This research paper aims at examining the concept of sustainability in the Ghanaian
construction industry with the objective of identifying possible barriers to sustainable …

Construction activity is known to have a major impact on the environment and is a major
consumer of a wide range of naturally occurring and synthesized resources. Despite the …

This paper examines the uptake of environmentally sustainable housing in two major cities
in Australia. The paper responds to literature that suggests sustainability is not so much a …

Problem statement: In the construction industry, success of building projects greatly depends
on the client's performance. The performance of clients is crucial since decisions made will …

In this paper, we explore the effect that the increasingly powerful discourse of sustainability
is having on the field of architecture. The term “field” derives from Bourdieu's …

Sustainable development has taken centre stage in our global conscience. Until recently,
wehave been focused on economic prosperity, driven by the mechanistic worldviewof the …

Buildings have major environmental impacts over their life cycle. Hence, there is a need to
design and construct a green building which minimizes the issues related to environment …

This study attempts to answer two main questions: what is the current status of green design
practice among architecture/engineering firms practicing in the State of Kuwait? And, what …

Sustainable development has taken centre stage in our global conscience. Until recently, we
have been focused on economic prosperity, driven by the mechanistic worldview of the …

Population growth and housing development have many impacts on the environment and
on quality of life issues. The housing sector in India is growing at a rapid pace and …