Integrated Approaches for Sustainability in the Built Environment

This book presents a multidisciplinary approach to creating more sustainable built environments by integrating advances in engineering, environmental management, and policy development. It explores topics such as low-carbon construction materials, AI-enabled structural health monitoring, decentralized stormwater management systems, climate-resilient geotechnical solutions, and innovative pollution control strategies. The book also examines methodologies including life cycle assessment, modular construction, and risk-based infrastructure planning. In addition, policy-focused chapters address regulatory frameworks, procurement practices, governance models, and participatory planning, supported by international case studies on financing and implementation.

Key Features:

• Highlights engineering innovations, environmental sustainability strategies, and policy frameworks that support sustainable development in the built environment.
• Emphasizes the integration of engineering practice, environmental responsibility, and effective governance.
• Features dedicated discussions on climate finance, circular economy approaches, and community engagement strategies.
• Demonstrates the application of Life Cycle Assessment alongside structural and geotechnical design principles.
• Incorporates global perspectives, real-world case studies, and a forward-looking roadmap for the period 2030-2040.

Written for graduate students, researchers, academics, and industry professionals in civil engineering, construction management, environmental engineering, and urban planning, this book connects technical advancements with practical and scalable solutions for sustainable infrastructure development.