Facilitating Sustainable Material Decisions
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Sustainability Solutions
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Author : Axel Lindfors
language : en
Publisher: Linköping University Electronic Press
Release Date : 2020-04-08
Sustainability Solutions written by Axel Lindfors and has been published by Linköping University Electronic Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-04-08 with categories.
Sustainable development is one of the most influential visions guiding future societies. Encompassed within its vision are various domains where improvements are desirable such as, social equity, environmental degradation, climate change. In the work towards sustainable development firms, government authorities and individuals face various practical challenges tied to these sustainability domains. When facing these challenges, they may implement sustainability solutions, that is, solutions that are framed in the context of contributing to sustainable development. This thesis deals with a particular sub-set of such sustainability solutions, namely integrative and multi-functional solutions. These solutions are characterized by the ability to provide different functions through value creation within several different sustainability domains and require organisations, or units of organisations, to further integrate material, energy and informational flows in order to implement the solution. Integrative and multi-functional solutions may play an important part in the transition towards sustainable societies since the integration of material, energy and informational flows may bring with it synergistic benefits. Furthermore, the contribution of these solutions to several different sustainability domains reduces the risk of problem shifting, and it may be more cost-efficient to have one multi-functional sustainability solution than to have one for each sustainability- related challenge. However, if integration and multi-functionality are desirable characteristics of future socio-technological systems, we need ways to systematically assess them and facilitate their implementation. When it comes to the assessment, there is a need to find an assessment methodology that can handle capturing the synergistic benefits and multiple functions of such solutions. Furthermore, the methodology also has to conform to the value pluralism inherent to sustainable development. Dealing with this value pluralism when trying to assess which solution, among many, to implement can be challenging as comparative judgements have to handle potentially conflicting value orientations, goals, empirics and ontologies. As for the facilitation of their implementation, integrative and multi-functional solutions tend to be more difficult—or at least different—to implement than traditional single-minded solutions since they require traditionally separate organisations to cooperate Therefore, this thesis aims to contribute to understanding the process of implementing integrative and multi-functional solutions. Specifically the thesis explores how to select indicators for assessment, how assessments may aid decision-makers to deal with the value pluralism of sustainable development when making comparative judgements and how to strengthen the internal capacity of groups of actors to engage in collective action. Regarding the selection of indicators, the thesis suggests two different pathways. Either one may base indicator selections on stakeholder discussions, where stakeholders come to a consensus around which indicators are important to assess, or one may base indicators on operationalising pre-defined sustainability objectives: namely, sorting, contextualising and reformulating pre-defined sustainability objectives so that they fit the purpose of the assessment. A mix of both pathways is also possible, in other words, using both stakeholder discussions and the operationalisation of pre-defined sustainability objectives to motivate and justify the selection of indicators. As for how assessments may aid decision-makers, the thesis advocates for a discursive approach based on the primacy of decision support tools over decision-making tools. Meaning that the tools should support informed decisions but not make them for the decisionmaker. Here, contributions are made in the form of motivations for the discursive, qualitative approach to decision-making and exemplify how decision support tools may be designed, and a method is presented and developed that enables this kind of informed comparative judgements. This method builds on multicriteria decision analysis methodology but makes a few key contributions to the selection of indicators (mentioned previously) and to how to compare different alternatives and judge which of the alternatives is the preferred. Finally, contributions are made to the practice of facilitating integrative and multi-functional solutions through showing how the theory of institutional capacity building can be used to guide design, development and evaluation of interventions aimed at facilitating such solutions. Institutional capacity building represents the ability of groups of actors to engage in collective action, something that seems to be often needed to implement integrative and multi-functional solutions. Historically, this theory has been used to study how different events influenced the capacity of actors to engage in collective action. However, in research performed within the bounds of this thesis, the theory is expanded for use in a proactive manner, thereby contributing with insights and inspiration to others that may seek to facilitate the implementation process of integrative and multi-functional solutions.
