A framework to embed sustainability concepts into the design processof construction projects in Iraq
Joint Authors
Kashkul, Afrah Muhammad Hasan
Muhammad, Azhar M.
Khalid, Ziyad Sulayman Muhammad
Source
Engineering and Technology Journal
Issue
Vol. 34, Issue 13A (31 Dec. 2016), pp.2566-2584, 19 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2016-12-31
Country of Publication
Iraq
No. of Pages
19
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Unfortunately, sustainability is overlooked in the Iraqi design practice of construction projects.
This is clear for it has led to the prevailing unsustainable built environment in Iraq.
There is a great lack of attention paid to the environmental, economic and socialimpactsassessment,life-cycle assessment (LCA) and life-cycle cost assessment (LCCA) for the complete projects, components or materials used.
The aim of this research is to build a framework to embed sustainability concepts into current design work phasesin Iraq based on (LEED) criteria for green building.
The framework suggested in this research was subjected to evaluation by Iraqi consultants at three major engineering consultancy firms.
Results of the importance (impact on performance)and applicabilityof the suggested frameworkshowed that it is highly reliablewith high Cronbach's Alpha values.This sustainable design frameworkis expected to be useful for the Iraqi Construction Sectorin enabling the utilization of greenbuildingcriteria in the design process.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Khalid, Ziyad Sulayman Muhammad& Kashkul, Afrah Muhammad Hasan& Muhammad, Azhar M.. 2016. A framework to embed sustainability concepts into the design processof construction projects in Iraq. Engineering and Technology Journal،Vol. 34, no. 13A, pp.2566-2584.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Khalid, Ziyad Sulayman Muhammad…[et al.]. A framework to embed sustainability concepts into the design processof construction projects in Iraq. Engineering and Technology Journal Vol. 34, no. 13A (2016), pp.2566-2584.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Khalid, Ziyad Sulayman Muhammad& Kashkul, Afrah Muhammad Hasan& Muhammad, Azhar M.. A framework to embed sustainability concepts into the design processof construction projects in Iraq. Engineering and Technology Journal. 2016. Vol. 34, no. 13A, pp.2566-2584.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-760859
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 2583-2584
Record ID
BIM-760859