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Malan, Legena M. "Sustainable construction in Afghanistan." Thesis, Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/5191.

Tsang, Kin-sun. "Sustainable construction in Hong Kong." Click to view the E-thesis via HKU Scholars Hub, 2004. http://lookup.lib.hku.hk/lookup/bib/B37933334.

Williams, Jonathan James. "Sustainable construction : achievable by regulation?" Thesis, Swansea University, 2012. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.678439.

Dardis, Joseph M. "Recycling Concrete for Sustainable Construction." Cleveland State University / OhioLINK, 2013. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=csu1364039160.

Barnes, Jaime L. "Perceptions of sustainable construction in large U.S. construction companies." [Gainesville, Fla.] : University of Florida, 2005. http://purl.fcla.edu/fcla/etd/UFE0011647.

Sourani, Amr. "Realising sustainable construction through procurement stratergies." Thesis, Loughborough University, 2008. https://dspace.lboro.ac.uk/2134/8125.

Phillips, Paul. "The study of sustainable highway construction." Thesis, University of Ulster, 2004. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.412527.

Jung, Bomee. "Sustainable construction in Mexican housing markets." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/42268.

Larsson, Per. "Sustainable Construction? : A Study on Errors, Damages and Complexity in Construction." Thesis, KTH, Hållbara byggnader, 2020. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-279057.

Bostanci, Sevket Can. "Low carbon sustainable concrete design and construction." Thesis, Kingston University, 2015. http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/34545/.

Danatzko, Joseph M. "Sustainable Structural Design." The Ohio State University, 2010. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1275406390.

Johansson, Josefine, and Wohlfart Lisa Zöllner. "Sustainable bathroom design." Thesis, KTH, Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM), 2017. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-216381.

Clarke, John Lester. "Sustainable buildings : sustainable behaviour? : to what extent do sustainable buildings encourage sustainable behaviour through their design, construction, operation and use?" Thesis, Kingston University, 2013. http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/27728/.

Deakin, Mark. "Sustainable urban development." Thesis, Edinburgh Napier University, 2011. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/4660.

Thovichit, Pimsiri. "Green buildings defining sustainable construction materials in Thailand /." [Ames, Iowa : Iowa State University], 2007.

Adetunji, Israel O. "Sustainable construction : a web-based performance assessment tool." Thesis, Loughborough University, 2006. https://dspace.lboro.ac.uk/2134/2302.

Grist, Ellen. "The implementation of innovative and sustainable construction materials." Thesis, University of Bath, 2014. https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.619149.

Hansen, Maia A. (Maia Allis) 1968. "Building green : investment opportunities in sustainable construction materials." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1998. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/46198.

Al, Sanad Shaikha Abdulattef. "The promotion of sustainable construction practices in Kuwait." Thesis, University of Manchester, 2014. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.603228.

Weeks, Jason A. "Understanding the issues of project cost and time in sustainable construction from a general contractor's perspective: case study." Thesis, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/1853/33914.

Florez, Laura. "Measuring sustainability perceptions of construction materials." Thesis, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/1853/34845.

Högberg, Lovisa. "Building Sustainability : Studies on incentives in construction and management of real estate." Doctoral thesis, KTH, Bygg- och fastighetsekonomi, 2014. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-157936.

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Griffin, Leah. "Articulating the business and ethical arguments for sustainable construction." [Gainesville, Fla.] : University of Florida, 2005. http://purl.fcla.edu/fcla/etd/UFE0010620.

Du, Guangli. "Towards Sustainable Construction: Life Cycle Assessment of Railway Bridges." Licentiate thesis, KTH, Bro- och stålbyggnad, 2012. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-90077.

Ahmed, Kwaku, Lamia Hatira, and Paul Valva. "How can the construction industry in Ghana become sustainable?" Thesis, Blekinge Tekniska Högskola, Institutionen för strategisk hållbar utveckling, 2014. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:bth-2457.

Wong, Yat-hang Felix, and 黃逸恒. "Sustainable construction and health: developing a quantitative assessment tool." Thesis, The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong), 2009. http://hub.hku.hk/bib/B43085271.

Goh, Cheng Siew, and 吳卿秀. "Development of a capability maturity model for sustainable construction." Thesis, The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong), 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10722/209479.

