Article Type
Review
Abstract
The increasing global awareness of the Earth's deteriorating condition and the unpredictable effects of climate change has given rise to worldwide phenomena that impact several elements like the economy, agricultural security, water availability, and energy supplies. Buildings contribute significantly to the generation of greenhouse gases, as well as the disposal of pollutants and energy consumption. Therefore, they play a crucial role in addressing environmental issues.
Although sustainable buildings are widely acknowledged as a potential advancement, professionals in the property market still believe that the upfront costs of creating sustainable buildings are significantly higher than those of conventional buildings. This view serves as a hindrance, obstructing the widespread use of sustainable building principles. The objective of this research is to investigate the possible economic benefits and obstacles that come with the construction of ecologically friendly buildings. The aim is to determine whether these advantages can play a crucial role in the decision-making process when it comes to participating in sustainable buildings. This statement affirms the idea that in order to fully assess the total costs of constructing sustainable buildings compared to conventional ones, it is necessary to take into account the entire lifespan of the project.
Keywords
Building Industry, Sustainable Buildings, Economic Benefit, Building Principles, Sustainable Construction, Project Management
Recommended Citation
Altuma, Mohanad Ibrahim; Lateef, Hanadi Abdulridha; and Al-Yousuf, Ayad Abdulkhaleq
(2024)
"Economic Profitability of Sustainable Buildings Industry,"
Al-Esraa University College Journal for Engineering Sciences: Vol. 6:
Iss.
10, Article 2.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.70080/2790-7732.1051
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