Second report of the conference written by Prof. Virendra Kr. Paul, Department of Building Engineering & Management, School of Planning and Architecture.
Effects of Sustainability Paradigm on ArchitectureIJMERJOURNAL
ABSTRACT: This paper delves into effects of sustainability on architectural theory and practice. Ideas related to environmental protection from the past decades, cumulated in sustainability as unique global action. Circumstances were not in favour of necessary level of requested changes, but positive effects are evident in adjustment of legal base, new procedures and standards. Concept of sustainable architecture is proclaimed mainstream, faded by selective interpretation and perceptible lag in developing of theoretical background. Real critical observation and researches of sustainability and sustainable architecture are still very rare. Reasons for it are many, first of all not all of architects understand sustainable architecture as relevant and it is not rare misunderstanding of sustainable architecture as energy efficiency eco-tecture or other environmentally related “tecture”. Furthermore, building industry in its complexity is typically tardiness in acceptance of anything new in general. However, sustainable architecture is positive in its essence but rising confusion about it has to be halted by more clarified definitions, qualitative researches and developing of more solid theoretical bases. Otherwise it will lose positivity, transferred on semantic level where will spread, and atomise to its limits and fade away
Sustainability in Building Construction: Strategy for Achieving Sustainable D...IRJET Journal
This document discusses strategies for achieving sustainable development goals through sustainable building construction in Nigeria. It finds that while awareness of sustainability is growing, there remains a low level of understanding and implementation in the country's construction industry. The document analyzes factors like education, costs, and lack of government support that pose challenges. It recommends increasing education for construction professionals on sustainability practices through training, conferences, and collaboration between stakeholders to promote wider adoption of sustainable building approaches in Nigeria.
sustainability re thinking a tool for planning and design in nigeria built e...INFOGAIN PUBLICATION
The concept of sustainability has been introduced to combine concern for the well being of the planet with continued growth and development. This requires awareness of full short and long term consequences of any transformation of the environment. The paper investigates the principles underpinning tools and physical measures within the scope of planning and design in built environment. Working for sustainability demands an awareness of how everything works whether natural or man-made. The available range of tools for planning and design nesting with planning and design process is hereby discussed. The paper highlights that environment are met to change with inspiration and human creativity involving the concept of designing professionals within the concept of planning and design tools. Therefore, a more appropriate understanding of sustainability based on the critical activities of planning and design in the face of development and constructions are needed.
IRJET- Study of Green Building Over Conventional BuildingsIRJET Journal
This document discusses a study comparing green buildings to conventional buildings. It finds that green buildings are more energy efficient, have lower operating and maintenance costs, provide improved occupant comfort and health, and have a lower environmental impact over their lifecycle compared to conventional buildings. The study establishes an integrated construction process to help partners successfully implement green building practices and technologies during project development. Key benefits of green buildings identified include reduced energy and water usage, lower greenhouse gas emissions, less construction waste, and protection of natural habitats and wildlife.
9/8 THUR 16:00 | Educating the Sustainability Planner 1APA Florida
Christopher Silver
This session draws upon the teaching, research and consulting experiences in sustainability drawn the perspectives of an architect, planning lawyer and an international planner. Through a series of case studies, it explores how the global community
is undertaking legal, regulatory and other measures to realize sustainable urbanism, promote sustainability in various parts
of the world, and how these efforts can influence the work of Florida planners. This comparative perspective not only provides a source for innovation in practice, but can also serve as
a measure of success locally in the face of the global challenges faced by the sustainable urbanism movement.
This document discusses building a green culture at Empire State College's Metro Center campus in New York City. It begins by outlining the team members and their research goals, which are to determine areas where the campus can improve sustainability and energy efficiency by examining other successful green initiatives.
It then discusses defining the current culture at ESC Metro Center through stakeholder analysis and benchmarking other institutions like Berkeley College and Hunter College that have established green programs. The team aims to research industry standards and recommend how ESC Metro can adopt a greener culture by considering its current position and desired future state.
IRJET - Anlysis and Study of Existing Sustainable BuildingIRJET Journal
The document analyzes sustainable building design and its benefits. It discusses how sustainable buildings use less energy and water, generate less waste, and are healthier for occupants compared to conventional buildings. Sustainable design aims to minimize environmental impacts and maximize resource efficiency over a building's lifecycle. Several green building rating systems have been developed to evaluate energy and environmental performance. The benefits of sustainable buildings include reduced operating costs, enhanced marketability, increased occupant productivity, and economic, social and environmental benefits.
Effects of Sustainability Paradigm on ArchitectureIJMERJOURNAL
ABSTRACT: This paper delves into effects of sustainability on architectural theory and practice. Ideas related to environmental protection from the past decades, cumulated in sustainability as unique global action. Circumstances were not in favour of necessary level of requested changes, but positive effects are evident in adjustment of legal base, new procedures and standards. Concept of sustainable architecture is proclaimed mainstream, faded by selective interpretation and perceptible lag in developing of theoretical background. Real critical observation and researches of sustainability and sustainable architecture are still very rare. Reasons for it are many, first of all not all of architects understand sustainable architecture as relevant and it is not rare misunderstanding of sustainable architecture as energy efficiency eco-tecture or other environmentally related “tecture”. Furthermore, building industry in its complexity is typically tardiness in acceptance of anything new in general. However, sustainable architecture is positive in its essence but rising confusion about it has to be halted by more clarified definitions, qualitative researches and developing of more solid theoretical bases. Otherwise it will lose positivity, transferred on semantic level where will spread, and atomise to its limits and fade away
Sustainability in Building Construction: Strategy for Achieving Sustainable D...IRJET Journal
This document discusses strategies for achieving sustainable development goals through sustainable building construction in Nigeria. It finds that while awareness of sustainability is growing, there remains a low level of understanding and implementation in the country's construction industry. The document analyzes factors like education, costs, and lack of government support that pose challenges. It recommends increasing education for construction professionals on sustainability practices through training, conferences, and collaboration between stakeholders to promote wider adoption of sustainable building approaches in Nigeria.
sustainability re thinking a tool for planning and design in nigeria built e...INFOGAIN PUBLICATION
The concept of sustainability has been introduced to combine concern for the well being of the planet with continued growth and development. This requires awareness of full short and long term consequences of any transformation of the environment. The paper investigates the principles underpinning tools and physical measures within the scope of planning and design in built environment. Working for sustainability demands an awareness of how everything works whether natural or man-made. The available range of tools for planning and design nesting with planning and design process is hereby discussed. The paper highlights that environment are met to change with inspiration and human creativity involving the concept of designing professionals within the concept of planning and design tools. Therefore, a more appropriate understanding of sustainability based on the critical activities of planning and design in the face of development and constructions are needed.
IRJET- Study of Green Building Over Conventional BuildingsIRJET Journal
This document discusses a study comparing green buildings to conventional buildings. It finds that green buildings are more energy efficient, have lower operating and maintenance costs, provide improved occupant comfort and health, and have a lower environmental impact over their lifecycle compared to conventional buildings. The study establishes an integrated construction process to help partners successfully implement green building practices and technologies during project development. Key benefits of green buildings identified include reduced energy and water usage, lower greenhouse gas emissions, less construction waste, and protection of natural habitats and wildlife.
