Construction of residential buildings using off-site methods, in particular modular
construction, is receiving considerable attention. However, the sustainability performance of …

Modular construction has been recognized as one of the primary methods for sustainable off-
site construction in the recent past. However, in a given building project, the process of …

Sustainable building design should consider durability, affordability, resource conservation,
intra and inter-generational social equity aspects, and stakeholder's perspective throughout …

Achieving sustainable buildings is a challenging task. Building sustainability involves “green
building” design and construction, taking account of both environmental elements and …

Off-site construction has gained more attention from both academia and industry during the
last few years. Modular construction is one of the most efficient off-site construction methods …

The driving forces for change in the construction and building industry are several, not least
of which are health and environmental awareness combined with the innate urge to improve …

In order to facilitate the shift towards sustainability in the building industry, development of
building‐specific sustainability assessment tools that evaluate and integrate related …

The growth of the building sector represents the progress of civilizations. There are
environmental, social and economic implications, impeding the sustainability performance of …

Construction and building industry is in dire need for developing sustainability assessment
frameworks that can evaluate and integrate related environmental and socioeconomic …

The building industry has regularly been criticized for resource exploitation, energy use,
waste production, greenhouse gas emissions, and impacts on the landscape. The growing …