Vol. 7, Issue 4, Part E (2021)

Abstract
Over the last twenty years the construction industry has made efforts to develop green building practices. Researchers within the field have provided theoretical knowledge on how to design green buildings and analytical environmental management tools have been developed to guide the practitioners. Sustainability is a multifaceted concept that encompasses the human, social, economic and environmental aspects of our society. It has led to the emergence of a larger concept of sustainable development. By definition it can be described as meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations in meeting their own needs. One of the major business enterprises where sustainable development is occurring is in the construction industry, which has caused the emergence of sustainable building, or green building. This represents a great opportunity to design buildings that are resource efficient use less energy, curb wasteful practices from construction, and provide healthier environments for occupants. Green building development involves an integrated approach where building professionals collaborate closely on achieving sustainable goals and better efficiency in building projects.