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“What’s the more sustainable alternative?” “How does these substitutes work?” “Where has that been done earlier?” “Who can source it?” Some of the major sustainable development challenges that threaten the construction industry include issues that have global as well as local importance, such as resource exhaustion, protecting biodiversity, and climate change. This paper gives practical information about the components that have key role in meeting the challenges of sustainable construction and development. It is based on the simple concept of ensuring a better quality life for everyone, now and for generations to come.
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Anchuri, S.P., Ramana Rao, N.V. (2017). Sustainability: Way Forward in Architectural Engineering. In: Sivakumar Babu, G., Saride, S., Basha, B. (eds) Sustainability Issues in Civil Engineering. Springer Transactions in Civil and Environmental Engineering. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-1930-2_19
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