CHAPTER 2Part 1

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2.1: SUSTAINABLE ?

2.2: SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ?

2.3: SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION ?

2.4: MALAYSIAN PERSPECTIVES

2.1: SUSTAINABLE

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The ability to maintain at certain rate or level.

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Attaining sustainability does not mean the eradication of

adverse impact, which is an impossible vision at present,

but rather the reduction of it to a certain reasonable level.

2.2: SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

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• A philosophy called ‘sustainable development’ was

introduced in 1987 in Brundtland Report.

• Maintaining a delicate balance between the human need to

improve lifestyles and feeling of well-being on one hand,

and preserving natural resources and ecosystems, on which

we and future generations depend.

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• “Creating and operating a healthy built environment

based on resource efficiency and ecological design” Charles J. Kibert

• “The balanced uses of resources on a global scale

including physical elements, human elements, and

national political context” Ronald Rovers

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• “The development which meets the

needs of present without

compromising the ability of future

generation to meet their own need”

Bourdeau

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12…all the same, only details varied

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•various strategies that make it possible to use available resources to their best advantage.

Economic Sustainability

•reducing the amount of waste produce or using less energy, but is concerned with developing processes that will lead to businesses becoming completely sustainable in the future.

Environmental Sustainability

•encompass human rights, labor rights and corporate governance.

Social Sustainability

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• To alter or improve our conventional way of

development into a more responsible approach

which can satisfy our needs for development

without harming the world we live in.

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• Climate change: Long-term climate changes have

been observed across the globe. Changes are

happening as a result of human activity, including

man-made greenhouse gas emissions.

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• Human activities!!

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• Human activities!!

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Consider life-cycle cost

Reduce the energy required for transforming goods and supplying services.

Enhance a participatory approaches by involving stakeholders

Consider alternative financing mechanism

Consider the impact of planned projects on air, soil, water, flora and faunaSupport the instruments of international conventions and agreements

Promote the development of appropriate institutional frameworks

Consider the influence of the existing social framework

Develop appropriate economic instruments to promote sustainable consumption

Increase materials efficiency by reducing the material demand of non-renewable goods.

Assess the impact on health and the quality of life

Reduce the materials intensity via substitution technologies

Consider the economic impact on local structure

Enhance materials recyclability

Reduce and control the use of dispersion of toxic materials

Maximize the sustainable use of biological and renewable resources

Internalize external costs

Promote public participation

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1. Consider life-cycle cost2. Consider alternative financing mechanism3. Develop appropriate economic instruments to promote

sustainable consumption4. Consider the economic impact on local structure5. Internalize external costs

1. Reduce the energy required for transforming goods and supplying services.

2. Consider the impact of planned projects on air, soil, water, flora and fauna

3. Support the instruments of international conventions and agreements

4. Increase materials efficiency by reducing the material demand of non-renewable goods.

5. Reduce the materials intensity via substitution technologies6. Enhance materials recyclability7. Reduce and control the use of dispersion of toxic materials8. Maximize the sustainable use of biological and renewable

resources

1. Enhance a participatory approaches by involving stakeholders2. Promote the development of appropriate institutional

frameworks3. Consider the influence of the existing social framework4. Assess the impact on health and the quality of life5. Promote public participation

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1. Consider life-cycle cost2. Consider alternative financing mechanism3. Develop appropriate economic instruments to promote sustainable consumption4. Consider the economic impact on local structure5. Internalize external costs

1. Reduce the energy required for transforming goods and supplying services.2. Consider the impact of planned projects on air, soil, water, flora and fauna3. Support the instruments of international conventions and agreements4. Increase materials efficiency by reducing the material demand of non-renewable goods.5. Reduce the materials intensity via substitution technologies6. Enhance materials recyclability7. Reduce and control the use of dispersion of toxic materials8. Maximize the sustainable use of biological and renewable resources

1. Enhance a participatory approaches by involving stakeholders2. Promote the development of appropriate institutional frameworks3. Consider the influence of the existing social framework4. Assess the impact on health and the quality of life5. Promote public participation

2.3: SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION

• Subset to the philosophy of “Sustainable Development” is “Sustainable Construction”.

• Sustainable construction, which has been dubbed ‘green construction’.

• The term “sustainable construction” was originally proposed to describe the responsibility of the construction industry in attaining “sustainability”.

