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Sustainable development and architectural practice: Framing strategic approaches in the United Kingdom.

Authors :
Grover, Robert
Emmitt, Stephen
Copping, Alexander
Source :
Sustainable Development; May2019, Vol. 27 Issue 3, p377-387, 11p
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

The concept of sustainability is widely accepted in the design of the built environment; however, in architectural practice, there exist multiple, often competing, interpretations and agendas. This research analyses this variety and develops a unique framework that reveals actual and potential paths for sustainable design. In‐depth interviews were conducted with 24 high‐profile sustainable architecture practices in the United Kingdom. The data reveal a range of sustainable practice, which is grouped into consistent strategies. This forms the basis of an original evaluative framework that classifies alternative approaches providing a means to contextualise different, yet equally valid, design scenarios. The findings reconceptualise sustainable design paradigms and reveal new opportunities for enhancing practice. This has implications for professional organisations, who are able to shape practice through recognised standards, as well as designers themselves. It also has significance for the education of architects who are able to explore new avenues for sustainable design. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09680802
Volume :
27
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Sustainable Development
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
137130348
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/sd.1910