Environmental Impact Assessment Of Buildings

Author : Wahidul Biswas
Publisher : MDPI
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2020-02-05
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783039282432

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Environmental Impact Assessment of Buildings by Wahidul Biswas Pdf

This Special Issue covers a wide range of areas—including building orientation, service life, use of photocatalytically active structures and PV facades, implications of transportation system, building types (i.e., high rise, multilevel, commercial, residential), life cycle assessment, and structural engineering—that need to be considered in the environmental impact assessment of buildings, and the chapters include case studies across the globe. Consideration of these strategies would help reduce energy and material consumption, environmental emissions, and waste generation associated with all phases of a building’s life cycle. Chapter 1 demonstrates that green star concrete exhibits the same structural properties as conventional concrete in Australia. Chapter 2 showed that the use of TiO2 as a photocatalyst on the surface of construction materials with a suitable stable binding agent, such as aggregates, would enable building walls to absorb NOx from air. This study found that TiO2 has the potential to reduce ambient concentrations of NOx from areas where this pollutant becomes concentrated under solar irradiation. Chapter 3 presents the life cycle assessment of architecturally integrated glass–glass photovoltaics in building facades to find the appropriate material composition for a multicolored PV façade offering improved environmental performance. Chapter 4 shows that urban office buildings lacking appropriate orientation experienced indoor overheating. Chapter 5 details four modeling approaches that were implemented to estimate buildings’ response towards load shedding. Chapter 6 covers the life cycle GHG emissions of high-rise residential housing block to discover opportunities for environmental improvement. Chapter 7 discusses an LCA framework that took into account variation in the service life of buildings associated with the use of different types of materials. Chapter 8 presents a useful data mining algorithm to conduct life cycle asset management in residential developments built on transport systems.

Author : Vicenzo Bentivegna,P.S. Brandon,Patrizia Lombardi
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 636 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2003-09-02
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781135814397

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Evaluation of the Built Environment for Sustainability by Vicenzo Bentivegna,P.S. Brandon,Patrizia Lombardi Pdf

Sustainability in the built environment is a major issue facing policy-makers, planners, developers and designers in the UK, Europe and worldwide. The measuring of buildings and cities for sustainability becomes increasingly important as pressure for green, sustainable development translates into policy and legislation. The problems of such measurement and evaluation are presented by the authors in contributions which move from the general to the particular, e.g. from a general framework for an environmentally sustainable form of urban development to a specific input-output model application to environmental problems. The book is divided into three parts: the first covers city models and sustainable systems - research programmes, environmental policies, green corporations and collaborative strategies to make urban development more sustainable; part two discusses the problems of evaluating the built environment in planning and construction, covering economic and environmental methods and construction, development and regeneration processes; part three illustrates a number of applications using different approaches and techniques and referring to a range of environmental aspects of the natural and built environment, from maintaining historic buildings to transport management and air pollution monitoring.

Author : John Glasson,Riki Therivel,Andrew Chadwick
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 469 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780415338370

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Introduction to Environmental Impact Assessment by John Glasson,Riki Therivel,Andrew Chadwick Pdf

Looking at the importance of environmental impact assessements, this title includes all the latest theoretical and practical procedures of EIA, as well as including the latest changes to UK legislation.

Author : Robert Crawford
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2011-03-10
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781135245085

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Life Cycle Assessment in the Built Environment by Robert Crawford Pdf

Life cycle assessment enables the identification of a broad range of potential environmental impacts occurring across the entire life of a product, from its design through to its eventual disposal or reuse. The need for life cycle assessment to inform environmental design within the built environment is critical, due to the complex range of materials and processes required to construct and manage our buildings and infrastructure systems. After outlining the framework for life cycle assessment, this book uses a range of case studies to demonstrate the innovative input-output-based hybrid approach for compiling a life cycle inventory. This approach enables a comprehensive analysis of a broad range of resource requirements and environmental outputs so that the potential environmental impacts of a building or infrastructure system can be ascertained. These case studies cover a range of elements that are part of the built environment, including a residential building, a commercial office building and a wind turbine, as well as individual building components such as a residential-scale photovoltaic system. Comprehensively introducing and demonstrating the uses and benefits of life cycle assessment for built environment projects, this book will show you how to assess the environmental performance of your clients’ projects, to compare design options across their entire life and to identify opportunities for improving environmental performance.

