Understanding and Shaping Sustainable Futures in the Built Environment to 2050

Dixon, Tim; Connaughton, John; Green, Stuart

doi:10.1002/9781119063834.ch17

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“…In the previous literature, urbanization was found to have mixed effects on environmental quality. Although intense industrial concentration and congestion in urban areas cause negative effects, technology innovation and abatement policies, which include regulation on emissions of pollutants and incentives to use clean energy, can be efficiently conducted in urban areas, and help to improve environmental conditions (Effiong, 2016; Li et al, 2016; Zhang, 2021). The results of our research support those of Effiong (2016), which reveal that urbanization with strategic urban planning and economies of scale can help improve environmental quality.…”

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Testing the environmental Kuznets curve hypothesis in Africa: A focus on the moderating effect of Sino-African economic cooperation

Elekeleme¹,

Hong

2022

International Area Studies Review

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This study tested whether the Sino-African economic partnership, represented by the share of Chinese foreign direct investment (FDI), affected the validity of the environmental Kuznets curve (EKC) hypothesis in Africa. Therefore, we zeroed in on 41 countries and ran a panel analysis, covering the period ranging from 2003 to 2018, to examine whether the effect of gross domestic product (GDP) per capita on carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4) emissions per capita was moderated by the share of Chinese FDI stock. We found an overall inverted U-shaped relationship between GDP per capita with CO2 and CH4 emissions per capita. We also found that the impact of the GDP per capita on pollutants emissions per capita was contingent upon the level of the share of Chinese FDI. We estimated the turning points of GDP per capita and found that the share of Chinese FDI stock was making the turning point of CO2 per capita move left and made the data shift from the inverted U-shaped to U-shaped, and the EKC hypothesis was rejected when the share of Chinese FDI increased. On the contrary, the share of Chinese FDI stock was making the turning point of CH4 per capita move left, and still maintained the inverted U-shaped, and the EKC hypothesis was supported regardless of the magnitude of the share of Chinese FDI. These findings highlight the varying effect of the Sino-African economic ties on the environment depending on the types of pollutants. This conclusion suggests the attainment of economic growth simultaneously with the improvement of environmental quality if the Sino-African economic ties effectively help increase the GDP per capita of African countries, and become environmentally friendly driven. Controlling the type of cooperation on which the Sino-African economic partnership is grounded will be the most determinant factor in lessening the degradation of the environment in Africa.

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Section: Results Of Analysismentioning

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Testing the environmental Kuznets curve hypothesis in Africa: A focus on the moderating effect of Sino-African economic cooperation

Elekeleme¹,

Hong

2022

International Area Studies Review

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“…Building projects need to address environmental, economic, and social sustainability at all stages of the building process to be truly sustainable. Sustainable buildings enhance biodiversity, support communities, use resources efficiently, minimize pollution, manage responsibly, improve energy efficiency, and create a healthy environment [10]. Therefore, the impact of green rating tools on sustainable building development is of great importance and is worth studying.…”

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“…Additionally, Green Star-Communities scores sustainability attributes of societies in five categories: governance, liveability, economic prosperity, environment, and innovation [8]. Green Star-certified buildings save enough drinking water yearly to accommodate 1,320 Olympic swimming pools -more than 3,300,000 litres per year [10]. These water-saving certification standards have brought considerable results from the perspective of cost-saving and habitat protection or energy-saving, reducing social infrastructure pressure.…”

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Impacts of green rating systems on the economy and society

Qin

2023

IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

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This study examines the impact of green rating systems on the construction industry in sustainable development. Five widely used green rating systems, BREEAM, LEED, Green Star, Green Mark and CASBEE, were examined to identify their effectiveness in promoting sustainable construction practices, specifically in the economic and social aspects. Results revealed that all rating systems offer a comprehensive environmental performance assessment but have varying degrees of success in the rest pillars of sustainability. The rating systems have notably influenced the construction sector, motivating developers and designers to integrate sustainable elements into their structures. The advantages of such rating systems extend beyond singular buildings, benefiting society as well by decreasing environmental harm, advancing the health and well-being of occupants, and stimulating economic progress. Furthermore, the study suggests that construction companies that design and build green-certified buildings have a competitive advantage in the market. Overall, the study highlights the benefits of using green rating systems to promote their wider adoption in the construction industry.

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“…Over the past five years, the rate of adoption of sensing technologies in the construction industry has grown exponentially and the investment in these technologies has been reported to have doubled the investment of 2008-2012 (Dixon, Connaughton, & Green, 2018). There have been multiple reports of how construction companies are deploying sensing systems for tracking real-time performance levels and physical states of construction workers.…”

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Sensing Technologies in Construction Engineering and Management Programs: A Comparison of Industry Expectations and Faculty Perceptions

Ogunseiju¹,

Akanmu²,

Bairaktarova³

EPiC Series in Built Environment

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The fast-growing adoption of sensing technologies in the construction industry has necessitated a demand for workforce with technical skills. This study explores the current state of sensing technologies in the industry and sensing technology education in construction engineering and management programs. The study investigates the agreeability of industry and academia’s perceptions of the integration of sensing technologies in construction engineering and management curricula. The study employs online surveys to capture industry and instructor perceptions of the skills required of graduating construction engineering and management students and the extent of sensing technology education respectively. Comparison of the survey responses reveals differences between sensing technologies and applications deployed in the industry and those taught in construction engineering and management programs. While reinforcing the need for technical skills in the industry, results provide highlights to well-structured sensing technology courses based on required competencies to prepare students for a relevant and successful career in the industry.

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Understanding and Shaping Sustainable Futures in the Built Environment to 2050

Cited by 12 publications

References 15 publications

Testing the environmental Kuznets curve hypothesis in Africa: A focus on the moderating effect of Sino-African economic cooperation

Testing the environmental Kuznets curve hypothesis in Africa: A focus on the moderating effect of Sino-African economic cooperation

Impacts of green rating systems on the economy and society

Sensing Technologies in Construction Engineering and Management Programs: A Comparison of Industry Expectations and Faculty Perceptions

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