Fotiadou, Soumela. "Use of foamed glass gravel for sustainable concrete construction." Thesis, Kingston University, 2007. http://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/20326/.

Khuris, Hassan. "Sustainable Construction Waste Management System in Saudi Arabia (SCWMS)." Digital Commons at Loyola Marymount University and Loyola Law School, 2015. https://digitalcommons.lmu.edu/etd/420.

Tchouanguem, Djuedja Justine Flore. "Information modelling for the development of sustainable construction (MINDOC)." Thesis, Toulouse, INPT, 2019. http://www.theses.fr/2019INPT0133.

Shrestha, Monisha. "Development of Sustainable Construction Material From Fly Ash C." Thesis, North Dakota State University, 2016. https://hdl.handle.net/10365/27988.

Johansson, Anna, and Mathilda Opseth. "Factors that influence a construction company's sustainable innovation maturity." Thesis, Uppsala universitet, Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknik, 2021. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-446281.

Wong, Yat-hang Felix. "Sustainable construction and health : developing a quantitative assessment tool /." Click to view the E-thesis via HKUTO, 2009. http://sunzi.lib.hku.hk/hkuto/record/B43085271.

Brown, Robert Stephen. "Sustainable design and construction strategies for research building typologies." [Gainesville, Fla.] : University of Florida, 2003. http://purl.fcla.edu/fcla/etd/UFE0000850.

Mistri, Abhijit. "Treatment of Recycled Coarse Aggregate as Sustainable Construction Material." Thesis, Curtin University, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/88776.

Ndungu, Peter K. "Sustainable construction comparison of environmental impacts due to off-site vs. on-site construction /." Cincinnati, Ohio : University of Cincinnati, 2008. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view.cgi?acc_num=ucin1218825073.

Esezobor, Emmanuel Love. "Sustainability and construction : a study of the transition to sustainable construction practices in Nigeria." Thesis, Birmingham City University, 2016. https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.720000.

NDUNGU, PETER K. "Sustainable Construction: Comparison of Environmental Impacts Due to Off-Site vs. On-Site Construction." University of Cincinnati / OhioLINK, 2008. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1218825073.

Beyer, David. "Sustainable building and construction implementing green building in Western Australia /." Murdoch, W.A. : Institute for Sustainability and Technology Policy, Murdoch University, 2002. http://nla.gov.au/nla.arc-44114.

Malan, Heinrich. "A study on green building solutions in Botswana 2014." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/97177.

Kwan, Shuk-wai, and 關淑慧. "The shift green challenges of Hong Kong construction industry." Thesis, The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong), 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10722/194921.

Kavvouras, Georgios. "A holistic systemic model for decision support in sustainable construction." Thesis, University of Nottingham, 2010. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.523692.

Kourti, Ioanna. "Sustainable Construction Materials Containing Plasma Treated Air Pollution Control Residues." Thesis, Imperial College London, 2010. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.516469.

Sexton, M. G. "Sustainable built environments and construction activity through dynamic research agendas." Thesis, University of Salford, 2000. http://usir.salford.ac.uk/14816/.

Dania, Afolabi A. "Sustainable construction at the firm level : case studies from Nigeria." Thesis, University of Reading, 2017. http://centaur.reading.ac.uk/72754/.

Oksana, Tserkovna, and Voronina Anna. "Тhe fontains through the lens of green construction sustainable development." Thesis, Torubara V.V, 2019. http://er.nau.edu.ua/handle/NAU/40564.

Maguina, Marco. "Implementing Sustainable Construction Practices in Dubai - a policy instrument assessment." Thesis, Malmö högskola, Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS), 2011. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:mau:diva-23598.

Lorimer, Brett Alan. "Sustainable construction industry strategies in South Africa: Specialization vs Diversification." Master's thesis, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, 2019. https://hdl.handle.net/11427/31809.

Yunus, Riduan. "Decision making guidelines for sustainable construction of industrialised building systems." Thesis, Queensland University of Technology, 2012. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/63646/1/Riduan_Yunus_Thesis.pdf.

Maboza, Luthando Sithembele. "Green procurement for municipal construction projects." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/3165.

