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演讲摘要 |
英:Based on ecological-footprint analysis, it has been estimated that we would need four earths to sustain the current lifestyles of people in the developed world. Since the planet is already in a state of overshoot, it will only get worse if we stay the course (i.e., keeping a ‘business as usual’ attitude and practices is not sustainable). Our built environments have a major and significant impact on overall quality of life and in triple bottom line assessment of national, regional or sectoral economies, and enterprise activities. Eco-efficiencies in the planning, delivery, operation and management of our built assets require explicit intent and enabling know-how. The concept, benefits and applications of the performance approach are presented and demonstrated to facilitate the design, delivery and management of high-performing built assets. Process and product innovations can be sustained from one project to another via the performance approach. Examples of process innovations include well-planned and -facilitated charrettes, relationship-based procurement models, integrated design processes, use of new IT or virtual prototyping tools and lean construction techniques, among others. Project-based environmentally-responsible product specification and procurement contribute to the ‘greening of the supply chain’, but more can be done industry-wide to transform both market and industry. Examples of innovative projects and initiatives in Australia and other countries are cited to emphasise key ideas. The key themes and features of the 2008 World Sustainable Building Conference (World SB08) in Melbourne and its links to related events and activities around the world are also presented.
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