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dc.contributor.authorSemanda, Juliusen_US
dc.contributor.authorMoyo, Sibusisoen_US
dc.contributor.authorChikafalimani, Samuel Herald Peteren_US
dc.contributor.authorKibwani, Nathanen_US
dc.date.accessioned2023-09-15T12:37:51Z-
dc.date.available2023-09-15T12:37:51Z-
dc.date.issued2023-08-29-
dc.identifier.citationSemanda, J. et al. 2023. Towards developing a sustainability assessment framework for buildings in Uganda: a literature review. The Seybold Report. 18(08). doi:1.5281/zenodo.8300618en_US
dc.identifier.issn1533-9211-
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10321/4981-
dc.description.abstractThe construction sector is one of the main contributors to sustainable development, and its importance in encouraging environmental protection, economic growth, and social advancement is undeniable. The present study reviewed existing literature to help develop a framework for assessing the sustainability of buildings in Uganda. To develop the framework, indicators were needed, therefore, sustainability indicators from the main sustainability rating tools like BREEAM, LEED, CASBEE, Green Star and IGBC, and the various journals were established. A systematic literature review of accessible literature was the research approach used. Inadequate public education and awareness, construction process technicalities, higher costs of sustainable building processes and materials, bureaucracy processes, unfamiliarity with sustainable technology, and lack of sustainable product information, were singled out as the main challenges for implementing sustainability processes in developing countries coupled with regional differences in local conditions, policies, and regulations in different countries. Embracing and implementing sustainability practices offers protection of air, water, land, and ecosystems, promotes harmony among people and between humanity and nature, and improves economic growth. Since no sustainability assessment tool/framework of buildings exists in Uganda, the study aims to establish one, to be able to foster sustainability practices. However, establishing policies, regulations, incentives, awareness, and industry support are important to promote sustainability in Uganda.en_US
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dc.relation.ispartofThe Seybold Report; Vol. 18, Issue 08en_US
dc.subjectSustainabilityen_US
dc.subjectSustainable developmenten_US
dc.subjectIndicatorsen_US
dc.subjectBuildingen_US
dc.subjectRating Toolen_US
dc.titleTowards developing a sustainability assessment framework for buildings in Uganda : a literature reviewen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
dc.date.updated2023-09-13T07:34:05Z-
dc.identifier.doi10.5281/zenodo.8300618-
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