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Sustainable Construction

Master thesis.

The current list of topics for Master Theses in the field of Sustainable Construction.

Proposals for Autumn Semester 2024

Below you find examples of topics from our research area. we would be happy to discuss and try to find a common ground between your interests and our expertise..

• Urban-industrial metabolism within the context of recycling of waste-to-energy residues into construction materials
• Building WIAMsLC emissions in for climate change mitigation
• Estimation of waste streams availability for CO2 mineralization in construction products in Europe
• How to model a Global building stock?
• Implications of EU climate policy for urban waste incineration & recycling
• Assess carbon emissions from prefabrication processes thanks to digital twins of factory
• LCA of construction method and material for building project in Zurich
• Embodied Carbon of CCUS
• Assessment according to ESGs framework of water pipe maintenance technology
• Design for carbonation
• Do high-carbon binders reduce the hygrothermal performance of earthen construction?
• Low-tech binder for poured earth stabilization
• Poured earth techniques: a systematic performance comparison ​

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Implementation of Sustainable Technology of Green Roofs for Renovation in Moscow

A Benuzh 1,2 and I Mochalov 1

Published under licence by IOP Publishing Ltd IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering , Volume 753 , Chapter 1. Citation A Benuzh and I Mochalov 2020 IOP Conf. Ser.: Mater. Sci. Eng. 753 022030 DOI 10.1088/1757-899X/753/2/022030

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Metropolis cities like Moscow, have a very important part in social and economic growth of countries like Russia for example. But neglecting environmental resources and the impact on climate change have become a serious challenge for realization of the contribution which those big cities can make on economic development of the countries. This article contains a technical suggestions how to reduce the negative environmental consequences of the daily life of the megalopolis, new technological methods of urban planning and landscape architecture are being implemented all over the world. This article considers the new environmental methods and best foreign practices for the transition towards sustainable cities. Further described the possibility of using innovative technology of green roofs especially for Moscow region. The article is considering green roofs as a very effective mechanism for reducing the heat island effect and for "precipitation management". This article gives a short overview of the European expertise of using green roofs for climate-change-adaptation measure and gives recommendations to Russian environmental policies.

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Sustainable Construction

Program information.

The Major in Sustainable Construction inside of a Master of Science in Construction Management degree will prepare students to effectively contribute to the design, construction, operation and maintenance of a high performance-built environment comprised of green, energy-efficient buildings, renewable energy systems, and efficient infrastructure. Its objectives are to address:

• Issues of built infrastructure related water, energy, and material resource efficiencies.
• Alternative practices that can significantly reduce the environmental impacts of the built environment.
• Exploring emerging disciplines in sustainable construction.

The resulting degree awarded upon successful completion of the program will be a Master of Science in Construction Management (thesis) with a Major in Sustainable Construction.

In addition to writing a sustainability themed thesis, students must complete the following coursework:

Degrees Offered with a Major in Sustainable Construction

• Master of Science in Construction Management

Requirements for these degrees are given in the Graduate Degrees section of this catalog.

Construction Management Departmental Courses

College of design, construction, and planning courses, m.e. rinker sr. school of construction management (mscm) sustainable construction.

SLO 1  Identify contemporary problems in the construction management discipline         Thesis Defense: 100% of students earn an average Rating of 3 or higher, 80% of students will earn a 4 or higher, from their committee members as recorded on the Thesis Defense Assessment Rubric

SLO 2   Create a rigorous literature review on a selected topic         Thesis Defense: 100% of students earn an average Rating of 3 or higher, 80% of students will earn a 4 or higher, from their committee members as recorded on the Thesis Defense Assessment Rubric              

SLO 3  Develop and apply research methods to solve problems and generate new knowledge                                                Thesis Defense: 100% of students earn an average Rating of 3 or higher, 80% of students will earn a 4 or higher, from their committee members as recorded on the Thesis Defense Assessment Rubric                               

SLO 4  Communicate effectively in writing Thesis Defense: 100% of students earn an average Rating of 3, 80% of students will earn a 4 or higher,  or higher from their committee members as recorded on the Thesis Defense Assessment Rubric

SLO 5   Communicate effectively in professional situations           Thesis Defense: 100% of students earn an average Rating of 3, 80% of students will earn a 4 or higher,  or higher from their committee members as recorded on the Thesis Defense Assessment Rubric

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Appraisal of the Implementation of Sustainability Practices during Construction Phase of Building Projects in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Published M.Sc Thesis, Department of Building, Faculty of Environmental Studies, University of Uyo, Nigeria.

