Cities are responsible for the depletion of natural resources and agricultural lands, and 70%
of global CO 2 emissions. There are significant risks to cities from the impacts of climate …

In addition to creating value and jobs, the construction industry uses a considerable amount
of resources with severe consequences for the environment. Therefore, its implications …

The triple bottom line refers to economic, environmental, and social value of an investment
and is related to the concept of sustainable development. The triple bottom line is …

Construction has been accused of causing environmental problems ranging from excessive
consumption of global resources both in terms of construction and building operation to the …

A city is the most dramatic manifestation of human activities on the environment. This human-
dominated organism degrades natural habitats, simplifies species composition, disrupts …

Humans are at the center of global climate change: The United Nations Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs) are igniting sustainability with proactive, global, social goals …

This paper focuses on the sustainability assessment of urban communities through multi-
criterion rating systems. Recent interpretations of the concepts of sustainability, assessment …

The first edition was extremely well received, providing an introduction and insight to this
important topic in a comprehensive yet easy to read form. It was chosen to be issued to the …

How can the property and construction industry meet the current and forthcoming challenges
posed by sustainable development? The perception of property as a commodity is changing …

Research background: The concept of sustainable development had as its starting point the
global ecological crisis 1929-1933 and was later developed by encompassing all economic …