A conceptual framework for sustainable construction in the Arab region
摘要
The world has become concerned with the depletion of resources, harmful emissions, and energy consumption. Given that the construction industry is one of the most important industries affecting the environment in the world as well as the Arab region, moving towards sustainable construction to reduce resource consumption and energy use has gained crucial significance. The aim of the present study is twofold; it develops a conceptual framework for sustainable construction in the Arab region, by achieving three sustainability pillars, namely, social, environmental, and economic ones, and it applies the framework to a sustainable project. The findings of the study will aid construction practitioners to evaluate the sustainability of building projects in the Arab region.