2016, Internet Archive. https://archive.org/details/@inimbom_isang

The implementation of sustainability practices depends in training building professionals and all segments of the society to become conscious of the way building projects are to be constructed to reduce environmental degradation, excessive resource consumption and carbon emissions. This research was aimed at assessing the level of implementation of sustainability practices during construction phase of building projects by building professionals in Akwa Ibom state, with a view to developing measures to improve its implementation on building site for building performance, resource efficiency and environmental conservation. Mixed research approach was used for the study. Data for this research was obtained through questionnaire and interviews. Four hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. Data were analysed using average percentages, relative importance index, mean item score, Kruskal Wallis and Mann-Whitney U test. The results showed that the awareness of sustainability practices by building professionals is high in Akwa Ibom State. Findings from the questionnaire survey revealed that choosing the right construction method for resource conservation and consideration of the client’s satisfaction are the major sustainability practices that building professionals are aware of and are being implemented during building projects in the study area. Findings from the interviews showed that sustainability practices are subconsciously implemented on building projects. It was also revealed that regulation by the Government drives the implementation of sustainability practices, while client’s resistance to change is the major barrier. Education and training programs for building professionals was found to be the most effective measure of improving the implementation of sustainability practices. The study recommended that education and training programs as well as Government regulations are needed to enable the successful implementation of sustainability practices in Akwa Ibom State.

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With growing concerns for the environment due to the effects of climate change, there has been afocus on the way construction activities are being carried out; especially in the use of energy and resources. Implementation of sustainable construction in the lifecycle of any construction project, particularly during the construction phase, would reduce the effects of climate change and damage done to the environment. As such, the purpose of this study was to evaluate measures of improving the implementation of sustainability practicesduring the construction phase of building projects. The study made use of mixed method of research approach. This entails collecting both quantitative andqualitative data throughthe use ofquestionnaires and interview respectively. The structured questionnaire was administered to 383 respondents using stratified random sampling approach resulting in 80 valid responses. Also, ten seasoned professionals, purposively selected, were interviewed from three building construction projects as a case study. Findings from the questionnaire survey suggests that “education and training programs for building professionals”, “competence and teamwork of professionals”, and “government regulations” were rated as the first, second, and third best measures needed to improve the implementation of sustainability practices during the construction phase of building projects respectively. Also, findings from the interview shows that sustainability practices need to be embedded in the conditions of contracts and provide a system to adequately vet the design and materials specification for sustainable construction during construction phase of building projects...

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For any higher education institution to perform her statutory and social functions effectively there could be adequate and regular supply of water, electricity, gas, internet services, and waste treatment. In addition, the built environment could make learning and teaching environment conducive to both the learners and other faculty staffs. In Nigeria, most HEIs buildings built more than five years ago, need either minor or major repairs or replacement of some of their elements. The majority of the buildings in the study area are in dilapidated conditions due to a lack of or poor maintenance. The objectives of the study include: To investigate and review the current theoretical approaches to built environments sustainable programme, to evaluate Works and Services Departments constraints in relation to Sustainable programme by conducting semi-structured interviews (qualitative), and survey (quantitative) for the staff and students of the selected HEIs in Nigeria, to develop a strategic framework to support built environment sustainability, and to validate the framework (by conducting interviews for experts).The study findings reveal that, majority of the HEIs do not prepare and use sustainable programme for their built environments. In addition, staff offices and lecture rooms need repair and replacement, irregular supply of drinkable water, electricity, gas, and poor treatment of wastes. It is recommended that, HEIs works and services departments could prepare a 5 year sustainable programme for the built environments, and 5 to 10 years staff development programme to train and retrain technical staff.