9/8 THUR 16:00 | Educating the Sustainability Planner 1APA Florida
Christopher Silver
This session draws upon the teaching, research and consulting experiences in sustainability drawn the perspectives of an architect, planning lawyer and an international planner. Through a series of case studies, it explores how the global community
is undertaking legal, regulatory and other measures to realize sustainable urbanism, promote sustainability in various parts
of the world, and how these efforts can influence the work of Florida planners. This comparative perspective not only provides a source for innovation in practice, but can also serve as
a measure of success locally in the face of the global challenges faced by the sustainable urbanism movement.
This document discusses building a green culture at Empire State College's Metro Center campus in New York City. It begins by outlining the team members and their research goals, which are to determine areas where the campus can improve sustainability and energy efficiency by examining other successful green initiatives.
It then discusses defining the current culture at ESC Metro Center through stakeholder analysis and benchmarking other institutions like Berkeley College and Hunter College that have established green programs. The team aims to research industry standards and recommend how ESC Metro can adopt a greener culture by considering its current position and desired future state.
IRJET - Anlysis and Study of Existing Sustainable BuildingIRJET Journal
The document analyzes sustainable building design and its benefits. It discusses how sustainable buildings use less energy and water, generate less waste, and are healthier for occupants compared to conventional buildings. Sustainable design aims to minimize environmental impacts and maximize resource efficiency over a building's lifecycle. Several green building rating systems have been developed to evaluate energy and environmental performance. The benefits of sustainable buildings include reduced operating costs, enhanced marketability, increased occupant productivity, and economic, social and environmental benefits.
Principles to promote solar energy at urban managementAlexander Decker
This document summarizes a journal article that examines principles for promoting solar energy in urban management, using case studies from Berlin, Germany and Tehran, Iran.
The article begins by outlining key factors for sustainable urban management, including monitoring energy supply and promoting renewable energy. It then discusses Germany and China's strategies for developing solar energy, focusing on Berlin's solar master plan. The master plan identified solar potential for different city quarters using data on roof slopes and orientations. It found that 220,000 building roofs could produce 3 million MWh of electricity annually from solar. Tehran is also examining its achievements in promoting solar energy. The conclusions aim to provide useful insights for energy policymakers.
This document discusses sustainability in the construction sector. It begins by defining sustainability and its three pillars - environmental, economic, and social. It then discusses sustainability at various scales from global to local. Sustainable development strategies aim to balance these three pillars through principles like respecting environmental limits and improving quality of life. The construction sector has significant environmental impacts through resource use and pollution, but can also support economic and social sustainability through jobs and infrastructure. Sustainable construction approaches like green building aim to minimize these environmental impacts over the full building lifecycle from construction to demolition.
REDECON 2016 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON TALL STRUCTURES sabnisajit
The document describes a conference on tall structures that included discussions of sustainability indices for buildings. It introduces a new Sustainability Development Index (SDI) based on the concept of Figure of Merit (FoM) to evaluate sustainability levels in tall buildings. The SDI is expressed as a percentage that considers factors like material properties, embodied energy, carbon emissions, and transport energy. A case study application of the SDI to various building projects in different Indian cities and climates is also presented.
Innovation in Society through Green\Eco-Friendly TechnologyIJMTST Journal
For manageability of the enveloping environment and to reduce human inclusion, green innovation is
utilized. Green innovation is thought is to frame stock which may be completely saved or reused. The
principal key points of green advances are to lessen waste and contamination commonly. Principally it
contains grouped ordinary cleanup stock, squander, innovations, vitality sources, wear and host of
others. Green procedures and advancements utilize sustainable and regular assets that never drain.
Advancement towards maintainable improvement needs changes at every residential moreover on the
grounds that the universal dimension. The overarching desire is that this field can bring curiosity and
development changes in diurnal lifetime of same size of information innovation. In addition, among the
possible region wherever these manifestations and development are required to come back from include
natural cultivating, unpractised vitality, green building development, eco-materials, and creating of
applicable stock and materials to help green business.
In this paper, we will in general propose the innovations by including green part so they will maintain a
strategic distance from surroundings debasement and help to supply a perfect domain for who and what
is to come. The paper conjointly talks about the opportunities and difficulties for un-practiced innovation in
a few areas.
The document discusses trends in sustainable building design and low energy buildings. It covers several topics:
1. It describes various trend-setting sustainable building designs from around the world that use techniques like vertical gardens, biomimicry, and seamless indoor-outdoor integration.
2. It discusses the characteristics and goals of low energy buildings, which aim to reduce embodied and operational energy through techniques like passive design, automation, and renewable energy integration.
3. It proposes new sustainability indicators and models for comprehensively assessing the environmental impacts of building materials and construction processes from a life cycle perspective.
The document discusses the concepts of ecological design and how it has evolved from early pioneers. Ecological design aims to transform matter and energy using natural processes modeled on nature. Early leaders like Buckminster Fuller, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Richard Neutra incorporated nature into their designs. Publications in the early 1990s helped establish principles of sustainability and areas to consider in green building design. The concept has shifted from green to regenerative design, which aims to restore and revive nature through human participation in natural systems. Approaches include high-performance design, green design, sustainable design, and regenerative design.
Technology must play a central role in ensuring environmental sustainability, according to the document. Technological solutions are more effective than information-based approaches at influencing human behavior and meeting the rising demand for resources. Investment in technology is critical to drive innovation, meet human needs sustainably, and prevent environmental calamity. Without continued technological progress and investment, demands will exceed the Earth's capacity and irreversible damage will occur. The document argues technological solutions directly impact behavior, are necessary to address population growth and resource consumption trends, and are vital to sustain innovation.
Sustainability in Architecture and Urban Design_IrenaIrena Itova
Sustainable architecture seeks to minimize environmental impacts through efficient design, using renewable materials, and producing zero waste and pollution. It considers buildings as interconnected systems that function with the ecosystem. Principles of sustainable design include climate-responsive design using renewable energy, optimizing resource consumption, and prioritizing end-user comfort and social needs through mixed-use, walkable spaces and urban farming. Sustainable urban design connects buildings into efficient networks at local, city and regional levels through sustainable transportation and infrastructure systems.
Contribution of Historical Persian Gardens for Sustainable Urban and Environm...drboon
Function should always be regarded as the most important subject before the consideration of form and space be fulfilled. The design reaches its level of aesthetic when it is able to integrate all the required relationships in the design process with clear objectives. This can be seen clearly in the case of mud clay architecture in Hadhramout region, Yemen. The issue of material durability, traditional construction techniques, beauty, and affordability becomes the crucial factors that will be able to fulfill the user’s level of satisfaction, comfort, financial, and spiritual needs. Based on the architectural knowledge gained over the years, the Hadhrami local master builders have acquired brilliant skills and expertise to shape the regional environment and architectural heritage. They always consider ‘functional spaces’ before the buildings and houses are erected. This study investigates the use of mud clay architecture in relation to the design of the building function with its specific architectural form and space in Wadi Hadhramout. It focuses on the residential and religious buildings.
This document summarizes a study on developing sustainable construction for residential buildings in Pune City, India. It discusses how the construction industry is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and environmental degradation. The study aims to understand barriers to applying green building materials in real estate construction projects in Pune. A survey was conducted of construction professionals to assess awareness and material usage. The findings showed a lack of awareness among local builders, complex certification processes, high costs, and limited sustainable material availability as key barriers. Most projects used some green materials but replacing conventional materials remained low. The study concludes raising awareness of emissions from construction materials is needed to promote more sustainable practices in the industry.
