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this paper outlines the challenges the construction industry is currently facing in order to meet... more this paper outlines the challenges the construction industry is currently facing in order to meet the requirements of the new codes and standards introduced by Government to reduce carbon emissions of buildings. it argues that tackling environmental sustainability alone is not enough and that a holistic approach should be sought by addressing all three principles of sustainable development namely social, economic and environmental. three research questions are addressed; why sustainable buildings are required, what defines a sustainable building, and how they can be obtained. the paper emphasizes on the necessity of a holistic approach relying on the collaboration of all stakeholders to quantify and interpret emissions throughout the building lifecycle as a key indicator of responsible use of resources and energy. keywords: sustainable Design and Construction, renewable energies, embodied and in-use energy, Whole life Cycle analysis
this paper outlines the challenges the construction industry is currently facing in order to meet... more this paper outlines the challenges the construction industry is currently facing in order to meet the requirements of the new codes and standards introduced by Government to reduce carbon emissions of buildings. it argues that tackling environmental sustainability alone is not enough and that a holistic approach should be sought by addressing all three principles of sustainable development namely social, economic and environmental. three research questions are addressed; why sustainable buildings are required, what defines a sustainable building, and how they can be obtained. the paper emphasizes on the necessity of a holistic approach relying on the collaboration of all stakeholders to quantify and interpret emissions throughout the building lifecycle as a key indicator of responsible use of resources and energy. keywords: sustainable Design and Construction, renewable energies, embodied and in-use energy, Whole life Cycle analysis