Design of A Sustainable Building: A Conceptual Framework for Implementing Sustainability in the Building Sector

Design of A Sustainable Building: A Conceptual Framework for Implementing Sustainability in the Building Sector

This paper presents a conceptual framework aimed at implementing sustainability principles in the building industry. The proposed framework based on the sustainable triple bottom line principle, includes resource conservation, cost efficiency and design for human adaptation. Following a thorough lit...

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Main Authors: Paul O. Olomolaiye, Ezekiel A. Chinyio, Peter O. Akadiri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2012-05-01
Series:Buildings
Subjects:
sustainable building
conceptual framework
resource conservation
cost efficiency
human adaptation
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/2/2/126

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