Creative thinking in an interconnected context sv mclarenWendy French
The document discusses several topics related to creative and interconnected thinking for sustainable development, including:
- Encouraging creative thinking to redesign the future in an interconnected way and consider the implications of design decisions.
- Exploring consumption and the consequences it has, as well as the role of different fields like design, engineering, and business in sustainable development.
- Discussing concepts like a circular economy, appropriate technology, and applying sustainable thinking to areas like energy, transport, and infrastructure.
A strategic framework for sustainable construction in jordanAlexander Decker
This document discusses sustainable construction in Jordan and proposes a strategic framework. It argues that sustainable construction in Jordan has focused too narrowly on technical issues like energy efficiency, while ignoring important social and cultural factors. A more holistic approach is needed that considers things like water access, sanitation, social issues and local context. The challenges of developing countries mean sustainable development interventions must address both development needs and environmental protection principles. The limitations of current green building approaches in Jordan are outlined, and it is proposed that a strategic framework is required to guide more sustainable construction that integrates socio-cultural dimensions.
Ulrik Jørgensen presents on sustainability education at Aalborg University and the DIST center. The university focuses on project-based learning and has campuses in Copenhagen and Esbjerg. DIST engages in research and outreach on socio-material perspectives of sustainability challenges like climate change, resource use, growth, and social conflicts. Educational programs explore sustainable design, cities, and transitions to impact professional practices and societal strategies. Sustainability presents challenges to university disciplines and the structure of professions and knowledge.
This document provides a literature review on sustainable development and greening the built environment. It defines sustainable development as having five key aspects: environmental limits, demand management, environmental efficiency, welfare efficiency, and equity. Several articles are then summarized that illustrate these aspects, such as how green buildings can improve employee health and productivity, new regulations requiring home appliances to use less energy and water, retrofitting homes to increase insulation and efficiency, using unused window space in buildings to generate solar power, examples of recycling and reuse in impoverished communities, and a system to treat human waste for use as fertilizer.
Technological innovations for sustainabilitySwapnil Soni
This document discusses technological innovations for sustainability. It begins with introducing key concepts of technology, innovation and sustainability. It then discusses the need for technological innovation to support sustainable development given the exponential growth of population. The document presents how technology, sustainability and development are related in a cycle and provides examples of technological innovations that have had sustainability impacts. It examines the approaches of large organizations, small innovating companies and other economic entities to technological innovation. The document also includes two case studies, one on generating nuclear power through nuclear wastes and another on technological innovation in the horticulture market. It discusses challenges to sustainable development policies and provides recommendations for the future of technology and sustainability.
India should invest in green building technologies to address problems like climate change, water scarcity, and indoor air quality issues that threaten public health and economic growth. Sustainable buildings can provide benefits like improved learning and productivity, lower healthcare costs, higher property values, and significant energy and cost savings. Transitioning to green technologies would help India capitalize on financial and environmental benefits while promoting public health and sustainable development.
This document summarizes the Go Green Initiative (GGI), which aims to form a network of young climate change leaders between Sweden and Africa. The initiative will provide training and tools to students and volunteers to conduct free energy surveys for local businesses. A digital platform will provide customized recommendations to businesses to reduce energy and water usage. The goals are to educate communities about climate change, stimulate practical solutions, and form an extensive knowledge network while giving students hands-on experience. Success will be measured by the number of participants and recommendations provided to businesses each year.
THE ADVANTAGES OF USING SUSTAINABLE BUILDING DESIGN IN SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE...EkengJerry
This document discusses the advantages of using sustainable building design in school architecture. It explores how sustainable practices can benefit educational institutions through environmental balance, energy efficiency, and occupant well-being. Some key benefits highlighted include lower operating costs, improved indoor air quality, enhanced learning environments, and increased well-being. However, challenges also exist in seamlessly integrating sustainability into the design process and understanding relationships between building and urban systems. Overall, the document argues sustainable design should be a priority in contemporary architecture to address environmental challenges through responsible construction.
A Study on Eco-friendly Building Management with Respect to Feasibility of Im...inventionjournals
The purpose of the study is to examine the factors affecting the eco-friendly building management with respect to feasibility of implementation. A cross sectional research on 487 citizens and 500 students through questionnaire method and analysed using SPSS software. The population of study consists of resident’s views on eco-friendly building management in Kochi. The study was conducted during the period of October 2016 to January 2017. This study identified five dimensions of eco-friendly building management such as public interests, environmental impact, economy, material management and water and energy management. Furthermore, this study confirmed that there is significant impact on public interests, environmental impact, economy, material management.
Principles to promote solar energy at urban managementAlexander Decker
This document summarizes a journal article that examines principles for promoting solar energy in urban management, using case studies from Berlin, Germany and Tehran, Iran.
The article begins by outlining key factors for sustainable urban management, including monitoring energy supply and promoting renewable energy. It then discusses Germany and China's strategies for developing solar energy, focusing on Berlin's solar master plan. The master plan identified solar potential for different city quarters using data on roof slopes and orientations. It found that 220,000 building roofs could produce 3 million MWh of electricity annually from solar. Tehran is also examining its achievements in promoting solar energy. The conclusions aim to provide useful insights for energy policymakers.
This document discusses sustainability in the construction sector. It begins by defining sustainability and its three pillars - environmental, economic, and social. It then discusses sustainability at various scales from global to local. Sustainable development strategies aim to balance these three pillars through principles like respecting environmental limits and improving quality of life. The construction sector has significant environmental impacts through resource use and pollution, but can also support economic and social sustainability through jobs and infrastructure. Sustainable construction approaches like green building aim to minimize these environmental impacts over the full building lifecycle from construction to demolition.
REDECON 2016 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON TALL STRUCTURES sabnisajit
The document describes a conference on tall structures that included discussions of sustainability indices for buildings. It introduces a new Sustainability Development Index (SDI) based on the concept of Figure of Merit (FoM) to evaluate sustainability levels in tall buildings. The SDI is expressed as a percentage that considers factors like material properties, embodied energy, carbon emissions, and transport energy. A case study application of the SDI to various building projects in different Indian cities and climates is also presented.
Innovation in Society through Green\Eco-Friendly TechnologyIJMTST Journal
For manageability of the enveloping environment and to reduce human inclusion, green innovation is
utilized. Green innovation is thought is to frame stock which may be completely saved or reused. The
principal key points of green advances are to lessen waste and contamination commonly. Principally it
contains grouped ordinary cleanup stock, squander, innovations, vitality sources, wear and host of
others. Green procedures and advancements utilize sustainable and regular assets that never drain.
Advancement towards maintainable improvement needs changes at every residential moreover on the
grounds that the universal dimension. The overarching desire is that this field can bring curiosity and
development changes in diurnal lifetime of same size of information innovation. In addition, among the
possible region wherever these manifestations and development are required to come back from include
natural cultivating, unpractised vitality, green building development, eco-materials, and creating of
applicable stock and materials to help green business.
In this paper, we will in general propose the innovations by including green part so they will maintain a
strategic distance from surroundings debasement and help to supply a perfect domain for who and what
is to come. The paper conjointly talks about the opportunities and difficulties for un-practiced innovation in
a few areas.
The document discusses trends in sustainable building design and low energy buildings. It covers several topics:
1. It describes various trend-setting sustainable building designs from around the world that use techniques like vertical gardens, biomimicry, and seamless indoor-outdoor integration.
2. It discusses the characteristics and goals of low energy buildings, which aim to reduce embodied and operational energy through techniques like passive design, automation, and renewable energy integration.
