A parametric review of the built environment sustainability literature

Pearce, Annie R.; Vanegas, Jorge A.

doi:10.1504/ijetm.2002.000779

Cited by 24 publications

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“…Flanagan et al (1987) admitted that risk is common in life cycle costing. Pearce and Vanegas (2002) identified that risk associated with reliability and effectiveness of a new product prevents many professionals from specifying green or sustainable building materials. Risk adversity is also common among clients.…”

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Factors affecting the implementation of green specifications in construction

Lam

Chan

Poon

et al. 2010

Journal of Environmental Management

162

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Section: Leadership and Responsibilitymentioning

confidence: 99%

Factors affecting the implementation of green specifications in construction

Lam

Chan

Poon

et al. 2010

Journal of Environmental Management

162

102

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“…Traditional criteria of design and construction such as cost, time and quality have guided decision-making over the past century (Pearce et al 2004). However, the evolution of city form and the function of urban spaces and buildings are influenced by a number of economic, social, political, legislative and environmental factors (Ratcliffe and Stubbs, 1996;Miles et al, 2007) which drive decision-making in adaptive reuse projects.…”

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confidence: 99%

An Examination Of The Benefits And Constraints Of Adaptive Reuse Of Surplus School Sites

Sooley¹

2021

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There is an increasingly pressing issue in Canadian cities related to under-enrolment and the consolidation of schools, which has recently been recognised in the City of Toronto. As a result, a number of school buildings must be closed and sold. This paper addresses the trend of adaptive reuse as an alternative to demolition and new development of surplus school sites. Through an analysis of three case studies: Stinson School in Hamilton, Saint Michael’s High School in Niagara Falls and Queen Elizabeth Park High School in Oakville, the benefits and constraints of adaptive reuse of surplus school sites are detailed. Recommendations are made for future adaptive reuse of school sites in order to capture the potential benefits and mitigate the constraints. These recommendations can enhance the adaptive reuse process in municipalities, specifically in Toronto, to redevelop existing built-up areas and reinforce policies of sustainability, smart growth, intensification and place-making.

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“…These factors signal the appeal of rating tools as well as the challenges often identified with their use. As noted by Pearce and Vanegas [31] in regard to the building rating tools, the "real world utility" of rating tools may in fact be one of the reasons these tools continue to grow in use despite their limitations. Bartke and Schwarze [32] suggest there is no perfect tool and that the best tool may be the one that achieves the trade-off required between adequately addressing sustainability principles and providing a scheme that is understood by and accessible to practitioners.…”

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confidence: 99%

Beyond the Certification Badge—How Infrastructure Sustainability Rating Tools Impact on Individual, Organizational, and Industry Practice

2018

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Sustainability consideration in designing, constructing, and operating civil infrastructure requires substantive action and yet progress is slow. This research examines the impact third-party infrastructure sustainability rating tools-specifically CEEQUAL, Envision, Greenroads, and Infrastructure Sustainability-have beyond individual project certification and considers their role in driving wider industry change. In this empirical study, engineering and sustainability professionals (n = 63) assess and describe their experience in using rating tools outside of formal certification and also the impact of tool use on their own practice and the practices of their home organizations. The study found that 77% of experienced users and 59% of infrastructure owners used the tools for purposes other than formal project certification. The research attests that rating tool use and indeed their very existence has a strong influence on sustainability awareness and practice within the infrastructure industry, providing interpretation of sustainability matters in ways that resonate with industry norms. The rating tools impact on individuals and their professional and personal practice, on the policies and practices of infrastructure-related organizations, and more widely on other industry stakeholders. The findings can be used to increase the value gained from sustainability rating tool use and to better understand the role such tools play in creating cultural change within the industry.

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A parametric review of the built environment sustainability literature

Cited by 24 publications

References 8 publications

Factors affecting the implementation of green specifications in construction

Factors affecting the implementation of green specifications in construction

An Examination Of The Benefits And Constraints Of Adaptive Reuse Of Surplus School Sites

Beyond the Certification Badge—How Infrastructure Sustainability Rating Tools Impact on Individual, Organizational, and Industry Practice

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