INVESTIGATING INTEGRATION OF SUSTAINABILITY IDEAS IN DESIGN OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

CIVIL ENGINEERING

Sustainable construction design is a concept which reduces the negative impact on the environment, increases durability and comfort for the community. Construction sector is a key to create a healthy, happy and thriving economic climate in the communities. Importance should be given to the future success and a critical role for creating enhanced sustainability in various projects. The important aim for adopting sustainable infrastructure design is to progress, integrate the ideas, information of sustainability with principles implemented into practices used and entirely eradicating adverse environmental impact throughout the lifecycle of any construction projects. Construction clients and governments recognize the significant impact the design, construction and occupation of buildings have on the environment and society. The construction industry and governments have a central role in driving the sustainable development agenda. Good sustainable design can deliver buildings with low running costs-an attribute that is highly attractive to both the society and businesses. The concluding remark for this research is that there is an essential need for accepting and implementing sustainable infrastructure design which will have a positive impact on environment in design phase throughout the lifecycle of construction projects

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