3. It proposes new sustainability indicators and models for comprehensively assessing the environmental impacts of building materials and construction processes from a life cycle perspective.
The document discusses the concepts of ecological design and how it has evolved from early pioneers. Ecological design aims to transform matter and energy using natural processes modeled on nature. Early leaders like Buckminster Fuller, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Richard Neutra incorporated nature into their designs. Publications in the early 1990s helped establish principles of sustainability and areas to consider in green building design. The concept has shifted from green to regenerative design, which aims to restore and revive nature through human participation in natural systems. Approaches include high-performance design, green design, sustainable design, and regenerative design.
Technology must play a central role in ensuring environmental sustainability, according to the document. Technological solutions are more effective than information-based approaches at influencing human behavior and meeting the rising demand for resources. Investment in technology is critical to drive innovation, meet human needs sustainably, and prevent environmental calamity. Without continued technological progress and investment, demands will exceed the Earth's capacity and irreversible damage will occur. The document argues technological solutions directly impact behavior, are necessary to address population growth and resource consumption trends, and are vital to sustain innovation.
Sustainability in Architecture and Urban Design_IrenaIrena Itova
Sustainable architecture seeks to minimize environmental impacts through efficient design, using renewable materials, and producing zero waste and pollution. It considers buildings as interconnected systems that function with the ecosystem. Principles of sustainable design include climate-responsive design using renewable energy, optimizing resource consumption, and prioritizing end-user comfort and social needs through mixed-use, walkable spaces and urban farming. Sustainable urban design connects buildings into efficient networks at local, city and regional levels through sustainable transportation and infrastructure systems.
Contribution of Historical Persian Gardens for Sustainable Urban and Environm...drboon
Function should always be regarded as the most important subject before the consideration of form and space be fulfilled. The design reaches its level of aesthetic when it is able to integrate all the required relationships in the design process with clear objectives. This can be seen clearly in the case of mud clay architecture in Hadhramout region, Yemen. The issue of material durability, traditional construction techniques, beauty, and affordability becomes the crucial factors that will be able to fulfill the user’s level of satisfaction, comfort, financial, and spiritual needs. Based on the architectural knowledge gained over the years, the Hadhrami local master builders have acquired brilliant skills and expertise to shape the regional environment and architectural heritage. They always consider ‘functional spaces’ before the buildings and houses are erected. This study investigates the use of mud clay architecture in relation to the design of the building function with its specific architectural form and space in Wadi Hadhramout. It focuses on the residential and religious buildings.
This document summarizes a study on developing sustainable construction for residential buildings in Pune City, India. It discusses how the construction industry is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and environmental degradation. The study aims to understand barriers to applying green building materials in real estate construction projects in Pune. A survey was conducted of construction professionals to assess awareness and material usage. The findings showed a lack of awareness among local builders, complex certification processes, high costs, and limited sustainable material availability as key barriers. Most projects used some green materials but replacing conventional materials remained low. The study concludes raising awareness of emissions from construction materials is needed to promote more sustainable practices in the industry.
Creative thinking in an interconnected context sv mclarenWendy French
The document discusses several topics related to creative and interconnected thinking for sustainable development, including:
- Encouraging creative thinking to redesign the future in an interconnected way and consider the implications of design decisions.
- Exploring consumption and the consequences it has, as well as the role of different fields like design, engineering, and business in sustainable development.
- Discussing concepts like a circular economy, appropriate technology, and applying sustainable thinking to areas like energy, transport, and infrastructure.
A strategic framework for sustainable construction in jordanAlexander Decker
This document discusses sustainable construction in Jordan and proposes a strategic framework. It argues that sustainable construction in Jordan has focused too narrowly on technical issues like energy efficiency, while ignoring important social and cultural factors. A more holistic approach is needed that considers things like water access, sanitation, social issues and local context. The challenges of developing countries mean sustainable development interventions must address both development needs and environmental protection principles. The limitations of current green building approaches in Jordan are outlined, and it is proposed that a strategic framework is required to guide more sustainable construction that integrates socio-cultural dimensions.
Ulrik Jørgensen presents on sustainability education at Aalborg University and the DIST center. The university focuses on project-based learning and has campuses in Copenhagen and Esbjerg. DIST engages in research and outreach on socio-material perspectives of sustainability challenges like climate change, resource use, growth, and social conflicts. Educational programs explore sustainable design, cities, and transitions to impact professional practices and societal strategies. Sustainability presents challenges to university disciplines and the structure of professions and knowledge.
This document provides a literature review on sustainable development and greening the built environment. It defines sustainable development as having five key aspects: environmental limits, demand management, environmental efficiency, welfare efficiency, and equity. Several articles are then summarized that illustrate these aspects, such as how green buildings can improve employee health and productivity, new regulations requiring home appliances to use less energy and water, retrofitting homes to increase insulation and efficiency, using unused window space in buildings to generate solar power, examples of recycling and reuse in impoverished communities, and a system to treat human waste for use as fertilizer.
Technological innovations for sustainabilitySwapnil Soni
This document discusses technological innovations for sustainability. It begins with introducing key concepts of technology, innovation and sustainability. It then discusses the need for technological innovation to support sustainable development given the exponential growth of population. The document presents how technology, sustainability and development are related in a cycle and provides examples of technological innovations that have had sustainability impacts. It examines the approaches of large organizations, small innovating companies and other economic entities to technological innovation. The document also includes two case studies, one on generating nuclear power through nuclear wastes and another on technological innovation in the horticulture market. It discusses challenges to sustainable development policies and provides recommendations for the future of technology and sustainability.
India should invest in green building technologies to address problems like climate change, water scarcity, and indoor air quality issues that threaten public health and economic growth. Sustainable buildings can provide benefits like improved learning and productivity, lower healthcare costs, higher property values, and significant energy and cost savings. Transitioning to green technologies would help India capitalize on financial and environmental benefits while promoting public health and sustainable development.
This document summarizes the Go Green Initiative (GGI), which aims to form a network of young climate change leaders between Sweden and Africa. The initiative will provide training and tools to students and volunteers to conduct free energy surveys for local businesses. A digital platform will provide customized recommendations to businesses to reduce energy and water usage. The goals are to educate communities about climate change, stimulate practical solutions, and form an extensive knowledge network while giving students hands-on experience. Success will be measured by the number of participants and recommendations provided to businesses each year.
THE ADVANTAGES OF USING SUSTAINABLE BUILDING DESIGN IN SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE...EkengJerry
This document discusses the advantages of using sustainable building design in school architecture. It explores how sustainable practices can benefit educational institutions through environmental balance, energy efficiency, and occupant well-being. Some key benefits highlighted include lower operating costs, improved indoor air quality, enhanced learning environments, and increased well-being. However, challenges also exist in seamlessly integrating sustainability into the design process and understanding relationships between building and urban systems. Overall, the document argues sustainable design should be a priority in contemporary architecture to address environmental challenges through responsible construction.
A Study on Eco-friendly Building Management with Respect to Feasibility of Im...inventionjournals
The purpose of the study is to examine the factors affecting the eco-friendly building management with respect to feasibility of implementation. A cross sectional research on 487 citizens and 500 students through questionnaire method and analysed using SPSS software. The population of study consists of resident’s views on eco-friendly building management in Kochi. The study was conducted during the period of October 2016 to January 2017. This study identified five dimensions of eco-friendly building management such as public interests, environmental impact, economy, material management and water and energy management. Furthermore, this study confirmed that there is significant impact on public interests, environmental impact, economy, material management.