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There is a growing body of literature that recognises that adoption of sustainable construction practices (SCP) would result in significant reduction in the greenhouse emissions from the construction industry. Despite its importance, the practice of sustainable construction has not received much attention in developing countries, such as Nigeria. The current research aims to assess the barriers to the adoption of sustainable construction practices (SCP) in Nigeria. A combination of questionnaire survey and interviews were used for data collection. A total of 150 questionnaires were disseminated to major construction industry stakeholders based in Abuja, Nigeria and eight interviews were conducted. The findings of the study revealed that lack of expertise, lack of strategy to promote sustainable construction and lack of demand are considered to be the most critical barrier to the SCP in Nigeria. Also, the dominant culture of short-term benefit over lifecycle costing and the argument for the inclusion of sustainable practice in the contract seems to be peculiar in the Nigeria context and also less reported in previous studies. Taken together, there is a need to improve the knowledge of professional on sustainable construction through training programmes in Nigeria. The study recommends that sustainability module should be formally included in the built environment programmes in higher education in Nigeria to deepen its knowledge among the construction professionals.

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Topic 1: the role of artificial intelligence (ai) and green technology in the develpment of smart and sustainable towns.

Research Aim: This study intends to find the role of artificial intelligence (AI) and green technology in developing smart and sustainable towns. It will review the concepts of smart and sustainable towns to show their importance in the modern era to reduce global warming. Then it will assess the role of AI by analyzing various machine learning and deep learning models to show how these models can help develop smart and sustainable towns. Lastly, it will review what work has already been done in this area and what should be done.

Topic 2: Impact of Research and Development (R&D) Expenditure in Green Technology on the Sustainability Outcomes of the Construction Industry- A Case of Malaysian Construction Industry

Research Aim: This study intends to analyze the impact of Research and Development (R&D) expenditure in green technology on the sustainability outcomes of the construction industry in Malaysia. It will review the current green technology used in the Malaysian construction industry and its development. Moreover, it will show how the construction industry is spending to develop new green technology and how much it requires to make it completely sustainable. It will also identify various national and international sources which can invest in this industry to make it more sustainable.

Topic 3: What are the Motivating and Demotivating Factors for Green Supply Chain Practices? An Exploratory Study Finding the Factors Affecting Green Supply Chain Practices in the UK

Research Aim: This research will identify various motivating and demotivating factors (return on green investment, production output, local and global competitiveness, political support, international support, investors support, etc.) for green supply chain practices. It will study various industries in the UK, such as construction, hotel industry, retail industry, etc., find out how the abovementioned factors affected their interest in green technology and green supply chain practices. Moreover, it will assess the work done in this area and how various institutions can motivate these industries.

Topic 4: Influence of Green Advertising on the Consumer View of Green Technology and Sustainability in the US

Research Aim: This study shows the impact of green advertising on the consumer perception of green technology and sustainability. It will assess how various components of green advertising work and how they affect the consumer perception of the need for green technology. Moreover, it will analyze different green advertising strategies used by companies in the US to influence consumer perception and how these strategies can be improved to make US consumers more interested in the products, which are a product of environment-friendly production process.

Topic 5: Green Economy a Necessity? Impact of Green Technology on Sustainable Economic Growth and Development- A Case of ASEAN Economies

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Topic 1: covid-19 and the need to expand sustainable energy.

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Topic 1: research on sustainable gardens.

Research Aim: This research aims to conduct research on creating sustainable gardens and identify their benefits.

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20 Dissertation Topics Ideas on Sustainability and Green Technology for 2020

Topic 1: examining the economic impacts of green technology.

Research Aim: The research will involve comparing the costs incurred in developing green energy and the economic benefits. The services will be saved once alternative forms of materials and energy sources are used. It will be relevant in identifying whether it is worth investing in green technology from an economic perspective. It will also help in developing supportive policies that guide green technology.

Topic 2: How do national and regional politics affect environmental sustainability?

Research Aim: This research study will analyse the role of politics in the environment. It will explore the positive or negative impacts of individual political inclinations.

Topic 3: How sustainable is the environment in the current and forthcoming eras?

Research Aim: This research will analyse global trends and their impacts on environmental trends. Developments such as increasing population, climate change, and using various materials affect the people. It will inform about how sustainability measures can be structured to align with the trends.