Author : Kathrina Simonen
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2014-04-16
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781317697367

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Life Cycle Assessment by Kathrina Simonen Pdf

Life Cycle Assessment addresses the dynamic and dialectic of building and ecology, presenting the key theories and techniques surrounding the use of life cycle assessment data and methods. Architects and construction professionals must assume greater responsibility in helping building owners to understand the implications of making material, manufacturing, and assemblage decisions and therefore design to accommodate more ecological building. Life Cycle Assessment is a guide for architects, engineers, and builders, presenting the principles and art of performing life cycle impact assessments of materials and whole buildings, including the need to define meaningful goals and objectives and critically evaluate analysis assumptions. As part of the PocketArchitecture Series, the book includes both fundamentals and advanced topics. The book is primarily focused on arming the design and construction professional with the tools necessary to make design decisions regarding life cycle, reuse, and sustainability. As such, the book is a practical text on the concepts and applications of life cycle techniques and environmental impact evaluation in architecture and is presented in language and depth appropriate for building industry professionals.

Author : Wblca Guide Special Project Working Group
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2018-08-31
Category : Building materials
ISBN : 0784415056

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Whole Building Life Cycle Assessment by Wblca Guide Special Project Working Group Pdf

This report serves as a guide for the project team to define and model the structural system within the reference building design as required by green building standards and rating systems.

Author : Jaime Solis-Guzman,Madelyn Marrero
Publisher : Bentham Science Publishers
Page : 173 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2015-10-21
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781681080987

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Ecological Footprint Assessment of Building Construction by Jaime Solis-Guzman,Madelyn Marrero Pdf

Sustainability is a major concern when considering the construction of a new building project as there is a definite effect of any construction on its surrounding environment. One tool to measure the environmental impact of projects is the Ecological Footprint (EF). Ecological Footprint Assessment of Building Construction: Spanish Case Study presents the methodology required for the creation of an effective EF assessment of building construction projects with a case study of a Spanish project. The book starts with a detailed overview of the EF indicator for buildings including definitions, methodologies and scale applications. This is followed by chapters on dwelling construction methodology and calculation models for direct (energy and water), indirect (manpower and construction materials) resource consumption and waste in the constructed area. The book concludes with a case study that demonstrates the application of all types of EF indicators mentioned in the previous chapters. The methodology and all steps for each calculation are explained in detail, making the book an applicable reference for working professionals as well as an easy-to-understand guide for graduates undertaking sustainability modules in ecology and civil engineering courses

Author : Brownell, Blaine Erickson
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2020-02-28
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781799824282

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Examining the Environmental Impacts of Materials and Buildings by Brownell, Blaine Erickson Pdf

Fundamental environmental challenges such as climate change, resource depletion, and pollution are still widely relevant in today’s world. Many of these problems have been associated with the architecture, engineering, and construction industries due to the level of resources used in these professions. In recent years, many manufacturers in these fields have expressed the motivation to make necessary changes that would be beneficial to the environment. Despite this progress, there remains a lack of research and assessment on the methods to achieve environmental stability within these architectural fields. Examining the Environmental Impacts of Materials and Buildings provides emerging research exploring the theoretical and practical aspects of ecological performance within modern building design and materials-based construction. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as life cycle assessment, material flows analysis, and sustainability, this book is ideally designed for architects, civil engineers, construction professionals, environmentalists, ecologists, business practitioners, scientists, policymakers, designers, researchers, and academicians seeking research on current trends in environmental performance within building design.

Author : Heng Li,Zhen Chen
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2007-01-24
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781134198849

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Environmental Management in Construction by Heng Li,Zhen Chen Pdf

Demands on the construction industry are changing, and it is now virtually essential for environmental management to be considered at all stages of a project. Many construction managers are finding a quantitative approach useful, and this book outlines four quantitative methods which can be applied at different construction stages, and which fit within a comprehensive framework of dynamic Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). These include: a method to quantitatively evaluate and reduce pollution and hazards levels a method to evaluate the environmental-consciousness of proposed construction plans a method to reduce on-site construction wastes through an incentive reward programme a method to promote C and D waste exchange in the local construction industry. With an experimental case study of the application of these methods, this book delivers a comprehensive review of environmental management issues in construction. With regulatory requirements potentially favouring the quantitative approach, this timely guide ensures that contractors will be able to keep pace with environmental management standards.