One of the most common issues on the word right now is green building technology, with the goal of reducing the development industry's various negative effects on the environment, society, and economy. Because pollution and global warming are quickly expanding over the planet, the world urgently requires a sustainable and reasonable development. Because of the increase in Green House Gases (GHGs), dramatic climatical differences occurring everyday have been noted and are being faced by almost everyone all over the world. Within settled countries such as the United States of America, Russia, Australia, and the United Kingdom, there have already been rigorous steps taken to achieve workable development, as well as rules and regulations enacted by their respective governments to assist and accomplish a workable and environmentally approachable development of their countries. However, emerging countries such as India, China, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and others are dragging in terms of founding supportable growth and environmentally friendly structures. In addition, there is a deficiency of public understanding about this worldwide issue in these emerging countries. According to surveys and study, these countries are also far behind schedule the established nations of the world. This article discusses the need for maintainable growth around the world, particularly in emerging countries such as India and China, which have enormous land-living masses and are fast emerging, with the potential to become new global superpowers in the near future. It also includes sustainable and monetary research with connections to Indian contexts, as well as a recent live instance study of a freshly built and constructed luxurious housing home in a densely populated area of India. The case study is a inhabited house that is planned and built as a sustainable and green structure in an extremely community inside the state of Maharashtra, India, as India is also known as a country of villages with the world's second largest population. According to India's 2012 census, 69.84 percent of the population, or 869.17 million people, live in 6,47,861 distinct villages. By using straightforward, simple, and cost-effective strategies, this study will assist Indian communities and residential buildings in becoming more sustainable and greener.
IRJET- Realization and Execution of Sustainable Green Building Design in Chha...IRJET Journal
This document discusses sustainable green building design in Chhattisgarh, India. It finds that while architects are familiar with sustainable design, they do not feel well-versed in it. The major problems encountered are lack of client awareness and availability of materials. There is an urgent need for more education and promotion of ecological responsibility and sustainable development. Green buildings optimize resource use, minimize emissions, and enhance renewable resources to address environmental pressures from population growth and development.
This document discusses the challenges and rewards of writing an essay on green architecture. It requires a deep understanding of both architecture and environmental sustainability. Researching academic journals and case studies is necessary to understand eco-friendly building methods and materials. Structuring the essay to balance technical aspects with broader implications requires careful organization. Integrating analyses of architectural projects further enriches the essay by evaluating real-world applications of sustainability principles. Despite difficulties, writing about green architecture contributes to discourse on sustainable living and inspires consideration of architecture's environmental role.
This document summarizes an engineering research workshop at Qatar University on "Livable Environment and Sustainability". The workshop will highlight current research projects in architecture and urban planning, discuss how architectural research benefits the community and industry, and identify priority research areas and topics for Qatar. The agenda includes invited speakers, panel discussions on how research impacts different groups, and a workshop to revise Qatar's priority research areas and generate new proposals. The document also outlines the university's research theme of "Sustainable and Livable Environments" and 10 specific research areas.
The slide about sustainable of green building on design efficiency and the effect to human society, world and health. The content also support United Nation sustainable goal and carry unethical problem and suggestion to overcome.
Detailed Comparative Case Study on Environmentally Sustainable BuildingYogeshIJTSRD
The world over, evidence is growing that green buildings bring multiple benefits. They provide some of the most effective means to achieving a range of global goals, such as addressing climate change, creating sustainable and thriving communities, and driving economic growth. The benefits of green buildings can be grouped within three categories environmental, economic and social. In this paper we concluded that the 1. Green building is an eco friendly and most importantly favorable to environment that more people need to adopt. 2. Global warming and energy crises cannot be solved in one or two years. 3. Green technology will definitely be the solution that gets the potential in helping is to solve those problems and improve our environment. 4. Building energy consumption has accounted for about 45 of final energy of society. If the building can reduce energy consumption by 50 during the process of using, then it can make a contribution that can reduce 14 of final energy of whole society. Akash S. Sonare | Pallavi B. Ghagare | Akshay S. Kachawe | Damini W. Ramteke | Suraj M. Sahu | Divya Madavi "Detailed Comparative Case Study on Environmentally Sustainable Building" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-5 , August 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd43732.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/engineering/civil-engineering/43732/detailed-comparative-case-study-on-environmentally-sustainable-building/akash-s-sonare
Challenges facing componentsreuse in industrialized housing: A literature reviewIEREK Press
Natural resources points towards sustainable development. Since a large proportion of human consumption is linked to buildings and construction, this means managing the construction process in more sustainable ways. Strategies that target greater material efficiency and which promote circular economy concepts are among several approaches that are gaining in popularity. The adoption of life-cycle thinking and practices in design, construction and end of life through the reuse of construction components and materials is one such action to achieve a sustainable built environment. Reuse is not a new concept and technical solutions do exist; however, practical realization is hampered by many interrelated challenges. This review paper is the result of a literature review for an exploratory study that aims to identify obstacles to the reuse of building components and materials. The context is industrializedhousing, particularly timber-based construction, as this is a sector where modern manufacturing and onsite practices have become established. The main obstacles identified and corroborated in the literature, along with their potential solutions, are summarized and conclusions drawn on the future direction of research needs.
BSCAIRO 2019 - Failure of Sustainable ArchitectureMoemen Afify
Failure of Sustainable Architecture : The Past, The Present and the Future. A discussion of the past and present architectural sustainable and green experiences in the last three decades, and the advantages of the systems applied, and how should the future be. By. Prof. Dr. M. Moemen Afify
This document discusses the role of "greening" or environmental stewardship activities in building resilience after disasters or conflicts. It provides examples of how tree planting, memorial gardens, and fisheries management helped communities recover from events like 9/11 and wars in Iraq. The document argues that including local communities in greening activities can help social-ecological systems withstand disturbances by providing feedback and strengthening connections between people and nature. Policymakers are encouraged to support such efforts through funding, research, and integrating greening into emergency response plans to facilitate long-term adaptation to climate change impacts.
Towards Greening Decisions on the University Campus: Initiatives, Importance ...Dr. Amarjeet Singh
Universities as ‘small worlds’ are veritable places for promoting environmental friendly activities; being breeding grounds for future decision makers. They are characterized by activities that negatively influence our environment which are in three areas which are: energy usage, waste generation and transportation. This study utilized both exploratory and survey designs to investigate the initiatives relating to training, research, campus operation and community service, their importance and barriers to effective implementation in The Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria. The study found that implementing these initiatives has benefits associate with cost saving, employability, public image, quality assurance, and societal change. More than 70 percent of the respondents believed that implementing greening initiatives is very important. The study also revealed individual and institutional barriers in the achievement of this result. The most severe ones include: inadequate and sustainable awareness, ineffective policy, lack of knowledge and skills to handle relevant technology for greening. The study suggested that management should provide supports in the areas of policy-making and implementation, budgetary allocation and motivational structure to lead the way in the comity of universities.
Toward sustainable interior design education in kuwaitDr.Ahmad Alansari
This document summarizes a study that investigated the level of knowledge and attitudes toward sustainable design among interior design students in Kuwait. The study found that interior design students in Kuwait have limited knowledge of sustainable design aspects, but are willing to learn about sustainability. There was no significant difference found between male and female students in their knowledge and attitudes. The study also found a positive correlation between students' knowledge of sustainability and their attitudes toward sustainable design. The study concludes by recommending the integration of sustainability education into interior design curricula in Kuwait.
