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Weaving a New Path: Rethinking Incumbents' Role in Sustainability Transitions Through a Multilevel Perspective

open access: yesCreativity and Innovation Management, Volume 35, Issue 1, Page 91-109, March 2026.
ABSTRACT This study investigates how incumbent firms can actively foster sustainability transitions by strategically engaging across regime and niche levels when developing sustainable innovations. Drawing on an embedded case study of a leading Italian textile company involved in eight sustainable innovation projects, we identify four strategies—namely,
Maria Sofia Pugliese   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Systematic Review of the Role of BIM in Building Sustainability Assessment Methods

open access: yesApplied Sciences, 2020
Building Information Modelling (BIM) is creating new opportunities for the Architecture, Engineering and Construction industry. One of them is the integration of the Building Sustainability Assessment (BSA) during the design process.
José Pedro Carvalho   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Environmental labeling of building sustainability: Focus on international certifications

open access: yesProceedings of the International Conference of Contemporary Affairs in Architecture and Urbanism-ICCAUA, 2023
The environmental labelling of sustainable buildings has become a major concern for the architectural design. Numerous building sustainability assessment methods were developed in various countries, namely the British BREEAM, the American LEED, the ...
Hocine TEBBOUCHE   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Assessing Environmental Sustainability Practices in Building Construction Projects in Tanzania: A Mixed‐Methods Approach

open access: yesEngineering Reports, Volume 8, Issue 2, February 2026.
The study assesses environmental sustainability in 97 of Tanzania's building construction projects amid rapid urbanization. Using the LEED framework, the study reveals a low sustainability level. Barriers to sustainable practices are such as financial constraints, limited use of sustainable materials, and regulatory challenges.
Ismail W. R. Taifa, Imani Y. Mwano
wiley   +1 more source

Exploring the Impact of Spatial Arrangements on BREEAM Outstanding Projects in London, UK

open access: yesUrban Science
The spatial configuration of urban areas impacts environmental sustainability, social equity, and economic and social resilience. This study examines the intricate relationship between spatial arrangements and the planning and design of BREEAM ...
Anosh Nadeem Butt, Carolina Rigoni
doaj   +1 more source

Climate based facade design for business buildings with examples from central London [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
There is a disconnection between commercial architecture and environmental thinking, where green features can be included as part of a strategy for gaining approvals and marketing projects, but those features are not reviewed after completion and ...
Napier, John D.
core   +2 more sources

Trial Evaluation of CASBEE‐Wellness Real Estate: Internal Consistency With CASBEE‐Wellness Office and Associations With Subjective Evaluations and Tenant Satisfaction

open access: yesJAPAN ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW, Volume 9, Issue 1, January–December 2026.
ABSTRACT Interest in wellness‐oriented real estate has increased the demand for practical evaluation tools for existing office buildings. While comprehensive systems such as CASBEE–Wellness Office (CASBEE‐WO) provide detailed assessments, their practical application is constrained by the extensive documentation required for evaluation.
Koga Nakamura   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Advancing Social Sustainability in BREEAM New Construction Certification Standards

open access: yesStandards
BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) is widely recognized for promoting environmental sustainability in the built environment, with a strong focus on energy efficiency, resource management, and ecological impact ...
Anosh Nadeem Butt
doaj   +1 more source

The overview of green building sector in Slovakia [PDF]

open access: yesEAI Endorsed Transactions on Energy Web, 2019
Green buildings have become a global trend in recent years, reflecting a social order for sustainable development from the sides of all stakeholders. This is confirmed by the fact that the global construction of green buildings comprises for almost a ...
Julius Golej, Andrej Adamuscin
doaj   +1 more source

Zero and low carbon buildings: A driver for change in working practices and the use of computer modelling and visualization [PDF]

open access: yes, 2010
Buildings account for significant carbon dioxide emissions, both in construction and operation. Governments around the world are setting targets and legislating to reduce the carbon emissions related to the built environment.
Hetherington, Robina   +2 more
core   +1 more source

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