Gomes, V and Da Silva, M G (2005) Exploring sustainable construction: Implications from Latin America. Building Research & Information, 33(5), pp. 428-440. ISSN 0961-3218
Abstract
The outcomes and implications from the regional Latin America and the Caribbean Conference on Sustainable Building (SB04) are considered in conjunction with the current regional context. To understand the development of a Latin American approach to sustainable development in the property and construction sector, it is necessary to include the unique economic, social and natural problems faced by most of its countries. This unique context differentiates it from other regions and includes poverty reduction, maintaining economic growth, enhancing income distribution and coping with the unplanned growth of cities. The importance of a regional approach is highlighted and an overview provided on how sustainability relates to context specificities. Courses of action are suggested for major actors to accelerate progress towards sustainable building and construction implementation, including the development of new regional capabilities and networks, education and training, appropriate financial mechanisms and public policies, the use of appropriate technologies, and the development of appropriate metrics and assessment mechanisms to reflect local and regional needs.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | capability building; construction; latin America; property market; public policy; regional development; regionalism; sustainability; sustainable building |
| Index terms: | sustainable construction, regionalism, Caribbean, poverty, property market, conference, sustainable development, regional development, income, sustainable building, coping, appropriate technology, education and training, economic growth, construction sector, implementation, public policy |
| Subjects: | sociology, professional education, behavioral psychology, industry analysis, economic development, physical geography and landforms, sustainable construction, health safety and environment, real estate economics, public policy, urban planning, economic analysis, contractual arrangements, technological development, research dissemination and communication |
| Topics: | Urban Studies, Ethics, Education, Business Strategy, Health and Safety, Research Practice, Geographical Context, Procurement, Sustainability, Governance |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCT |
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