Fad or future? Navigating challenges and proposing holistic solutions in sustainable building design

被引:6
作者
Calautit, John Kaiser [1 ]
Yong, Ling Xin [2 ]
机构
[1] Univ Nottingham, Dept Architecture & Built Environm, Nottingham NG7 2RD, England
[2] Nanyang Technol Univ, Sch Mat Sci & Engn, 50 Nanyang Ave, Singapore 639798, Singapore
来源
ONE EARTH | 2023年 / 6卷 / 11期
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D O I
10.1016/j.oneear.2023.10.020
中图分类号
X [环境科学、安全科学];
学科分类号
08 ; 0830 ;
摘要
The importance of sustainable buildings is gaining significant traction in the current century due to the escalating challenges of climate change and rapid urbanization. In this commentary, we share our perspective on why sustainable buildings are more than just a passing fad but a concrete consideration for the future of mankind and our environment.
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页码:1430 / 1434
页数:5
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