Benefits of Project Management to Realizing Sustainable BuildingsDr. Amarjeet Singh
This document discusses sustainable building and project management. It defines sustainable building as construction that meets current needs without harming the environment. Project management is key to achieving sustainability across all phases of construction. The benefits of project management for sustainable buildings include improved efficiency, reliability, and overall sustainability. Integrating sustainability into every stage, from site selection to materials to construction practices, is needed to fully realize environmentally friendly buildings.
1. The document outlines Andrea Wheeler's background, teaching interests, and research focus on sustainable school design and participatory methods.
2. Her research examines the relationship between building design and user behavior to reduce energy consumption, and involves conducting post-occupancy evaluations with students.
3. Wheeler is interested in bringing her experience in teaching, research success, and interests in interdisciplinary and social media-enhanced learning to the Iowa School of Architecture.
The document discusses the importance of quality metrics in green construction companies. It analyzes the differences between traditional and sustainable building practices. Conrad Construction Industries recognizes the industry trend toward sustainable building and wants to implement quality metrics to measure its green building practices. Literature is reviewed on the growth of the green building market and lean project delivery methods that can reduce costs for green buildings. The need for an integrated system like LEED to help architects and builders design sustainable buildings is also discussed.
SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS IN HOT AND DRY CLIMATE OF INDIAIJERA Editor
The consumption of energy in the buildings is increasing as the development is taking at a very fast rate. No evidence is now
required to prove that the present climate changes are directly linked to the human activities and also the concerns regarding
exploitation of the fossil fuel have reached a level where the negative effect are having impact on the life of a common man.
Passive Architecture involves blending conventional architectural principles with solar & wind energy and the inherent
properties of building materials to ensure that the interiors remain warm in winter and cool in summer, thus creating a yearround
comfortable environment. Various solar passive techniques have been studied in detail so that the undesirable impact
in hot and dry climate could be mitigated. It is concluded that with the application of these techniques the building could be
made comfortable with comparatively less use of energy
SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS IN HOT AND DRY CLIMATE OF INDIAIJERA Editor
The consumption of energy in the buildings is increasing as the development is taking at a very fast rate. No evidence is now
required to prove that the present climate changes are directly linked to the human activities and also the concerns regarding
exploitation of the fossil fuel have reached a level where the negative effect are having impact on the life of a common man.
Passive Architecture involves blending conventional architectural principles with solar & wind energy and the inherent
properties of building materials to ensure that the interiors remain warm in winter and cool in summer, thus creating a yearround
comfortable environment. Various solar passive techniques have been studied in detail so that the undesirable impact
in hot and dry climate could be mitigated. It is concluded that with the application of these techniques the building could be
made comfortable with comparatively less use of energy.
Öko-Institut is an independent, visionary research and consultancy organization focused on sustainability. It develops novel solutions to sustainability challenges through interdisciplinary research at the intersection of technology, policy, and society. Öko-Institut aims to persuade stakeholders to take necessary action towards sustainability through research, consulting, and mediation between opposing views. Some of its work includes developing international solutions for sustainable resource use, advising on energy and climate policy strategies, and helping companies implement sustainability practices and communicate their strategies.
Sustainable architecture in the united arab emirates past and presentGalala University
Paper Title
Sustainable Architecture in the United Arab Emirates: Past and Present
Theme
Planning for Sustainable Development
Paper presented to
CAA-IIA International Conference on Urbanisation and Housing
Date
2-5 October 1997
GOA - India
This paper compares aspects of sustainability in vernacular and modern architecture in the United Arab Emirates. In vernacular architecture, sustainability is manifested in the design of buildings, use of materials, environmental and social consciousness. There are indeed many lessons to be learned from vernacular architecture in the area. On the other hand, aspects of sustainability are absent from almost all modern buildings in the region for many reasons: rapid development, use of foreign materials, design methods, and construction systems all contribute to the absence of sustainability in modern buildings. Yet, an important aspect contributing to this situation is absence of building codes and regulations enforcing sustainability in the design and construction of buildings.
The aim of this paper is to illustrate aspects of sustainability in vernacular architecture compared to absence of sustainability in modern buildings in the region and discuss prospects of boosting awareness on several levels. To achieve sustainability in future buildings and environments sustainability should be introduced on the following levels:
1. Building codes and regulations
2. Building construction systems and materials
3. Undergraduate and graduate education
4. Design methods and community participation
The paper concludes with recommendations and proposals to amplify awareness and implementation of sustainability measures in the design, construction, and education of architecture in the region.
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This document lists several educational topics including an online store, mobile learning, medical leadership, online MBAs from different providers, palliative care, safeguarding, and programs related to PLST, AR, and video feedback. It appears to be a catalog or list of potential educational courses and programs across different subject areas that are available online.
This document discusses networks, partnerships, and stakeholder relations in community organizations. It explores how to define networks and partnerships, power dynamics and decision making within partnerships, and issues of accountability. The document notes that organizations are expected to work with other groups and agencies through partnerships, and this module aims to examine the ideas and debates around partnership working and how to learn from experiences to inform practice.
Conflict is inevitable in organizations and can occur for reasons such as organizational change, changing roles, staffing issues, limited time and resources, and customer interactions. Conflicts can happen between individuals, groups, and at different levels within an organization. While conflict often has negative outcomes like decreased productivity and damaged relationships, it can also have positive outcomes when managed constructively, such as new solutions to problems, personal growth, strengthened relationships, and improved processes. The key is for management to constructively handle conflicts to encourage creative resolutions rather than allow destructive outcomes.
The document summarizes an international seminar on sustainable building design held in the United Kingdom. It provides details on the organization of the seminar, including its location, dates, participating institutions, and funding sources. Twenty-eight papers were submitted for the seminar, with thirteen being presented under three themes: concepts and pedagogy of sustainable architecture education, professional practice and sustainability, and emerging social, political, and technical perspectives on sustainability. The two-day seminar consisted of sessions where attendees presented papers and engaged in discussion on various dimensions of theorizing sustainable building design from different parts of the world.
This document discusses sustainable design practices from a visual perspective. It focuses on understanding place, connecting with nature, understanding natural and traditional processes, understanding environmental impact, and embracing co-creative design with local communities to better understand people and their needs. The goal is to integrate sustainability into design through collaborative and environmentally conscious practices.
Theorizing Sustainable Design through Human Geographies, Key Note Paper, by Dr Tasleem Shakur
Email: shakurt@edgehill.ac.uk
e-journals: www.edgehill.ac.uk/gber www.edgehill.ac.uk/icdes/sacs
The document describes the development of a solar shade calculator software for Lahore, Pakistan. It discusses:
1) Analyzing Lahore's climate to determine the overheated period from March 21st to September 21st that requires shading.
2) Developing equations to calculate shade parameters like horizontal and vertical shadow angles for different shade types.
3) Implementing the equations in an Excel spreadsheet software for ease of use and accessibility.
Issues of Sustainable Built Environment: Context, Evolution and Pedagogical D...Edge Hill University
This document discusses sustainable built environments and pedagogical approaches to teaching sustainability. It provides context on the evolution of sustainability concepts and benchmarks for sustainable design and construction. It also outlines the curriculum developed at the School of Planning and Architecture to integrate sustainability issues into their Master's in Building Engineering and Management program. The curriculum embeds sustainability across core and support course areas and is being disseminated to other institutions to strengthen sustainability education.
