This book brings together a group of international specialists to explore the current state of the art and future potential for encouraging, developing and implementing smart and sustainable built environment strategies. It covers a broad spectrum of issues, ranging from technological advancement, through the assessment of past experiences, to communication, education requirements and future strategies. It provides a snapshot of existing methods and technologies as well as potential opportunities for developing smart and sustainable build environments, with over 30 fully refereed chapters from international experts. It addresses the particular requirements and problems from a global perspective, through the specific Expertise, performances, case studies, commentaries and future overviews covered in the chapters.
The EditorsDr Jay Yang is Senior Lecturer in Construction Management, Queensland University of Technology.
Professor Peter Brandon, formerly Pro-Vice Chancellor at Salford University, is an international figure in construction research, and a Blackwell author.
Professor Anthony Sidwell is Head of the School of Construction Management & Property, Queensland Institute of Technology.