The Role of Design, Construction, and Real Estate in Advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (Sustainable Development Goals Series)

Preface
Acknowledgments
Contents
Notes on Contributors
Abbreviations
List of Figures
List of Tables
Toward Realizing the 2030 Agenda in the Built Environment: An Introduction
	Introduction
	Overview of Content
	References
Designing More Sustainable Human Settlements
The Potential of New Methodologies, Approaches, and Artificial Intelligence Techniques in Addressing the Urgent Development Challenges of the Built Environment
	Introduction
	A New Form of Urban Design
	The Problem
	Using Technology with the Design Solution
	Using Computer Aided Design Together with 3D Printing for the Build Solution
	Planned Settlements
	The Cosmic City Form
	The Machine City Form
	The Organic City Form
	Desire Lines as a Basis for Design
	Introducing the Design Team to the Concept
	Using GPS in Practical Application
	Established Use of GPS Tracking
	Studying What Works for the Community
	Community Consultation Together with Desire Lines
	The Skeletal Layout
	Using Artificial Intelligence
	3D Printed Buildings
	Conclusion
	References
Achieving the Agenda 2030 in the Built Environment: Role, Benefits, and Challenges in Implementing Green Infrastructure in Informal Settlements
	Introduction
	Concept and Definition of Green Infrastructure
		Role, Benefits, and Trade-Offs
		Applicability, Scale, and Limitations
		Components of Green Infrastructure
		Trade-Offs
	Transforming Our World: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
		Green Infrastructure and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
	Understanding GI and SDG Interaction
		Goal 2. End Hunger, Achieve Food Security and Improved Nutrition, and Promote Sustainable Agriculture
		Goal 6. Ensure Availability and Sustainable Management of Water and Sanitation for All
		Goal 7. Ensure Access to Affordable, Reliable, Sustainable, and Modern Energy for All
		Goal 8. Promote Sustained, Inclusive, and Sustainable Economic Growth, Full, and Productive Employment, and Decent Work for All
		Goal 9. Build Resilient Infrastructure, Promote Inclusive and Sustainable Industrialization and Foster Innovation
		Goal 11. Make Cities and Human Settlements Inclusive, Safe, Resilient, and Sustainable
		Goal 13. Take Urgent Action to Combat Climate Change and Its Impacts
		Goal 15. Protect, Restore, and Promote Sustainable Use of Terrestrial Ecosystems, Sustainably Manage Forests, Combat Desertification, and Halt and Reverse Land Degradation and Halt Biodiversity Loss
		GI and SDG Target Interaction Matrix
	Green Infrastructure and Informal Settlements
	Conclusion
	References
Solar Shading Design and Implementation in UK Housing as a Tool for Advancing Sustainable Development
	Introduction
	Scope
	Hypothesis
	Methods
	Literature Review
	Sustainable Development and the SDGs
	Solar Shading—A Review
	Discussion
	References
Built Environment Policy and Governance Innovations
How Rwanda’s Green Building Minimum Compliance System Can Help Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals
	Introduction
	Theoretical Context
	Results and Discussion
		Linking Green Buildings’ Minimum Compliance Point-Based System with SDG Indicators
		Promoting Climate Responsive Construction Material Production and Off-Farm Employment
	Conclusion
	Bibliography
Determining an Adequate Population Density to Achieve Sustainable Development and Quality of Life
	Introduction
	Methods
	Urban Density
	Urban Sprawl
		Smart Growth
		Importance of Density
	The Objectives of Determining the Proper Density
	Urban Densities Classification
	Advantages and Disadvantages of High Density
	Effect of Density on Urban Elements
	Population Density and Urban New Concepts
		Density and Sustainability
		Density and Resilience
	Adequate Density and a Healthy City
	Tools and Methods for Determining Adequate Density
	Cities Studies and Density Inductors
	Statistic and Discriminate Analysis
	Case Study
	The Relation Between District Density and City Density
		Analysis Using SPSS Program and Discriminate Analysis
	Results
	Conclusion
	References
Achieving the UN SDGs Through the Integration of Social Procurement in Construction Projects
	Introduction: Why Social Procurement?
