Biomimicry and Sustainable Building Performance: A Nature-inspired Sustainability Guide for the Built Environment (Routledge Research Collections for Construction in Developing Countries)

Cover
Half Title
Series Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Contents
List of Tables
List of Figures
Preface
Acknowledgements
About the Authors
List of Abbreviations
PART I: Background Information of the Book
	1. General Introduction
		Introduction
		Aim and Objectives of the Book
		Significant Contributions of the Book
		Structure of the Book
		Summary
		References
PART II: Sustainability Trends in Construction
	2. Sustainability Nexus in the Construction Industry
		Introduction
		State of the Construction Sector
		Understanding Sustainability and Sustainable Development
		Models of Sustainability and Sustainable Development
			Social Dimension of Sustainability and Sustainable Development
			Economic Dimension of Sustainability and Sustainable Development
			Environmental Dimension of Sustainability and Sustainable Development
		Overview of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
		Summary
		References
	3. Sustainable Construction Trends and Practices
		Introduction
		Sustainability in the Construction Sector
			Principles of Sustainability in the Construction Industry
		Sustainable Construction Trends and Practices
			Biomimicry
			Net Zero Energy Buildings
			Ecological Engineering
			Nanotechnology
			Additive Manufacturing/3-D Printing
			Internet of Things (IoT)
			Building Information Modeling (BIM)
			Value Engineering
			Green Engineering
			Lean Construction
			Blockchain Technology
			Industrialised Building System (IBS)
		Summary
		References
	4. Understanding the Green Building Concept
		Introduction
		Overview of Green Building
		Definition of Green Building
		Green Building Goals
		Benefits of Green Building Adoption and Implementation
			Environmental Benefits of Green Building
			Economic Benefits of Green Building
			Social Benefits of Green Building
		Barriers to Green Building Adoption and Implementation
		Drivers of Green Building Adoption and Implementation
		Green Building Collaborative Networks: World Green Building Council
		Summary
		References
	5. Biomimicry Paradigm: Nature Inspiration and Emulation
		Introduction
		Evolution of Biomimicry Terminology
		Definition of Biomimicry
		Biomimicry Dimensions for Optimising Sustainability
			Biomimicry as a Model
			Biomimicry as a Measure
			Biomimicry as a Mentor
		Characteristics of Biomimicry Based on Application
		Views of Biomimicry Application for Sustainability
			Views of Biomimicry Application: Form
			Views of Biomimicry Application: Process
			Views of Biomimicry Application: Ecosystem
		Biomimicry Application: Design Strategies
		Biomimicry Application: Approaches
			Solution-based Biomimicry Application Approach
			Problem-based Biomimicry Application Approach
		Biomimicry Principles
			Evolve to Survive
			Resource Efficiency: Material and Energy
			Adapt to Changing Conditions
			Integrate Development with Growth
			Be Locally Attuned and Responsive
			Use Life-friendly Chemistry
		Biomimicry 3.8
		Asknature: Nature-Inspired Database
		Summary
		References
PART III: Sustainability Assessment and Rating in Construction
	6. Sustainability Assessment Tools in the Construction Industry
		Introduction
		Overview of Sustainability Assessment Tools
		Sustainability Assessment Tools: Definitions
		Taxonomy of Sustainability Assessment Tools
		Core Attributes of Sustainability Assessment Tools
		International Standards for Sustainability in Buildings and Civil Engineering Works
			ISO 21929-1: Sustainability in Building Construction – Sustainability Indicators
		Sustainability Versus Green Building Rating Systems
		Summary
		References
	7. Sustainability Tools and Methods for Building Evaluation
		Introduction
		Existing Tools, Systems, and Methods for Evaluating Green Buildings
			Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method
			Leadership in Energy in Environmental Design (LEED)
			Comprehensive Assessment System for Building Environment Efficiency (CASBEE)
			Deutsche Gesellschaft Für Nachhaltiges Bauen (DGNB) Certification System
			Living Building Certification (LBC)
			Building Environmental Assessment Method (BEAM) Plus
			Comprehensive Environmental Performance Assessment Scheme for Buildings
			Green Star Australia
			Green Mark Scheme
			Building for Ecologically Responsive Design Excellence (BERDE) Program
			Greenship
			Green Standard for Energy and Environmental Design (G-SEED)
			Pearl Rating System for Estidama
			Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA)
			Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) Rating Systems
			GREENSL Rating System
			Israeli Green Building Standard SI 5281
			Home Performance Index (HPI)
			ARZ Building Rating System
		Building Sustainability Assessment Tools Development Research
		Summary
		References
	8. Green Initiatives and Building Sustainability Assessment in South Africa
		Understanding the Built Environment Terrain in South Africa
		Sustainability Drives, Policies, and Initiatives in South Africa
			South Africa National Framework for Sustainable Development
			National Strategy for Sustainable Development and Action Plan
			National Development Plan 2030
			Department of Environment, Forestry, and Fisheries Projects and Programmes
		Sustainability Assessment Tools for Buildings in South Africa
			Sustainable Building Assessment Tool (SBAT)
			Green Star SA
		Green Building Collaborative Networks in South Africa
			Sustainability Institute South Africa
			Green Building Council South Africa
		Summary
		References
PART IV: Biomimicry Sustainability Assessment Tool (BioSAT)
	9. Gaps in Sustainability Assessment Tools Research
		Introduction
		Gaps in Sustainability Assessment Tools Conceptual Framework
			Gap One: Resilience
			Gap Two: Inclusivity and Equality
			Gap Three: Collaboration
		Summary
		References
	10. The Conceptual Biomimicry Sustainability Assessment Tool
		Introduction
		Selection of Constructs for Biomimicry Sustainability Assessment Tool
		Latent Features of the Biomimicry Sustainability Assessment Tool
			Energy Efficiency - EE
			Water Efficiency - WE
			Materials Efficiency - ME
			Waste and Pollution - WP
			Site Ecology - SE
			User Comfort - UC
			Cost Management - CM
		Framework Specification and Rationalisation
		Structural Components of the Framework
		Measurement Components of the Framework
		Summary
		References
	11. Validation of the Biomimicry Sustainability Assessment Tool
		Overview of the Analytical Hierarchy Process
		Analysis and Synthesis Using Analytic Hierarchy Process
		Local and Global Weightings of Dimensions, Categories, and Criteria of the Framework
		Consistency of Judgements
		Discussion of the Pairwise Comparison Questionnaire Results
			Discussion of the Expert’s Background Information
			Discussion of the Model Results Using AHP
		Extent the Conceptualised Tool Fits the Identified Constructs
		Summary of Analytical Hierarchical Process for Biomimicry Sustainability Assessment Tool
		Summary
		References
Index