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Books in Sustainable development

  • Sustainability and Construction

    The Global Context and the New Zealand Perspective
    • 1st book:metaData.edition
    • Kamal Dhawan contributors.plusContributors
    • publicationLanguages:en
    Sustainability and Construction: The Global Context and the New Zealand Perspective explores various dimensions of sustainability in construction. It commences with a comprehensive discourse on the sustainability concept and its construction context.Next, it examines sustainability across the various phases of a typical construction project—from inception, through operationalization, to end-of-life management—on one hand, and, on the other, the sustainability of associated processes and domains such as supply chains, logistics, delivery models, and waste management. The narrative is extended through sustainability rating schemes, regenerative built environment, and the context of technology in construction. A strategic organizational viewpoint is presented through an integrated treatment of corporate sustainability, its assessment, reporting, and benchmarking, against the backdrop of the sustainability imperative. Stakeholder perspectives and the “wickedness” of sustainable construction in New Zealand conclude the work.The unique treatment of the overarching themes impacting sustainability in the global construction industry and their intersection with the New Zealand standpoint delivers a well-balanced and thoroughly researched resource. It is a value-added, highly visual text for engineers, students, researchers, policy makers, and industry stakeholders alike.

  • Industry 5.0 Leveraging Technologies

    Net Zero Pathways Through Sustainable Approaches
    • 1st book:metaData.edition
    • Ashutosh Samadhiya contributors.plusContributors
    • publicationLanguages:en
    Industry 5.0 Leveraging Technologies: Net Zero Pathways Through Sustainable Approaches offers an important combination of Industry 5.0 innovations with net-zero approaches. The book illustrates how this synergy can drive sustainable growth and create a lasting positive impact on both the economy and the environment. Readers will find topics on AI, IoT, and advanced manufacturing, with much emphasis on strategies related to carbon reduction and climate change. By highlighting emerging trends and challenges, this resource equips readers with the knowledge to navigate the evolving landscape of Industry 5.0.

  • Tenable Engineering for a Sustainable Future

    Integrating SDGs and Natural Resource Utilization
    • 1st book:metaData.edition
    • David S-K. Ting contributors.plusContributors
    • publicationLanguages:en
    Tenable Engineering for a Sustainable Future: Integrating SDGs and Natural Resource Utilization offers a comprehensive exploration of sustainable resource management. It delves into how natural resources can be utilized to help achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This book highlights innovative ideas and technologies that encourage sustainable development and responsible resource utilization. To offer innovative solutions, the volume includes experts from diverse disciplines who examine eco-friendly practices across various global regions.

  • Sustainable Development Unveiled

    Engaging Reviews and Inspiring Case Studies
    • 1st book:metaData.edition
    • Sanjay Taneja contributors.plusContributors
    • publicationLanguages:en
    Sustainable Development Unveiled: Engaging Reviews and Inspiring Case Studies offers a comprehensive exploration of innovative solutions driving progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The book highlights recent advancements through case studies and literature reviews while emphasizing the interconnected nature of SDGs. By sharing this information, it aims to create outcomes that significantly contribute to positive global change. Readers will find a holistic approach to sustainability, uniting scholars, practitioners, and researchers across various disciplines.

  • The Trans-Atlantic Research and Development Interchanges on Sustainability

    • 1st book:metaData.edition
    • Heriberto Cabezas contributors.plusContributors
    • publicationLanguages:en
    The Trans-Atlantic Research and Development Interchanges on Sustainability is a comprehensive foundational look at sustainability science, developed directly from the outcomes and learnings of the Trans-Atlantic Research and Development Interchanges on Sustainability (TARDIS) workshop that has been ongoing since 2004. The book brings together the most thorough recent advances in concepts, theories, methods, models and applications to steer the course towards a sustainable and resilient future. It provides a source of information on sustainability science directly from the experiences of global sustainability scientists and their research data not found elsewhere.This book will be an all-encompassing source of information on all aspects of sustainability science for academics, researchers and students in sustainability science and any applicable science that takes sustainability into account.