The document discusses curriculum design for sustainable architectural studies. It notes the changing ideologies in higher education towards widening participation and treating students as customers. It also discusses different learning approaches students may take and the importance of constructive alignment between learning outcomes, teaching methods, and assessment. The curriculum discussed would focus on theories of sustainable architecture, sustainable design practices, leading practitioners, and techniques/technologies using problem-based learning. The conclusion discusses different university ideologies and the goal of providing transferable skills.
The document discusses life cycle cost (LCC) analysis for sustainable buildings. LCC considers all relevant costs over the life of a building, including initial costs, operation and maintenance costs, replacement costs, and disposal costs. It can show that technologies like daylighting and efficient lighting that have higher upfront costs may be more cost effective over the long term due to energy savings and lower maintenance. An example LCC analysis compares the total costs of different lighting options over 20 years and finds that LED lights have the lowest lifetime costs despite higher initial costs. Uncertainties in LCC include predicting future energy prices and technology changes. While useful, LCC is not the only consideration in building design as factors like aesthetics are harder to quantify
Plan for the Regeneration and Improvement of the area between Lower Mall and ...Edge Hill University
The document proposes a regeneration plan for the area between Lower Mall and Tollinton Market in Lahore, Pakistan. The plan aims to enhance the area for current and potential users by focusing on families, students, and surrounding communities. Major interventions include upgrading the Sunday book market, redesigning open spaces near Tollinton Market, and regenerating Nasir Bagh park. Minor interventions involve adding infrastructure like traffic signals, bus stops, lighting, and street furniture to improve accessibility and usability of the area. The overall goal is to conserve the area's historical character while improving facilities, amenities, and public spaces.
The document discusses the environmental impacts of buildings and HVAC systems over their full life cycles. It states that carbon dioxide accounts for about one third of all greenhouse gases produced in the UK, with 50% of CO2 emissions related to building energy use. HVAC systems alone account for 40-60% of energy use in commercial and residential buildings in the US. The document also discusses challenges and approaches to conducting life cycle assessments (LCAs) of buildings, which are complex due to their long lifespan and localized impacts.
Walmart Business+ and Spark Good for Nonprofits.pdfTechSoup
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ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, and GDPR: Best Practices for Implementation and...PECB
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Certified as an ISO/IEC 27001: Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) Lead Implementer, Data Protection Officer, and Cyber Risks Analyst, Denis brings a heightened focus on data security, privacy, and cyber resilience to every endeavor.
His expertise extends across a diverse spectrum of reporting, database, and web development applications, underpinned by an exceptional grasp of data storage and virtualization technologies. His proficiency in application testing, database administration, and data cleansing ensures seamless execution of complex projects.
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A workshop hosted by the South African Journal of Science aimed at postgraduate students and early career researchers with little or no experience in writing and publishing journal articles.
This presentation includes basic of PCOS their pathology and treatment and also Ayurveda correlation of PCOS and Ayurvedic line of treatment mentioned in classics.
Main Java[All of the Base Concepts}.docxadhitya5119
This is part 1 of my Java Learning Journey. This Contains Custom methods, classes, constructors, packages, multithreading , try- catch block, finally block and more.
বাংলাদেশের অর্থনৈতিক সমীক্ষা ২০২৪ [Bangladesh Economic Review 2024 Bangla.pdf] কম্পিউটার , ট্যাব ও স্মার্ট ফোন ভার্সন সহ সম্পূর্ণ বাংলা ই-বুক বা pdf বই " সুচিপত্র ...বুকমার্ক মেনু 🔖 ও হাইপার লিংক মেনু 📝👆 যুক্ত ..
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LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPRAHUL
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
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Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
structure of plant communities across different temporal and spatial scales. These changes can
occur natural.
A review of the growth of the Israel Genealogy Research Association Database Collection for the last 12 months. Our collection is now passed the 3 million mark and still growing. See which archives have contributed the most. See the different types of records we have, and which years have had records added. You can also see what we have for the future.
1. Impressions of “International Seminar on Theorizing
Sustainability”
In the backdrop of NCA-Edge Hill partnership, developed for evolving specialized
program on sustainability, the theme was chosen to build an academic
framework for teaching and learning of sustainability concepts in the built
environment. Topics for presentations and deliberations focused upon concepts
of academic interest relevant to application and pragmatic thinking.
Challenge before sustainability…..
Presentation by Dr. Nigel Richardson (Edge Hill University) on “Climate Change
and Built Environment” set the tone for the seminar. In fact the issues of
sustainability flow from the irreversible changes that have been caused by
‘anthropogenic forcings’. Current positive interventions leading to mitigation of
the present accelerated climate change crisis would begin to show results only
after 2040. Thus, the magnitude of inertia already set in and the consequences
on built environment need radical innovations. Dr. Richardson identified specific
areas of built environment that are likely to be impacted to the level of being
crippled. Change in weather pattern, flooding making drainage systems
ineffective, frequent heat waves, strengthening of urban heat island effect,
deterioration of air quality leading to health problems, increased frequency and
intensity of rainfall are some of the impacts that would need to be addressed by
academics, research community and professionals. The presentation, thus laid
the context for sustainability.
Dr. Magda Sibley (University of Liverpool) in her presentation on “Sustainable
Building Design: Some Contemporary Thoughts”, too highlighted the issues of
climate change with specific reference to architecture. One could see a subtle
message of disconnect with traditional wisdom in built environment and the
consequent global climate crisis.
Mr. Muhammad Ali Tirmizi (National College of Arts, Lahore), addressed the
issues pertaining to green architecture and sustainability in the context of
Pakistan in his presentation on “Sustainable Building Design Strategies for
Pakistan”. At 10% consumption in embodied energy and 43% in operational
energy in building sector in Pakistan, there is an opportunity to make substantial
energy savings. Attributing over consumption to inefficient build design and
construction practices, Mr. Tirmizi expressed his optimism to save 20-50%
operational energy. The challenge for Pakistan is the alarming rate of depletion
of natural resources due to demand for building materials. While underlining
sustainable options, Mr. Tirmizi, reminded of traditional wisdom in architecture,
which needs to be re-discovered in the present day context.
Availability of effective renewable technologies is a major concern, especially for
the developing economies. Are there enough efforts made to research and
develop affordable effective renewable energy technologies for sustainable
development? Mr. Shiraj Mahmood,(a practicing architect /planner in London),
2. underlined some of these apprehensions in his presentation on “Renewable
Energy Resources in Sustainable Building Design”.
Together, Dr. Richardson, Dr. Sibley, Mr. Tirmizi and Mr. Mahmood, presented
the perspective of sustainability discussion embracing specific challenges arising
out of climate change, the need to research contemporary solutions around
traditional wisdom and a possibly situational disadvantage created by
inadequate interests and policy initiatives for clean energy.
Sustainability dimensions…
Architecture, planning and engineering are known to play a major role in
creating sustainable built environment although it is also well recognized that
sustainability encompasses economic, social and environmental aspects. Key-
note presentation by Dr. Tasleem Shakur (Edge Hill University) convincingly
argued the significance of human geography in meeting the objectives of
sustainability through his key note paper entitled “Theorizing Sustainable Design
Through Human Geographies”. According to Dr. Shakur, needs and limits are
intrinsic to the definitions of sustainability. Whether it is ‘north south dialogue
between industrial and non-industrial countries on demand and supply of
international trade’ or basic concepts of sustainability, the issue of ‘needs and
limits’ is the key determinant. This in turn, relates to human and social
dimensions. Therefore, could there be sustainable development without
comprehensive social and human perspective?
