Towards Sustainable Infrastructure

摘要

According to the United Nations Environment Programme Sustainable Buildings and Climate Initiative, buildings consume more than 40% of the global energy use and produce one-third of all greenhouse gases and 80% of the greenhouse gases produces in towns and cities. Pollutants are produced during construction, operation, occupation and demolition of buildings and infrastructure. Water (20% of the total) and natural materials (30% of the total) are consumed. Construction is responsible for 30% of all solid waste production. Economic aspects are traditional considered with regards to infrastructure sustainability. Environmental and social aspects must also be included to work towards sustainability goals.