The Big Picture

14th International Conference on Concrete Engineering and Technology

Brooker, O.^1

Modulus, Crockford Lane, Chineham-Pinewood-Basingstoke

RG24 8AL, United Kingdom^1

关键词: Construction projects;    Creative thinking;    Design and construction process;    Integrated designs;    Short-term costs;    Sustainable construction;   

Others  :  https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1757-899X/431/2/022001/pdf
DOI  :  10.1088/1757-899X/431/2/022001

来源: IOP

【 摘 要 】

When considering sustainable construction consideration of the whole of the project is vital. This paper highlights how a focus on just one feature of a construction project can lead to a skewed outcome, that in the worst case can have a negative impact on sustainability. What is required is a change of mind-set; in particular to move away from short-term costs driving the design and construction process, to a more integrated design coupled with creative thinking. A sustainable approach can be achieved by considering the need to re-use existing infrastructure, reduce the materials used in new structures and designing for materials to be recycled at the end of a structure's life.