  • Adsorption and Degradation of Emerging Contaminants in Soils and Water

    • 1st book:metaData.edition
    • Bin Gao contributors.plusContributors
    • publicationLanguages:en
    Adsorption and Degradation of Emerging Contaminants in Soils and Water is an essential resource for understanding the removal of emerging contaminants from the environment. This book dives deep into topics such as pharmaceuticals, personal care products, perfluoroalkyl substances, and microplastics, offering readers a comprehensive view of adsorption and degradation mechanisms. It discusses sustainable recovery approaches and the prospects for a circular economy, providing valuable insights into cutting-edge technologies for environmental protection. The book also explores the intricate processes involved in eliminating chemicals of emerging concern and engineered nanoparticles.Finall... it summarizes recent advances, filling a crucial knowledge gap by addressing the removal of emerging contaminants in detail.

  • Membranes for Structures

    Applications
    • 1st book:metaData.edition
    • Josep Ignasi de Llorens
    • publicationLanguages:en
    A growing use of membranes for construction purposes has recently been encouraged by their environmentally friendly characteristics. To offer a timely and extensive, research-grounded compendium on structures made with fabrics and foils, the most relevant facets of the state of the art are covered in two sister titles.Membranes for Structures — Applications is steeped in fascinating, functional examples: in fact, a selection of detailed case studies is presented in Part One, preceded by the description of two relevant historical antecedents, which are the circus tent and the “envelat”. The particular case of the successful spoked wheel structural system for the construction of large stadiums is the subject of Part Two, including descriptions of four significant case studies. Two growing fields of application are the focus of Part Three, which is dedicated to façades that give buildings a unique appearance, and Part Five, which addresses replacements, renovations, and refurbishments—activ... that are frequently encountered in today’s construction industry. And Part Four presents the latest application developments in different countries across the globe, with achievements in China, Latin and North America, Japan, and Europe being highlighted.The well-amalgamated contributions, authored by international experts, produce a comprehensive reference to keep students and researchers as well as industry professionals and various other stakeholders abreast with the latest advancements.

  • Bio-polymerized Sulfur for Sustainable Practice in Applied Sciences and Engineering

    • 1st book:metaData.edition
    • Abdel-Mohsen O. Mohamed contributors.plusContributors
    • publicationLanguages:en
    Bio-polymerized Sulfur for Sustainable Practice in Applied Sciences and Engineering explores innovative approaches in sustainable chemistry by leveraging renewable resources and sulfur as foundational elements for creating sustainable functional materials. The book highlights the potential of bio-polymeric materials derived from sulfur and renewable sources, offering new avenues for environmentally-frie... manufacturing. Additionally, the text delves into lifecycle assessment studies and the principles of a circular economy, emphasizing the importance of sustainability in modern engineering. The work emphasizes the criticality of sustainable practices, highlighting the intersection of bio-polymeric materials and circular economy principles, ultimately guiding the reader towards a more sustainable future.The book also presents an in-depth analysis of bio-polymerized sulfur's role in promoting sustainable development. It discusses how polymerized sulfur can be used to develop engineered products that align with sustainability goals.

  • Smart Nation

    Redefining Nations for Global Sustainability
    • 1st book:metaData.edition
    • Abdullah Alfaiz
    • publicationLanguages:en
    As digitalization continues to transform the world, nations and governments are mobilizing to adopt “smart” strategies for governance and citizen engagement, both locally and globally. Providing sought-after, interdisciplinary knowledge on the next frontier in the evolution of smart concepts, Smart Nation: Redefining Nations for Global Sustainability illustrates how comprehensive adoption and purposeful application of digital, interoperable instruments and ecosystems can shape integrated governance, leading to more efficient and equitable administrative efforts while fostering collaborative strategies that achieve sustainable outcomes across national boundaries.This comprehensive reference resource offers not only the latest research in this innovative context but also reviews successful international cases, providing practical insights into the revolutionary trajectories of these countries as they address complex challenges across social, economic, and environmental spheres, ultimately enhancing living standards.Authored by an expert with decades of experience in both academia and professional practice, this volume caters to a diverse audience across disciplines, offering a detailed development blueprint that supports ongoing innovation for the collective benefit of our planet.

  • Greening Our Economy for a Sustainable Future

    • 1st book:metaData.edition
    • Simon Grima contributors.plusContributors
    • publicationLanguages:en
    Greening Our Economy for a Sustainable Future examines the green economy by balancing social needs, the environment, and the economy. It argues that different economic models must be developed to address the environment caused by economic expansion. The book not only looks at the opportunities of having a green economy, but also goes into areas such as greenwashing, social washing, sustainability, economics, and more. In addition, it addresses how one can improve well-being through a symbiotic relationship between economic growth and environmental stewardship.