Sustainable Development and Green Building Practices
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Sustainable Constructions 1SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION(Name)Name of the Class (Course)Professor (Tutor)Name of the School (University)The City and State where it is locatedThe Date
Sustainable Constructions 2EXECUTIVE SUMMARYThis report introduces the topic of sustainable construction. It then explains the objectives of sustainable construction. The report then categorizes and explains the pillars under sustainable construction.Using case study examples of sustainable development in developing countries, it tries to investigate the challenges and key issues facing implementation of sustainable construction. The focus in on two case studies in 2 different countries: India and Australia. I also try and investigate the reactions that developing countries take regarding the difficulties facing sustainable construction in developing countries. Using a case study, I also try and investigate on the evolving concepts of ecological design and building practices that optimize the delivery of cost-effective green building projects.Finally, I try to look at the different implementations of sustainable construction in both developed and developing countries. I look at the different approaches India take and the approaches undertook by Australia.
Sustainable Constructions 3ContentsEXECUTIVE SUMMARY.........................................................................................................................21.0INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................41.1 Background to study......................................................................................................................41.2 Problem Statement........................................................................................................................41.3 Objectives........................................................................................................................................52.0 LITERATURE REVIEW....................................................................................................................62.1Introduction.......................................................................................................................................62.2Sustainable development in developed countries (case study)...............................................62.3 Sustainable development in developing countries (Case study).............................................73.0 DISCUSIONS.....................................................................................................................................93.1Sustainable Construction in Developing Countries.....................................................................93.2Advantages of Sustainable construction in developing countries...........................................103.3 Challenges facing sustainable construction in developing countries....................................103.4 Conceivable Reactions to the Difficulties and Requirements of Developing Countries......133.5 Building Practices to Optimize the Delivery of Cost Effective Green Building Projects......164.0 CONCLUSION..................................................................................................................................22References.............................................................................................................................................23
Sustainable Constructions 41.0INTRODUCTION1.1 Background to studySustainable construction refers to introduction and sustainability of development in the industry of construction. This ensures improved quality life among individuals nowand in coming generations by using natural resources prudently, protecting and enhancing the environment. Sustainable development is basically a goal in which companies focus on and work towards. Sustainable development embodies three majorfactors:I.Environmental II.Social III.Economical1.2 Problem Statement.Developing countries have their governments set up policies to help achieve sustainable development. This involves sustainable urbanization, which involves the cities working together towards a shared vision of the future as put down in a sustainable development plan (Hashemi, Cruickshank and Cheshmehzangi, 2015). It also involves putting in place investments on integrated management systems that facilitate channeling of sustainable private investments on infrastructure and other urbanprojects.Developing countries however face challenges in implementing sustainable construction as compared to developed countries. In developing countries, there are problems on their scale, development priorities, and skills levels that are radically different from those of developed. Differences in the traditional and global perception between the two kinds of countries also affect the materialization of sustainable development and construction.
Sustainable Constructions 51.3 ObjectivesThe main objectives of this study is to look into the differences in the implementation of sustainable development strategies between developed and developing counties and the problems facing implementation of sustainable constructions in developing countries. From this knowledge, recommendations on how developing countries can improve in the steps towards sustainable constructions can bedrawn. In addition this study will look into the pros and cons associated with implementing sustainable development.This Report tries to explain sustainable development as seen in both developed and developing country. For our case, we will look at India and Australia. The report focuses on why developed countries have an easier time achieving sustainable development as compared to developing countries. We will also look at counter activities that developing countries undertake to ensure the achieved sustainable development.
Sustainable Constructions 62.0 LITERATURE REVIEW2.1IntroductionSustainable development is often described as a balance of the three E’S (Economy, the environment and social equity). Sustainable development requires different approaches depending on whether it’s for a developed or developing country. The aim of sustainable construction is to achieve the present-day goals of housing and infrastructure whilst not compromising futures individuals meeting their wants. Sustainable development is however different depending on the type of country. In mostcases developed countries play a major role in implementing and maintaining sustainable development. This however is not the case in developing countries.2.2Sustainable development in developed countries (case study)Developed countries have a GDP (Gross development per capital) of over $12,000. These countries don’t really struggle with food shelter or clothes. People living in developed countries have jobs and thereby can be able to feed their families (Masthead, 1975). People living in developed countries have high living standard, thereby don’t really struggle with social problems. Under such conditions, it’s possible for people to struggle with issues such as: The environment, living more harmoniously with nature, promotion of an individual’s health, exercise more or eat vegetarian food, utilize renewable forms energies, how to stay away from polluting construction materials, reduced open spaces, congestion, noise and endangerment of wildlife.Sustainable development approaches in developed countries is thereby mostly focused in environment pillar. Countries such Australia have sustainable development projects that are focused on the ecological goal of sustainable development. Some of the objectives on sustainable development goals in Australia are:•To ensure Equity between individuals and coming generations•Maintaining important ecological processes and life support systems.
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