Abstract
Why a manual for good practices to Sustainable Construction? To reflect about good practices that can be applied to the Construction Sector. This manual will be an important tool to all deciders at construction level. It's possible to construct in a sustainable way using materials and technologies that improve living conditions without destructing the environment. What sustainable construction aims is a careful selection of materials and technologies to be used in construction with minimal lost, promoting conscious and sustainable changes in all the building life cycle. The implementation of sustainable buildings is fundamental to the wealth of our planet and our self. It's possible to promote the Sustainable Construction without increasing construction costs trough technological development and market laws. From the analyses made it's possible to conclude that is necessary to rethink the construction sector activities, in and integrated holistic way, trough a qualitative way of change, towards Sustainable Construction.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages | 1006-1012 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Publication status | Published - 2007 |
| Event | International Conference on Sustainable Construction, Materials and Practices: Challenge of the Industry for the New Millennium, Portugal SB 2007 - Minho, Portugal Duration: 12 Sept 2007 → 14 Sept 2007 |
Conference
| Conference | International Conference on Sustainable Construction, Materials and Practices: Challenge of the Industry for the New Millennium, Portugal SB 2007 |
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| Country/Territory | Portugal |
| City | Minho |
| Period | 12/09/07 → 14/09/07 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
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