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Title: Towards sustainable urban communities

Abstract

Requirements for the assessment tools of buildings have increased, assessing of building components or separate buildings is not enough. Neighbourhoods, built environment, public transportations, and services, should be considered simultaneously. Number of population living in urban areas is high and increasing rapidly. Urbanisation is a major concern due to its detrimental effects on the environment. The aim of this study is to clarify the field of assessment tools for urban communities by analysing the current situation. The focus is on internationally well known assessment tools; BREEAM Communities, CASBEE for Urban Development and LEED for Neigborhood Development. The interest towards certification systems is increasing amongst the authorities, and especially amongst the global investors and property developers. Achieved certifications are expected to bring measureable publicity for the developers. The assessment of urban areas enables the comparison of municipalities and urban areas, and notably supports decision making processes. Authorities, city planners, and designers would benefit most from the use of the tools during the decision making process. - Highlights: Black-Right-Pointing-Pointer The urban assessment tools have strong linkage to the region. Black-Right-Pointing-Pointer The tools promote complementary building and retrofitting existing sites. Black-Right-Pointing-Pointer Sharing knowledge and experiences is important in the development of the tools.

Authors:
Publication Date:
OSTI Identifier:
22058838
Resource Type:
Journal Article
Journal Name:
Environmental Impact Assessment Review
Additional Journal Information:
Journal Volume: 32; Journal Issue: 1; Other Information: Copyright (c) 2011 Elsevier Science B.V., Amsterdam, The Netherlands, All rights reserved.; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); Journal ID: ISSN 0195-9255
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES; BUILDINGS; CERTIFICATION; COMMUNITIES; DECISION MAKING; ENVIRONMENT; HUMAN POPULATIONS; RETROFITTING; SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT; URBAN AREAS

Citation Formats

Haapio, Appu. Towards sustainable urban communities. United States: N. p., 2012. Web. doi:10.1016/J.EIAR.2011.08.002.
Haapio, Appu. Towards sustainable urban communities. United States. https://doi.org/10.1016/J.EIAR.2011.08.002
Haapio, Appu. 2012. "Towards sustainable urban communities". United States. https://doi.org/10.1016/J.EIAR.2011.08.002.
@article{osti_22058838,
title = {Towards sustainable urban communities},
author = {Haapio, Appu},
abstractNote = {Requirements for the assessment tools of buildings have increased, assessing of building components or separate buildings is not enough. Neighbourhoods, built environment, public transportations, and services, should be considered simultaneously. Number of population living in urban areas is high and increasing rapidly. Urbanisation is a major concern due to its detrimental effects on the environment. The aim of this study is to clarify the field of assessment tools for urban communities by analysing the current situation. The focus is on internationally well known assessment tools; BREEAM Communities, CASBEE for Urban Development and LEED for Neigborhood Development. The interest towards certification systems is increasing amongst the authorities, and especially amongst the global investors and property developers. Achieved certifications are expected to bring measureable publicity for the developers. The assessment of urban areas enables the comparison of municipalities and urban areas, and notably supports decision making processes. Authorities, city planners, and designers would benefit most from the use of the tools during the decision making process. - Highlights: Black-Right-Pointing-Pointer The urban assessment tools have strong linkage to the region. Black-Right-Pointing-Pointer The tools promote complementary building and retrofitting existing sites. Black-Right-Pointing-Pointer Sharing knowledge and experiences is important in the development of the tools.},
doi = {10.1016/J.EIAR.2011.08.002},
url = {https://www.osti.gov/biblio/22058838}, journal = {Environmental Impact Assessment Review},
issn = {0195-9255},
number = 1,
volume = 32,
place = {United States},
year = {Sun Jan 15 00:00:00 EST 2012},
month = {Sun Jan 15 00:00:00 EST 2012}
}