Author:Van Wyk, Llewellyn VDate:Dec 2016Although not explicitly stated, green A. rating systems fundamentally aim to improve building performance albeit with a bias toward environmental issues. Thus LEED promotes its system as being "resource efficient"reducing water and energy use ...Read more
Author:Van Wyk, Llewellyn VDate:Dec 2017Over the years the Green Building Handbook has increased its scope beyond the confines of "green building" as typically defined in green building rating systems. This is largely due to the recognition that building green, or more accurately, ...Read more
Author:De Jager, PetaDate:Jan 2024Given that cement is the third most utilized material following sand and water and its manufacture contributes an estimated 6% of global anthropogenic carbon dioxide emissions, there is a need to consider recyclability, life cycle environmental ...Read more