This study aims to review and compare different rating systems of developed and
developing countries to identify less focused aspects in terms of holistic sustainability. For …

Implementing sustainability can enhance quality of our life and thus granting us a healthy life
and promote economic, social, and environmental circumstances. The appropriate use of …

Green building is redefining building practice and Malaysia is poised for early adoption in
recognition of the potential economic and environmental benefits that accrue to it. Available …

One of the major concerns in the construction industry is the sustainability of building
projects. There are various trade-offs between functionality and design, which often lead to …

To quantify the environmental impacts of building construction, many environmental
assessment methods for measuring building performance have been proposed worldwide …

Sustainable development has received encouraging attention since the Rio Declaration on
Environment and Development was signed in 1992 Earth Summit. In Malaysia, the focus on …

In many developing countries, several strategies and programs have been established to
support the green building initiative, but overall progress is too slow to keep up with the …

We examine the extent and quality of environmental disclosures by public‐listed Malaysian
construction companies in their 2009 annual reports. Most of the 49 sample companies …

The concerns about deteriorative consequences for three sustainability pillars have
highlighted the needs of considering sustainability in developing countries. Since a lack of …

Abstract Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified buildings aim to
offer a sustainable and healthy building environment. Previous studies have shown mixed …