The Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, published by Emerald Group Publishing Limited, has published a special issue (Volume 7, Number 1) on the topic 'Green Construction.' Edited by Theo C. Haupt from Cape Peninsula University of Technology, the publication offers a collection of 6 articles on strategies and tools designed to provide energy efficient solutions; performance assessment of processes and technologies; social issues associated with motivating and improving awareness to embrace green issues in construction and the built environment. The Special Issue is available now for order from the online Emerald Shop at http://shop.emeraldinsight.com.
The papers in the special issue include a tool to support decision makers in determining the best investment options in light of expected long range energy costs; an integrated framework of life cycle assessment and cost analysis for evaluating the environmental and economic performance of two different pavements; a quantitative approach to developing a methodology for estimating emissions in underground utility construction operations; methods derived from the study of social psychology to motivate better sustainable behavior in the workforce; whether climate and rents differ substantially between green multifamily locations and the area means; and the main characteristics of green building guidelines in developed countries.
The Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology aims to expand the boundaries of knowledge that cover engineering, design and technology and provides an international forum for the interchange of information and ideas on current issues from around the world to be brought together. The primary objective of JEDT is explore the interface between academic research and practical application by disseminating in-depth research papers, reviews of projects and case studies, information on current research projects, comments on previous contributions, discussion on research, innovation, and education policies and strategies.