• Kibert proposed that sustainable construction means “creating a healthy built environment using resource-efficient, ecologically-based principles”.

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ENVIRONMENT

SOCIAL ECONOMY

Long-term project

> financial scale

Long-term service

> public comfort &

satisfaction

High energy & resource

consumption > environment

protection

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Uncontrolled Wastage

Management

Depletion of Natural

Construction Materials

Accidents & Deaths

Disease Outbreak

Unpaid Debts

Illegal Labour

• Construction activities!!

• Before: through materials

• During: energy consumption

• During: the pollution

• After: waste!!

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Before ConstructionDuring

ConstructionDuring & After Construction

Utilization or earth resources for the production of construction materials (e.g. fossil, wood, cement, hydrogen, air, water, ore etc.)

Transportation to/from factory involving fuel consumption and causing pollution and green house emissions.

Clearing of forest, and land for development.

Environmental pollution (air, water, land)

High Solid waste generation

Contributing to: High energy usageHigh CO2 Emissions Large water usage Large Solid Wastes

generation

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• “Sustainable Construction”; the

responsibility of the construction industry

to attain sustainability.

• Construction Industry; those providing

design, consulting and construction

services.

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• Sustainable Construction; it requires

willingness to explore new territory

in construction approach and

prepare to adopt new products,

ideas and practices.

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• The direction of the

construction industry is

now shifting from

developing with

environmental concern as a

small part of the process

into having the

development process being

integrated within the wider

context of environmental

agenda.

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QUALITY, SAFETY &

PROFESSIONALISM

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

PRODUCTIVITY INTERNATIONALISATION

Quality, safety and professionalism to be ingrained in industry

culture

Malaysia’s sustainable

construction to be a model for the

emerging world

More than doubling productivity, matched

by higher wages

Malaysian champions to lead the charge locally and globally

4 Strategic Thrusts under CITP

CITP TRANSFORMATION

INITIATIVES TOWARDS

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

Drive innovation in sustainable construction

Drive compliance to environmental sustainability ratings and requirements

Focus on public projects to lead the charge on sustainable practices

Facilitate industry adoption of sustainable practices

Reduce irresponsible waste during construction

QUALITY, SAFETY & PROFESSIONALISM

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

PRODUCTIVITY INTERNATIONALISATION

Quality, safety and professionalism to be

ingrained in industry culture

Malaysia’s sustainable construction to be a model for

the emerging world

More than doubling productivity, matched by

higher wages

Malaysian champions to lead the charge locally

and globally

4 Strategic Thrusts under CITP

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The Principles ofSustainable Development

The Interpretation of Sustainability Principleswithin Construction Industry

Putting people at the centre Show concern for people by ensuring they live in a healthy, safe and productive built environment and in harmony with nature

Taking a long term perspective Safeguarding the interests of future generations while at the same time, meeting today’s needs

Taking account of costs and benefits Evaluate the benefits and costs of the project to society and environment

Creating an open and supportive economic system Creating a system which can flourish trades, improve collaboration and resource efficiency

Combating poverty and social exclusion Improving the quality of buildings and services, create jobs opportunities and promote social cohesiveness

Respecting environmental limits Minimising damage to the environment and its resources

The precautionary principle Assessing risk and uncertainties before any action and rectify possible damage at source.

Using scientific knowledge Using technology and expert knowledge to seek information and in improving project efficiency and effectiveness

Transparency, information participation andaccess to justice

Opportunities to improve access to information and encourage ethics and professionalism

Making the polluter pay Legislation compliance and responsibility

• The concept of sustainability must be applied

into construction industry to influence the

manner in which a project shall be conducted

to strike a balance between conserving the

environment and maintaining prosperity in

development.

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• The concept of sustainable construction governs three main pillars:

• environmental protection,

• social well-being and

• economic prosperity.

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• The built environment refers to the activities within the

construction project itself, which may, if not handled

effectively, have a serious adverse impact on the

environment.

• Conserving natural resources. Although builders have little

influence over the extraction of natural resources, they can

help discourage this activity by demanding less non-

renewable natural resources, more recycled materials, and

efficient use of energy and mineral resources.

1. ENVIRONMENT

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• Social well-being concerns with the benefits of

the workers and the future users.

• This aspect is concerned with:

• human feelings: security, satisfaction, safety and

comfort, and

• human contributions: skills, health, knowledge

and motivation.

