The annual generation of construction waste is immense in both developed and developing
economies. The environmental impacts caused by disposal of this waste stream are in …

The impacts of buildings on our life, business, and natural environment have fueled a global
trend in the building industry to “go green”. This has helped proliferate various green …

Buildings could be led to adverse impacts on environment, such as generation of
construction and demolition waste, and emission of greenhouse gases (GHG). Therefore …

Various green rating systems are established globally to evaluate the sustainability of
construction projects. Their categories and criteria have been under constant updates to …

During the past two decades, a large number of Green Building Rating Systems (GBRSs)
have been developed by the countries around the world in order to rate and certify green …

Different countries have developed and extensively studied green building rating tools
(GBRTs) to promote the sustainable development of the construction industry. The most …

Appropriate site planning and design (SPD) is a key solution for effective land use on
construction sites. A Green Building Rating Tool (GBRT) includes systematic assessment …

Abstract The Green Building concept is very popular worldwide. The adverse impact of
construction on the environment significantly promotes the development of the green …

Since the energy crisis in the 1960s, crucial research and activities were spurred to improve
energy efficiency and decrease environmental pollution. To deal with the various problems …

The construction industry has a significant contribution towards numerous adverse
environmental impacts. Therefore, green building concept has gained wide recognition. In …