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This book on biomimcry assessment tools studies the concepts of sustainability, sustainable construction practices, and the evaluation categories that constitute a sustainablity assessment tool. It is important reading for academics, professionals, and advanced students in the built environment, engineering and sustainable development.
List of contents
PART 1: BACKGROUND
1. General Introduction
PART 2: SUSTAINABILITY TRENDS IN CONSTRUCTION
2. Sustainability Nexus in The Construction Industry
3. Sustainable Construction Trends and Practices
4. Understanding the Green Building Concept
5. Biomimicry Paradigm: Nature Inspiration and Emulation
PART 3: SUSTAINABILITY ASSESSMENT AND RATING IN CONSTRUCTION
6. Sustainability Assessment Tools in The Construction Industry
7. Sustainability Tools and Methods for Building Evaluation
8. Green Initiatives and Building Sustainability Assessment in South Africa
PART 4: BIOMIMICRY SUSTAINABILITY ASSESSMENT TOOL (BioSAT)
9. Gaps in Sustainability Assessment Tools Research
10. The Conceptual Biomimicry Sustainability Assessment Tool
11. The Future of Biomimicry Sustainability Assessment Tool
About the author
Olusegun Aanuoluwapo Oguntona is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Built Environment, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Walter Sisulu University, South Africa.
Clinton Ohis Aigbavboa is a Full Professor at the Department of Construction Management and Quantity Surveying, University of Johannesburg, South Africa.
Summary
This book on biomimcry assessment tools studies the concepts of sustainability, sustainable construction practices, and the evaluation categories that constitute a sustainablity assessment tool. It is important reading for academics, professionals, and advanced students in the built environment, engineering and sustainable development.
