10 Jan 2024 | Ali Mohammed Saleh, Noah Mohammed Saleh, Obed Majeed Ali, Raed Abdulkareem Hasan, Omar K. Ahmed, Azil Bahari Alias, Khalil Farhan Yassin
The article "Green Building Techniques: Under the Umbrella of the Climate Framework Agreement" by Ali Mohammed Saleh et al. explores the integration of sustainable practices in the construction industry to address environmental challenges. The study delves into various green building rating systems, including BREEAM, LEED, SB-Tool, CASBEE, GRIHA, and Eco-housing, and highlights the need for a new assessment scheme tailored to global conditions. A principal component analysis (PCA) framework is introduced to develop this new scheme, identifying nine key components for sustainable building development: site selection, environmental impact, building resources and reuse, building services and management, innovative construction techniques, environmental health and safety, mechanical systems, indoor air quality, and economic considerations.
The article also discusses energy-efficient design strategies, such as passive design, high-performance insulation, and energy-efficient HVAC systems. Water conservation practices, including water-efficient fixtures, rainwater harvesting, and drought-resistant landscaping, are emphasized. Sustainable materials, waste reduction, and recycling techniques are covered, along with the benefits of green roofs and walls. The importance of indoor environmental quality, life cycle assessment, and community engagement is also highlighted.
The authors recommend integrating climate-responsive design, carbon-neutral construction practices, renewable energy integration, resilient infrastructure planning, ecosystem services preservation, circular economy principles, and robust monitoring and reporting mechanisms to align with the Climate Framework Agreement. These recommendations aim to create a more sustainable and resilient built environment, contributing to global efforts to mitigate climate change.The article "Green Building Techniques: Under the Umbrella of the Climate Framework Agreement" by Ali Mohammed Saleh et al. explores the integration of sustainable practices in the construction industry to address environmental challenges. The study delves into various green building rating systems, including BREEAM, LEED, SB-Tool, CASBEE, GRIHA, and Eco-housing, and highlights the need for a new assessment scheme tailored to global conditions. A principal component analysis (PCA) framework is introduced to develop this new scheme, identifying nine key components for sustainable building development: site selection, environmental impact, building resources and reuse, building services and management, innovative construction techniques, environmental health and safety, mechanical systems, indoor air quality, and economic considerations.
The article also discusses energy-efficient design strategies, such as passive design, high-performance insulation, and energy-efficient HVAC systems. Water conservation practices, including water-efficient fixtures, rainwater harvesting, and drought-resistant landscaping, are emphasized. Sustainable materials, waste reduction, and recycling techniques are covered, along with the benefits of green roofs and walls. The importance of indoor environmental quality, life cycle assessment, and community engagement is also highlighted.
The authors recommend integrating climate-responsive design, carbon-neutral construction practices, renewable energy integration, resilient infrastructure planning, ecosystem services preservation, circular economy principles, and robust monitoring and reporting mechanisms to align with the Climate Framework Agreement. These recommendations aim to create a more sustainable and resilient built environment, contributing to global efforts to mitigate climate change.