This course provides case studies for clarity on the strategies and methods adopted during the life cycle of building projects. The framework allows the design team to maintain the suitable balance between economic, social and environmental issues. The course also explains the multi-disciplinary approach, which covers several features, such as energy saving, material waste minimization, and pollution/emissions control. The material is based on Design of Sustainable Building: A Conceptual Framework Implementing Sustainability in the Building Sector, ISSN 2075-5309.

At the conclusion of this course, the learner will have a better understanding of the implementation of triple bottom line framework for construction practices, as well as an understanding of the following topics:

• Sustainable principles
• Strategies and methods to achieve resource conservation
• Strategies and methods to achieve cost efficiency
• Design for human adaptation
• Protecting physical resources