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Foreword Towards susTainable urban fuTures : planning , designing , engineering and managing
| Content Provider | Semantic Scholar |
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| Abstract | I was honoured when asked to write the Foreword for this book on one of the most important topics of our time–sustainability within the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industries–and more specifically, on the interconnectedness of social, economic and environmental issues pertaining to the planning, design, engineering and management of sustainable urban futures. Sustainable urban and infrastructure development requires sound economic development strategies that integrate improved management practices, and the application of best-practice engineering and innovative technologies that guide the planning and design of sustainable initiatives such as: a reduced dependency on air conditioning and more use of natural ventilation; the enhanced use of natural daylight; automated lighting control mechanisms to minimise energy wastage; generation of on-site electricity for heating and cooling; rainwater harvesting; grey water recycling; and water capture. This book provides the reader with a better understanding of certain intricacies within the lifecycle of sustainable development; the potential benefits that can be gained from implementing improved planning and design initiatives; and appreciates the various influences that challenge the AEC industries in achieving sustainable urban and infrastructure development with a reduced carbon footprint. Sections One and Two provide much evidence of increased sustainable planning, design and engineering interest and activities within the AEC arena from across the globe. They explore a range of sustainable urban and transportation infrastructure development principles and activities that need to be considered at the early stages of the planning and design process, such as: assessing the sustainability of urban settlements; ecological planning; fresh water supplies; current and future generation lifestyles; economic growth; government capabilities and responsibilities; transportation disadvantage; travel surveys; urban public transit route choice behaviours; lifecycle costing analysis of road infrastructure projects; urban traffic pollutant build-up and wash-off; and stormwater quality. From an engineering perspective, Section Three elaborates on the safety and integrity of urban infrastructure by exploring such topics as the vulnerability and adverse impact of concrete elements in high rise buildings, and the vibration-based damage detection, condition assessment, and acoustic emissions of bridge structures. Section Four covers the need for enhanced decision-making practices; presents an approach to overcoming a lack of social networks and trust so as to improve knowledge transfer within project based AEC organisations; examines current methods commonly practised in measuring satisfaction level and |
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| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
