformance #Equity #MaterialOptimisation

As of October 1st last year, the NSW Government's Sustainable Buildings SEPP set forth a transformative path for urban development, ushering in a new era of sustainability standards. At MBC Group, we are always ready to guide you through this evolving landscape, ensuring your projects not only meet but exceed these benchmarks. What Does This Mean for You? The Sustainable Buildings SEPP introduced updated BASIX standards and, for the first time, requirements for calculating and reporting embodied emissions in key building materials. These changes are designed to significantly reduce carbon footprints and push the boundaries of energy efficiency in new developments. The provisions apply to all new non-residential development with a capital investment value of $5 million or more, or alterations of existing buildings for non-residential use with a capital investment value of $10 million or more. Exemptions relating to land use zones are described in Chapter 3.1 of the SEPP. Our Expertise, Your Advantage Leveraging our deep expertise in building certification and a keen understanding of the latest sustainability requirements, MBC Group is your partner for achieving compliance and excellence in green building practices. Different sustainability standards apply for residential and non-residential buildings, we’re here to ensure your projects not only align with these new regulations but also contribute to a sustainable future for all. Read more about the sustainability standards here: https://lnkd.in/gPWczKzK #SustainableDevelopment #BASIX #GreenBuilding #UrbanInnovation