Author : Peter Morris,Riki Therivel
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 509 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780415239585

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Methods of Environmental Impact Assessment by Peter Morris,Riki Therivel Pdf

Written by experts, this text deals with how environmental impact assessment should be carried out for specific environmental components such as air and water.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Architecture and energy conservation
ISBN : SRLF:D0011360575

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Draft Environmental Impact Statement by Anonim Pdf

Author : Riki Therivel,Graham Wood
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 724 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2017-09-13
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781317236528

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Methods of Environmental and Social Impact Assessment by Riki Therivel,Graham Wood Pdf

Environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA) is an important and often obligatory part of proposing or launching any development project. Delivering a successful ESIA needs not only an understanding of the theory but also a detailed knowledge of the methods for carrying out the processes required. Riki Therivel and Graham Wood bring together the latest advice on best practice from experienced practitioners to ensure an ESIA is carried out effectively and efficiently. This new edition: • explains how an ESIA works and how it should be carried out • demonstrates the links between socio-economic, cultural, environmental and ecological systems and assessments • incorporates the World Bank’s IFC performance standards, and best practice examples from developing as well as developed countries • includes new chapters on emerging ESIA topics such as climate change, ecosystem services, cultural impacts, resource efficiency, land acquisition and involuntary resettlement. Invaluable to undergraduate and MSc students of ESIA on planning, ecology, geography and environment courses, this internationally oriented fourth edition of Methods of Environmental and Social Impact Assessment is also of great use to planners, ESIA practitioners and professionals seeking to update their skills.

Author : Wah Sang Wong,Edwin H.W. Chan
Publisher : Hong Kong University Press
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2000-07-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 962209502X

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Building Hong Kong by Wah Sang Wong,Edwin H.W. Chan Pdf

In the 1999 Policy Address by Hong Kong's Chief Executive, Mr Tung Chee-hwa, one major target listed is 'Making Hong Kong an Ideal Home . . . Every citizen, every business, every government department and bureau need to start working in partnership to achieve what is known as "sustainable development".' This book aims to encourage an ecological approach to design and planning in an effort 'to build Hong Kong into a world-class city'. The book is divided into four parts which focus on various aspects of environmental considerations in architecture. The first part discusses broad issues of environmental planning and sustainability. The second part covers environmental strategies in architectural design. The third part deals with environmental factors and explores how they can be addressed. The last part details the relevant environmental legislation in Hong Kong. This book is intended as both a reference for professionals as well as a textbook for university students.

Author : K. M. Baharul Islam,Zafar Mahfooz Nomani
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2021-06-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781000425871

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Environment Impact Assessment by K. M. Baharul Islam,Zafar Mahfooz Nomani Pdf

Environment Impact Assessment: Precept & Practice deals with theoretical, practical, managerial and legal issues in multidisciplinary holism to suit Indian environmental planning and governance. Environment Impact Assessment is not only considered a tool for sustainable development but a promissory augury of creation of equitable regime of for ecosystem governance. The book is laced with polemical issues in dexterous detail to cater erudite demand of environmental planners besides fulfilling the void of curriculum and pedagogic requirements of technical universities, environmental management and legal studies. The book offers diversity of thoughts across discipline on Environment Impact Assessment discourse in rounded perspective having immense potential for textual and reference utilities. The treatment of subject is not only discursive but paradigmatic to eradicate contemporary crisis in Environment Impact Assessment regime. It combines theoretical postulate with deeper empiricism and penetrative case studies to make an intriguing subject of Environment Impact Assessment with greater ease and lucidity. Note: T&F does not sell or distribute the Hardback in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Buildings
ISBN : UCBK:C118782294

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Seismic Performance Assessment of Buildings: Methodology for assessing environmental impacts by Anonim Pdf