Contributions of green buildings to meeting sustainable development goals (SDG)
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.46421/entac.v20i1.5802Keywords:
Civil construction, Bibliographic review, Green TechnologiesAbstract
Green constructions are defined as those buildings that adopt green technologies aiming to confer greater sustainability to construction practices, energy efficiency, comfort, and health for users. With the adoption of green constructions, it is hoped to take another step towards humanity's sustainable development. This research aimed to identify the contributions of green constructions to the fulfillment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the Agenda 2030. For this purpose, a bibliographic review was conducted. The results revealed that these constructions significantly support SDGs 3, 7, 11, and 12, especially concerning sustainable management of natural resources. Independent studies also confirmed positive relationships between green constructions and other SDGs, such as 6, 8, 9, 13, and 15. These results suggest that the adoption of sustainable practices and green technologies, particularly in the construction industry, is a potential strategy for achieving the SDGs and promoting a more sustainable future.
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