	Why Look to the Construction Industry to Achieve SDG’s?
	Additional Benefits of Implementing Social Procurement in the Construction
	Social Value in the Supply Chain
		Case Study: EMBERS, Supportive Employment, and Community Economic Development
	Policy as a Driver for Change
		Case Study: Chandos Construction: Policy as a Competitive Advantage and Value for the Construction Sector
	Looking Ahead
	Bibliography
Systemic Approaches to Built Environment Systems
Relationship Between Changes in Building Culture and the Carbon Footprint from Past to Present: A Case Study from Şanlıurfa-Turkey
	Introduction
	Change in Carbon Footprint in the Southeastern Turkey
		The Effects of Changes in Architectural Culture on Occupants’ Comfort
	Climate-Responsive Building Design Parameters
		Building Design Parameters of the Hot-Dry Climate Zone
	An Assessment of Case-study Buildings Based on Climate-responsive Building Design Parameters
		Assessment of Hacıbanlar House
		Assessment of Şahap Bakır House
		Assessment of Şanlıurfa Akabe Multi-Floor Stage I Mass Housing Buildings
		Assessment of Şanlıurfa Akabe Low-Rise Vernacular Stage Mass Housing Buildings
		Assessment of Scores
	Effect of Electricity Generation with PV Panels on the Annual Fuel Consumption of Buildings
	Conclusion
	References
Partnership in the Built Environment for Realizing the 2030 Agenda: A Soft Systems Model Incorporating Systems Theory and the Circular Economy
	Introduction
	Systemic Change
	Nature’s Circular Systems
	Systems Thinking
	The Circular Economy
	Soft Systems Model for Partnerships Incorporating Systems Theory and the Circular Economy
	Potential Pitfalls
	Conclusion
	References
A Sustainable Approach to the Planning, Organization, and Management of Big Events in the Music Entertainment Industry
	Introduction
	Big Events
	Plastic Reduction
	Energy Consumption and CO2 Emissions
	Artists’ Environmental Awareness
	Best Practice and Regulations for “the Sustainable Event”
		The Sustainable Events Guide
		The ISO 20121 International Standard
	Crucial Aspects for “Sustainable Event” Planning
		Location Selection
		Temporary Installations
		Energy Consumption
		Catering
		Waste Management
		Mobility
		Safety and Security
	The Contribution of Design
	The 2030 Agenda
		Goal 6: Ensure Access to Water and Sanitation for All
		Goal 7: Ensure Access to Affordable, Reliable, Sustainable, and Modern Energy
		Goal 8: Promote Inclusive and Sustainable Economic Growth, Employment, and Decent Work for All
		Goal 11: Make Cities Inclusive, Safe, Resilient, and Sustainable
		Goal 12: Ensure Sustainable Consumption and Production Patterns
		Goal 13: Take Urgent Action to Combat Climate Change and Its Impacts
		Goal 15: Sustainably Manage Forests, Combat Desertification, Halt and Reverse Land Degradation, Halt Biodiversity Loss
		Goal 17: Revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development
	Conclusion
	References
Equity in the Built Environment in Least Developed Countries: The Case of Rural Municipalities in Nepal
	Introduction
	The Challenges
		Topography and Geology
	Development in Rural Nepal
	Resilient Residential Buildings
	Roads and Bridges
		Trail Bridges
		Road Maintenance Groups
	Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals
	Discussion
	Conclusion
	References
Correction to: Determining an Adequate Population Density to Achieve Sustainable Development and Quality of Life
	Correction to:  Chapter “Determining an Adequate Population Density to Achieve Sustainable Development and Quality of Life”: T. Walker et al. (eds.), The Role of Design, Construction, and Real Estate in Advancing the Sustainable Development Goals, Sustainable Development Goals Series,  https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-28739-8_4
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