In this thesis, the design in construction management is defined as the design meets the requirements of the constructor. There are a range of definitions of design, but in this paper ＂design＂ refers to something, w...In this thesis, the design in construction management is defined as the design meets the requirements of the constructor. There are a range of definitions of design, but in this paper ＂design＂ refers to something, which has been planned and made and a pattern for decorating in something in the term of construction. Rumane says （2010）the design involves two processes. The first thing is analyzing and designing components and structure on the basis of recognized codes and standards of safety. The other is that designers conduct the information in the form展开更多
The construction industry is embracing sustainable building practices that boost the“triple bottom line”,namely the building’s ecological,social,and financial performance.Since more than 55 million US students spen...The construction industry is embracing sustainable building practices that boost the“triple bottom line”,namely the building’s ecological,social,and financial performance.Since more than 55 million US students spend a significant part of their day in K-12 schools,it is vital that these facilities should provide healthy,comfortable,and productive learning environments.Here we present an in-depth literature review of how educational facilities affect student school performance,comfort,and health,and we examine the role of sustainable design and construction strategies in influencing the physical learning environment in schools.Significant barriers to implementing sustainable strategies are examined,particularly the first cost premium of a sustainable building.A systematic decision strategy is described that incorporates sustainable design strategies,lowering energy consumption and improving indoor environments.A case study describes the process of incorporating sustainable strategies in a K-12 education facility in North Carolina to lower annual energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.Ways to reduce the first cost premium and minimize operating costs over the facility’s life while providing healthy and comfortable learning environments for students and teachers are discussed.The case study school also functions as an experimental learning tool for teaching sustainability to K-12 students,having the potential to improve their attitudes and behavior with respect to sustainability.展开更多
文摘In this thesis, the design in construction management is defined as the design meets the requirements of the constructor. There are a range of definitions of design, but in this paper ＂design＂ refers to something, which has been planned and made and a pattern for decorating in something in the term of construction. Rumane says （2010）the design involves two processes. The first thing is analyzing and designing components and structure on the basis of recognized codes and standards of safety. The other is that designers conduct the information in the form
文摘The construction industry is embracing sustainable building practices that boost the“triple bottom line”,namely the building’s ecological,social,and financial performance.Since more than 55 million US students spend a significant part of their day in K-12 schools,it is vital that these facilities should provide healthy,comfortable,and productive learning environments.Here we present an in-depth literature review of how educational facilities affect student school performance,comfort,and health,and we examine the role of sustainable design and construction strategies in influencing the physical learning environment in schools.Significant barriers to implementing sustainable strategies are examined,particularly the first cost premium of a sustainable building.A systematic decision strategy is described that incorporates sustainable design strategies,lowering energy consumption and improving indoor environments.A case study describes the process of incorporating sustainable strategies in a K-12 education facility in North Carolina to lower annual energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.Ways to reduce the first cost premium and minimize operating costs over the facility’s life while providing healthy and comfortable learning environments for students and teachers are discussed.The case study school also functions as an experimental learning tool for teaching sustainability to K-12 students,having the potential to improve their attitudes and behavior with respect to sustainability.
