Conceptual framework for sustainable construction

Title

Conceptual framework for sustainable construction

 Author

Thomas, Robert V. (Cochin University of Science and Technology)
Nair, Deepa G. (Cochin University of Science and Technology)
Enserink, B. (TU Delft Policy Analysis) ORCID 0000-0001-9182-3712

 Date

2023

 Abstract

Growing global demand for sustainable development places immense pressure on the construction industry to select and promote sustainable construction practices. The selection of sustainable construction practices is a challenging task, as there are numerous variables and uncertainties involved in the concept of sustainability and a consistent and widely accepted framework for assessment and evaluation seems to be lacking. Based on an extensive literature review on sustainability, sustainable construction was redefined and evaluation frameworks were identified for comparison. Furthermore, a conceptual framework is proposed by identifying specific indicators and criteria relating to the objectives of sustainable construction (sociocultural, economic, technical and environmental) to evaluate the sustainability of construction practices. Recommendations for the application of the proposed framework is also presented.

 Subject

Sustainable construction
Conceptual framework
Indicators
Criteria
Sustainability assessment

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 DOI

https://doi.org/10.1007/s44150-023-00087-8

 ISSN

2730-9894

 Source

Architecture, Structures and Construction

 Part of collection

Institutional Repository

 Document type

journal article

 Rights

© 2023 Robert V. Thomas, Deepa G. Nair, B. Enserink
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