Sustainability in the built environment

Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 (2013) Sustainability in the built environment. In: Yao, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-7224 (ed.) Design and Management of Sustainable Built Environments. Springer, pp. 1-22. doi: 10.1007/978-1-4471-4781-7_1

Abstract/Summary

This introductory chapter sets the scene for the book, providing an overview of sustainability in the built environment. With a bias towards buildings and the urban environment, it illustrates the range of issues that impinge upon global carbon reduction and the mechanisms available to help bring about change. Climate change, and its impact on built environment, is briefly introduced and sustainability in the built environment and associated factors are described. The specific topics relating to sustainable design and management of the built environment, including policy and assessment, planning, energy, water and waste, technology, supply and demand, occupants’ behaviour and management have been highlighted. This chapter emphasises the importance of a systemic approach in delivering a sustainable built environment.

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Refereed	Yes
Divisions	Science > School of the Built Environment > Energy and Environmental Engineering group
Publisher	Springer
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