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This book presents knowledge on sustainability concepts, policies, and technologies adopted in both developed and developing countries. The book covers five themes: (a) advancing sustainability building rating systems, (b) promoting retrofitting buildings and warranting energy-efficient buildings, (c) realizing water efficiency within building structures, (d) application of the circular economy to manage waste, and (e) enhancing the health and well-being of building occupants.
The first theme includes case study-based evidence and solutions to different rating systems used in different countries. The second and third themes mainly focus on the achievement of sustainability under the key parameters of energy efficiency and water efficiency through the application of various techniques and technologies, such as green roofs, green walls, and grid-tied solar photovoltaic technology, with a special emphasis on retrofitting techniques, in different case study contexts. The fourth theme primarily addresses the need to clarify misconceptions surrounding the concept of the 'circular economy' within the construction industry. It explores its broader applications in various contexts, aiming to uncover opportunities for knowledge expansion and transfer across different countries. The fifth and final theme of the book addresses various good practices and tools developed to enhance the health and well-being of building occupants, with a primary focus on how such things help achieve sustainable buildings.
List of contents
Compliance behaviours of building practitioners with energy efficiency standards: A focus on the 7-star house energy rating scheme in Australia.- Navigating Progress in Policy Development for Energy Retrofitting Residential Buildings: Australian Insights.- Sustainability Transitions for Energy Efficient in Buildings in the UK.- Revisiting Existing Sustainability and Energy policies on Passive Solar Housing Construction in Sri Lanka: Towards Effective Enhancements.- Impact of Rating Levels and Climate Zones on the Performance of Energy Star-Rated Office Buildings.- Water efficiency in hotel buildings: A focus on LEED certification in Sri Lanka.- Drivers to implement circular economy-based waste management practices in the Australian construction industry.- Effects of building defects on construction and demolition waste generation: case studies of Australian residential building projects.- An Innovative Tool for Empowering Occupants for Energy Efficiency: A Perspective of New Zealand Office Buildings.- Navigating on-grid and off-grid solar systems: challenges and strategies within Sri Lankan building context.- Towards sustainable offsite construction: Examining embodied energy in shipping container buildings.- The Impact of Indoor Air Quality in Higher Education Institutions.- Minimising Waste in Construction Projects: A focus on Ceramic Tiles Waste.- Building Information Modelling with Modern Methods of Construction for Sustainable Construction in the UK Construction Industry.