Hci International 2020 Late Breaking Posters
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Author : Constantine Stephanidis
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2020-11-07
Hci International 2020 Late Breaking Posters written by Constantine Stephanidis and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-11-07 with Computers categories.
This book constitutes the extended abstracts of the posters presented during the 22nd International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2020, which was held in July 2020. The conference was planned to take place in Copenhagen, Denmark, but had to change to a virtual conference mode due to the COVID-19 pandemic. From a total of 6326 submissions, a total of 1439 papers and 238 posters have been accepted for publication in the HCII 2020 proceedings before the conference took place. In addition, a total of 333 papers and 144 posters are included in the volumes of the proceedings published after the conference as “Late Breaking Work” (papers and posters). These contributions address the latest research and development efforts in the field and highlight the human aspects of design and use of computing systems. The 82 papers presented in this volume are organized in topical sections as follows: design for all and sssisitive technologies; virtual, augmented and mixed reality; learning; HCI, culture and art; health and wellbeing applications; HCI in mobility, automotive and aviation.
Developments In Design Research And Practice
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Author : Emilia Duarte
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2022-01-13
Developments In Design Research And Practice written by Emilia Duarte and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-01-13 with Architecture categories.
This book reports on innovative research and practices in contemporary design, showing how to integrate different concepts and discussing the emerging role of design in different field, its meaning for humans and citizens, at both local and global level. Gathering the best papers from Senses & Sensibility, held in 2019 in Lisbon, Portugal, it highlights the role of design in fostering education, physical and social wellbeing, industrial innovation and cultural preservation, as well as inclusivity, sustainability and communication in a global, digital world.
Materials Selection For Sustainability In The Built Environment
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Author : Assed N. Haddad
language : en
Publisher: Elsevier
Release Date : 2024-02-13
Materials Selection For Sustainability In The Built Environment written by Assed N. Haddad and has been published by Elsevier this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-02-13 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Materials Selection for Sustainability in the Built Environment: Environmental, Social and Economic Aspects presents the current state-of-the-art when it comes to the decision-making process for choosing construction materials to deliver sustainable construction projects. Aspects covered include the science of enhanced decision-making via operational research and machine learning techniques and how this can be implemented in various disciplines such as architecture, engineering and construction. To this end, the book discusses environmental, economic and social aspects in assessing construction materials and presents different tools and methods that can benefit and facilitate this process. Finally, the book reviews previous publications on construction material selection and presents essential discussions on the role professionals, researchers, contractors and governments play in making more sustainable decisions on the built environment. Presents a lifecycle management-based, systematic and integrated approach for sustainable construction materials selection Discusses the impact of materials selection, covering every aspect of sustainability (environmental, social and economic aspects) Looks at the concept of the circular economy Provides case studies on decision-making methods in combination with lifecycle sustainability assessments
Convergence Strategies For Green Computing And Sustainable Development
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Author : Jain, Vishal
language : en
Publisher: IGI Global
Release Date : 2024-04-01
Convergence Strategies For Green Computing And Sustainable Development written by Jain, Vishal and has been published by IGI Global this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-04-01 with Computers categories.
Convergence Strategies for Green Computing and Sustainable Development presents a comprehensive exploration of the potential of emerging technologies, such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), fog computing, and cloud computing, to aid in fostering a sustainable future. It examines how these technologies can reduce the impact of unsustainability in societies, the environment, and natural resources, offering invaluable insights into harnessing their power for positive change. Convergence Strategies for Green Computing and Sustainable Development serves as a comprehensive strategy that holistically understands, transforms, and develops technological systems in society. This book caters to a diverse range of readers, including graduate students, researchers, working professionals seeking knowledge, and industry experts seeking information about new trends. With its recommended topics and comprehensive table of contents, readers can gain in-depth knowledge about sustainable cloud computing, artificial intelligence and machine learning for sustainable development, sustainable wireless systems and networks, and the crucial role of green IoT and Edge-AI in driving a sustainable digital transition.
Facilitating Sustainable Innovation Through Collaboration
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Author : Joseph Sarkis
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2010-04-27
Facilitating Sustainable Innovation Through Collaboration written by Joseph Sarkis and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-04-27 with Science categories.