2. SOCIAL WELL-BEING

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• Micro economic focuses on the factors or

activities which could lead to monetary gains

from the construction.

• While macro economic relates to the advantages

gained by the public and government from the

project success.

3. ECONOMIC PROSPERITY

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1. Minimize resource consumption (conserve)2. Maximize resource reuse (reuse)3. Use renewable or recyclable resources

(renew/recycle)4. Protect the natural environment (protect nature)5. Create a healthy, non-toxic environment (non-

toxics)6. Apply life cycle cost analysis and true cost

(economics)7. Pursue quality in creating the built environment

(quality)

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Based on Kibert’s “Principles Concepts of Sustainable Construction”

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1. Procurement: Specific procurement strategies to ensure sustainable construction requirements are addressed.

2. Site / Environment: Methods to reduce the environmental impact of construction on the project site and surrounding environment are identified.

3. Material Selection: Identifies environmentally friendly building materials as well as harmful and toxic materials that should be avoided.

4. Waste Prevention: Methods to reduce and eliminate waste on construction projects are identified.

5. Recycling: Identifies materials to recycle at each phase of construction and methods to support the onsite recycling effort.

6. Energy: Methods to ensure and improve the building’s energy performance, reduce energy consumed during construction, and identify opportunities to use renewable energy sources.

7. Building and Material Reuse: Identifies reusable materials and methods to facilitate the future reuse of a facility, systems, equipment, products and materials.

8. Health and Safety: Methods to improve the quality of life for construction workers are identified.

9. Indoor Environment Quality: Methods to ensure indoor environmental quality measures during construction are managed and executed properly.

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TASK• Based on the 9 elements, produce one

infographic about the strategies of promoting sustainable construction. Choose only one item for each group. Each item can only be choose by maximum of 2 group only.

• 1 group = 5 persons

• Submit your infographic in AUTHOR

• Post your infographic in social media platform.

• Deadline: 1 Nov 2021

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Construction Project Management

Construction Management

Site Management

Facilities Management

Planning3+5+6+7

Design3+4+5+6

+7

Procurement1

Construction3+4+5+6+7+8+9

Handover5+7

Decommissioning6+7Site activities

started2+4+5+7+8+9

Liability period5+7

SEVERAL SUSTAINABLE STRATEGIES:1.Procurement2.Site / Environment3.Material Selection4.Waste Prevention5.Recycling6.Energy7.Building and Material Reuse8.Health and Safety9.Indoor Environment Quality

• The concept of green building costs lower than conventional method and saves energy.

• Sustainable buildings will contribute positively to better quality of life, work efficiency and healthy work environment.

• Sustainable construction will enable the construction players to be more responsible to the environmental protection needs without neglecting the social and economic needs in striving for better living.

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2.4: MALAYSIAN PERSPECTIVES

• Tanarimba at Janda Baik, Pahang.

• DDC Project (Demonstration and Documentation Centre for Sustainable Urban Household Energy Usage), launched in 2004 by the Centre for Environment, Technology and Development, Malaysia (CETDEM).

• Malaysia Energy Centre (PTM) on zero energy office building (ZEO) at Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor.

• The Planning and National Development Doctrine (DPPS), served as the foundation for the planning and development of Putrajaya and Cyberjaya.

• A total of 32 physical planning guidelines were established by the Town and Country Planning Department (TCPD) to ensure sustainable development of area such as coastal areas, islands, open space, housing, retention ponds, solid waste disposal areas, conservation of trees and for environmentally sensitive areas.

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• Tanarimba at Janda Baik, Pahang.

• sustainable housing project

• blends man-made and natural elements

• exciting concept of ecologically sensitive community development

• introduces the world to eco-tourism opportunities in Malaysian highlands

• has been dubbed as the forefront of the ecological movement in construction

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• Menara Mesiniaga, Subang Jaya:

• Sky gardens that serve as villages

• Spiraling vertical landscape

• Recessed and shaded windows on the East and West

• Curtain wall glazing on the North and South

• Single core service on hot side -East

• Naturally ventilated and sunlit toilets, stairways and lift lobbies

• Spiral balconies on the exterior walls with

• full height sliding doors to interior offices

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ZEO (Zero Energy Office), Bangi

LEO (Low Energy Office), Putrajaya

GreenEO & LEO, Putrajaya

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…it can reduce up to…

…comparison of energy with normal building…

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