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Achieving carbon neutral construction: a review of viable techniques Zhang, G and Setunge, S 2009, 'Achieving carbon neutral construction: a review of viable techniques', in Qi-Ming LI, Yay Yang, Michael C.H.Yam, Xiao-Peng DENG (ed.) Proceedings of the CRIOCM 2009 International Symposium on Advanced Construction Management and Real Estate, Nanjing, P. R. China, 29 - 31 Oct 2009. Document type: Conference Paper Collection: Conference Papers Title Achieving carbon neutral construction: a review of viable techniques Author(s) Zhang, G Setunge, S Year 2009 Conference name CRIOCM 2009 International Symposium on Advanced Construction Management and Real Estate Conference location Nanjing, P. R. China Conference dates 29 - 31 Oct 2009 Proceedings title Proceedings of the CRIOCM 2009 International Symposium on Advanced Construction Management and Real Estate Editor(s) Qi-Ming LI, Yay Yang, Michael C.H.Yam, Xiao-Peng DENG Publisher Hong Kong Polytechnic University Place of publication Hong Kong Total pages 1 Abstract Construction project is one of the major human activities contributing to greenhouse gas emissions which lead to global warming. Methods for achieving carbon neutral typically include reducing, recycling and offsetting. Reduction techniques consist of using green building technology, energy efficient materials, renewable energy and passive design such as natural ventilation. Recycling techniques involve using recycled materials and recycling waste. Offsetting techniques refer to investing in carbon capturing methods such as planting trees and account for carbon emissions that cannot be eliminated through other means. While significant past research has explored a particular or some techniques to lower the carbon footprint of human activities, unavailable is a comprehensive review of techniques to reduce greenhouse gas emission in construction industry. This paper reviewed and analysed viable reducing, recycling and offsetting techniques that can be adopted by the responsible construction industry stakeholders striking for carbon neutral construction Subjects Building Construction Management and Project Planning Building not elsewhere classified Keyword(s) Carbon neutral Construction Reduction Recycling. Offsetting. Copyright notice Copyright (C) This collection, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 2009 All rights reserved. ISBN 9789623676748 Related Links Link Description http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/635370464 Link to Published Version   Versions Version Filter Type Fri, 18 Nov 2011, 08:53:45 EST Filtered Full Access Statistics: 597 Abstract Views  -  Detailed Statistics Created: Fri, 18 Nov 2011, 08:37:00 EST by Catalyst Administrator