Facilitating Sustainable Innovation through Collaboration, takes an unusually international perspective of sustainable innovation with contributions from Australia, Europe, and North America. Prominent policy makers, scientific researchers and practitioners in this field provide various inputs and analyses relating to the development of sustainable innovations. It is expected that policy makers, organizations, individual researchers, students and even communities can further develop and implement concepts and practices by drawing on the variety of projects and theoretical foundations presented in this volume.
Strategies And Methods For Implementing Ce In Construction Activities In The Nordic Countries Supporting Cases
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Author : Wahlström, Margareta
language : en
Publisher: Nordic Council of Ministers
Release Date : 2021-04-12
Strategies And Methods For Implementing Ce In Construction Activities In The Nordic Countries Supporting Cases written by Wahlström, Margareta and has been published by Nordic Council of Ministers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-04-12 with Science categories.
Available online: https://pub.norden.org/temanord2021-508/ The national strategies for a circular economy set the overall targets for implementation of circular economy in the country. Putting theory into practice via local strategies can be a good means for the transition towards a circular economy in the construction sector. Municipalities can set demands for CE solutions by requiring, e.g. the use of recycled and/or recyclable construction materials, the application of design for disassembly principles in construction and requiring resource mapping, and reuse and recycling in the demolition phase. The study identifies and presents cases and experiences from the implementation of CE concepts at the local level in the Nordic communities with a focus on construction, renovation and demolition. Barriers and drivers for the uptake of CE solutions are analysed, and enabling factors that could support the implementation of circular economy concepts and identified barriers in norms, legislation and guidelines are described. As part of the project, the project group gave 10 policy recommendations.
Sustainable Materials Management Making Better Use Of Resources
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Author : OECD
language : en
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Release Date : 2012-10-17
Sustainable Materials Management Making Better Use Of Resources written by OECD and has been published by OECD Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-10-17 with categories.
This book outlines a series of policy principles for SMM, examines how to set and use targets for SMM, and explores various policy instruments for SMM.
Quality Function Deployment For Buildable And Sustainable Construction
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Author : Singhaputtangkul Natee
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2015-10-16
Quality Function Deployment For Buildable And Sustainable Construction written by Singhaputtangkul Natee and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-10-16 with Technology & Engineering categories.
This book focuses on the implementation of Quality Function Deployment (QFD) in the construction industry as a tool to help building designers arrive at optimal decisions for external envelope systems with sustainable and buildable design goals. In particular, the book integrates special features into the conventional QFD tool to enhance its performance. These features include a fuzzy multi-criteria decision-making method, fuzzy consensus scheme, and Knowledge Management System (KMS). This integration results in a more robust decision support tool, known as the Knowledge-based Decision Support System QFD (KBDSS-QFD) tool. As an example, the KBDSS-QFD tool is used for the assessment of building envelope materials and designs for high-rise residential buildings in Singapore in the early design stage. The book provides the reader with a conceptual framework for understanding the development of the KBDSS-QFD tool. The framework is presented in a generalized form in order to benefit building professionals, decision makers, analysts, academics and researchers, who can use the findings as guiding principles to achieve optimal solutions and boost efficiency.
Engineering Solutions For Sustainability
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Author : Jeffrey Fergus
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2016-12-01
Engineering Solutions For Sustainability written by Jeffrey Fergus and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-12-01 with Technology & Engineering categories.
With impending and burgeoning societal issues affecting both developed and emerging nations, the global engineering community has a responsibility and an opportunity to truly make a difference and contribute. The papers in this collection address what materials and resources are integral to meeting basic societal sustainability needs in critical areas of energy, transportation, housing, and recycling. Contributions focus on the engineering answers for cost-effective, sustainable pathways; the strategies for effective use of engineering solutions; and the role of the global engineering community. Authors share perspectives on the major engineering challenges that face our world today; identify, discuss, and prioritize engineering solution needs; and establish how these fit into developing global-demand pressures for materials and human resources.