Achieving carbon neutrality in commercial building developments - Perceptions of the construction industry |
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Authors: | Jian ZuoBen Read Stephen PullenQian Shi |
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Affiliation: | a School of Natural and Built Environments, University of South Australia, Adelaide, South Australia b Built Environs, South Australia c Department of Construction Management and Real Estate, School of Economics and Management, Tongji University, Shanghai, China |
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Abstract: | The building sector is one of the biggest energy consumers and carbon emitters. The importance of carbon emissions reduction is widely recognised as critical in dealing with rising global climate change concerns. This research focused on carbon emissions reduction in commercial developments. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with selected industry practitioners to identify factors contributing or impeding the achievement of carbon neutral commercial building development. The results showed that the lack of a clear definition of carbon neutral building presents a significant barrier in pursuit of this goal. Key success factors highlighted in this study include: market demand, material selection, facility manager’s knowledge, government support and leadership. In addition, an exemplar project plays a pivotal role in facilitating cultural change in the construction industry. This study provides a useful reference for carbon neutral building developments. |
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Keywords: | Carbon neutrality Commercial building Case study Australia |
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