Dr. Shakur identified and illustrated emerging contemporary principles as;
understanding place; connecting with nature and natural processes;
understanding environmental impact; embracing co-operating design; and,
understanding people. Thus, it can be seen that the ‘contemporary principles’ are
aimed at creating a ‘humane’ foundation for the sustainable built environment.
Essence of Dr. Shakur’s emphasis on human and social issues could also be seen
in the activities of COMTECHSA (a Liverpool based community technical
/architectural service center), presented by Ms. Rosie Jolly (COMTECHSA,
Liverpool)and the case study presentation of a ‘green building’ of Health Faculty
of Edge Hill University by Ms. Catherine Murrey, Mr. David Oldham and Mr.
Andrew Brown (project Architect). The site visit to Academy of St. Francis of
Assisi, Liverpool demonstrated the human and social interplay in a sustainable
built environment in practice.
The approach of COMTECHSA to work with local communities and evolve
solutions relevant to their needs is modeled on technical validity as well as social
dimensions of sustainability.
‘Green building’ case study of Health Faculty of Edge Hill University was an
excellent example of a technical solution to the functional needs of a built facility.
Truly, an ‘RICS award-winning’ building. However, what this prima facie
appreciation misses is the context that Dr. Shakur referred to. The quality of
work-life of the occupants, as expressed by them during the visit, social
integration of faculty and student community groups through spatial planning,
3. access to the work spaces in informal areas were some of the human and social
dimensions wherein the building, as a system really excelled. Thus, it is the social
dimension that makes the ‘built environment’ of a building meaningfully
sustainable and allows the community to embrace the facility.
Academy of St. Francis of Assisi, Liverpool is a school building with a difference.
Building is clearly a demonstration of energy efficient technologies employed for
the functional needs. A text book solution on building orientation, use of ‘thermal
wall’ (concrete), high solar radiation heat gain during winters and the opposite
during summer by appropriately inclined transparent double-membrane glazing,
daylight accessed spaces, use of photovoltaic’s etc. What is beyond these
technological solutions is the very objective of the school, which includes
educating and sensitizing the students towards environmental concerns through
the built spaces as well as the curriculum. Thus, the school is not only a low
resource, carbon sensitive building but it creates social interventions by
transforming communities to be responsible towards environment. It presents a
sustainability model wherein there is convergence of interests in the guiding
principles of physical elements of the building and the societal purpose of the
facility. Looking from the Dr. Shakur’s perspective, the Academy of St. Francis of
Assisi performs well on his suggested ‘contemporary principles’ of sustainability.
Sustainability dimension expanded by Dr. Shakur alters the perspective one very
often has based on the physical appreciation of the built environment. Human
geography, would have to be an important component of development
sustainable built environment.
Carrying the argument further, Dr. Nigel Simons’s (Edge Hill University) remarks
in the concluding presentation re-emphasized the need for human geography
interventions. Aptly said by Dr. Nigel Simons, ‘sustainability calls for
multidisciplinary approach’.
Analysis tools and techniques…
Sustainable planning and development needs tools and techniques for validation
of proposals. While one would look for accurate and reliable methods for
assessment, the need for simple yet reliable options cannot be overlooked. There
is certainly a need for research to embed such tools and techniques in the
sustainable built environment planning process. Two very significant assessment
options were presented to emphasize the need for quantitative analysis. While
Ms. Sarah Khan (a practicing architect based in London) presented an innovative
“Sun Shade Calculator for Lahore”, Mr. Rusdy Hartungi and Ms. Elisavet
Dimitrokali (Unviersity of Central Lancashire) underlined the importance of life
cycle assessment (LCA) approach of sustainable proposals in their presentations
on “LCC Application in Sustainable Building Design” and “Life Cycle Assessment:
A Fundamental Tool in Assessing Sustainability in Built Environment”
respectively.
Simple though, the relevance of a calculator for calculating sun shade using
worksheet during design development stage is well argued considering heat load
contribution of 48% through the windows in a building in Lahore. A reliable,
4. inexpensive, user-friendly, quick and versatile option is truly a ‘sustainable’
option. While detailed analysis using computer programs is still necessary for
any application, the role of calculators, especially for specific applications, is
significant. For developing countries such options are most suited. Deliberations
concluded that further research and extending the scope to other locations could
be undertaken through academics.
Mr. Hartungi and Ms. Dimitrokali stressed the importance of LCA as a basis for
decision-making. In fact, from the presentations it appears that the LCA is
perhaps the most significant assessment and analysis tool. For practical
application though, the academic research still needs to focus on the databases
for inputs on cost centers. While it may be relatively easier for the costs of
building systems to be built in, there are major issues with regards to cost
benefits that need to be resolved.
For a meaningful education in sustainability, development of simpler tools and
techniques for analysis would be an essential academic research agenda.
Practice…..
Complexity of sustainability is only appreciated when applied in practice.
Validity of concepts, methods and analytical tools is understood when applied on
a project. In regeneration project of “Sustainable Regeneration of Historic Urban
Centers”, Mr. Syed Faizal Sajjad (National College of Arts, Lahore) brought out
multidimensional issues, including social and heritage value that needed to be
balanced for a sustainable proposal. Although analysis and strong theoretical
framework for practical proposal seemed diffused, the complexity to integrate
analysis and theorizing the proposal is also an issue for process introspection
which is inherently evolutionary. This re-enforces the belief that the
sustainability calls for a systematic ‘case based learning’ as mentioned by Dr.
Jammie Halsall (University of Huddersfield) in his presentation on “Curriculum
Design for Sustainable Architectural /studies”.
Education and pedagogy…..
A multidisciplinary domain, sustainability is as much a challenge for practicing
professionals as for the academics to groom future professionals and research
community. While de-novo curriculum focused at sustainability is a rather recent
approach being contemplated, the need to dovetail sustainability concerns in the
existing programs in architecture, planning and project management is equally
relevant. Prof. Virendra Kumar Paul (School of Planning and Architecture, Delhi)
presented one such effort being made at the School of Planning and Architecture
(SPA) New Delhi as a part of project management specialization in his
presentation on “Issues of Sustainable Built Environment: Context, Evolution and
Pedagogical Dimensions”. The approach at SPA was to infuse sustainability to
make it holistic.
While recommending approach to mitigate the negative impacts of design and
construction practices, Mr. Tirmizi emphasized the need for pedagogy to address
the issue of dovetailing traditional knowledge of building design and
5. construction with the mainstream architecture design to provide comprehensive
coverage on sustainability.
In his presentation, Mr. Halsall underlined the need for providing students with
transferable and vocational skills. Building on theoretical background of
sustainability and curriculum development, Halsall identified traditionalism,
social reconstructionism and progressivism.
The approach of SPA presented by Prof. Paul and the conceptual issues
mentioned by Jamie merit consideration for pedagogy in sustainability.
Conclusion…..
Seminar, though aimed to theorize sustainability, expanded the discussion
further. Education and pedagogy would have to look further into the challenges
and dimensions underlined during expert presentations. Academic research
agenda would have to be reviewed comprehensively to cover all dimensions of
sustainability. Seminar outcome has a potential to be a road map for academia
for meaningful contribution in development of sustainable built environment.
Prof. Virendra Kr. Paul
Department of Building Engineering & Management,
School of Planning and Architecture,