Topic 4: Adoption of green energy by low-end users

Research Aim: The research will be based on realising a market niche that cannot afford or are not willing to spend on an expensive product. Additionally, the embrace of some advanced technologies varies across classes, mainly based on exposure. There is also the notion that green technology can be expensive, making the stated users reluctant to use it. Accordingly, the research will focus on the factors that make the users have their respective levels of using green technology.

Topic 5: How green technology can affect organisational processes

Research Aim: This research will analyze how processes that can include procuring and sourcing, producing, sales, marketing, and delivering products, among others, can be impacted once green technology is introduced. It will help analyse cost and time effectiveness and the satisfaction of the organization’s stakeholders. It can help recommend structural changes when an organisation is considering green technology.

Topic 6: To what extent does green technology contribute to environmental sustainability?

Research Aim:  notably, several factors are contributing to environmental degradation and pollution. While green technology has been identified in previous research to ensure sustainability, its contribution can be compared with the other factors. Accordingly, recommendations can be made about whether it is the absolute solution to sustainability.

Topic 7: Green technology and global environmental sustainability frameworks

Research Aim: The study will assess how the frameworks affect the use of green technology. Various global environmental practices are commonly developed. The research will suggest any amendments to the frameworks to positively correlate them with green technology. Also, the topic will evaluate how the frameworks are implemented in various regions.

Topic 8: Green technology practices in developing countries

Research Aim: The research will explore the extent to which developing countries use and promote green technology. They are characterised by having a lower economy. The priority they have on sustainability will be established.

Topic 9: How do policies affect the use of green technology in a country?

Research Aim: The research acknowledges that regulatory bodies devise policies to guide various industries. The guidelines can be supportive or suppressive in the development and use of green technology. For instance, the bodies’ incentives can encourage green technology, while factors like high taxation can discourage it. Therefore, focusing on a particular country’s policies can be insightful into the level at which the technology is incorporated.

Topic 10: Incentives for green technology and environmental sustainability

Research Aim: The study will be purposed on how green technology can be promoted among users and manufacturers. It will first identify the challenges the users can use and apply the technology. It will also evaluate the level of sensitisation about green technology that people in a region have. The various stakeholders can execute the incentives in environmental sustainability.

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Topic 1: what roles do ngos have on environmental sustainability and green technology.

Research Aim: The research will establish how NGOs can be incorporated into sustainability. NGOs have distinct objectives. While some are specific to environmental conservation, others focus on aspects that indirectly affect the environment positively or negatively. The study will then suggest how the NGOs can be motivated to advance their operations and promote green technology.

Topic 2: Impactful green thinking to achieve sustainability

Research Aim: The research analyses humans’ behaviour on issues that can promote sustainability. It explores how people can change their perspective on the environment and take measures at individual and collective levels. It will recommend some habitual changes that can positively impact the environment.

Topic 3: A holistic approach to environmental sustainability

Research Aim: Sustainability comprises various factors, ranging from behavioural, resources, technological, and procedural. Most studies have focused on particular sets of characteristics. However, it can be intriguing how integrating sustainability factors can be achieved. Also, it will be realised if implementing some measures of sustainability has any correlation to others.

Topic 4: Can there be a balance between lifestyle and green technology?

Research Aim: the study will assess the relationship between current lifestyle and green technology. It will be relevant in identifying the personal understanding of green technology’s contribution and how people are ready to adjust their lifestyle to technology. It will further show how green technology affects lifestyles.

Topic 5: How do businesses perceive green energy and environmental sustainability?

Research Aim: The research aims to identify how profit-making organisations approach green technology. It will focus on whether they find it less costly and useful. Also, it will establish whether they find products that involve green technology are usually marketable. Further, it will identify the organisation’s preference for the working environment, whether in regions that promote environmental sustainability or those that do not.

Topic 6: Examining sustainability policies in developed and developing countries

Research Aim: The research will compare regulations instituted in the two sets of countries. It will also assess the extent of implementation of the policies in the countries.

Topic 7: Challenges facing green technology as one of the drivers towards sustainability

Research Aim: The research will be based on green technology recognition as a crucial attribute to environmental sustainability. Despite the assertion, the technology has not attained universal coverage as it would be more impactful. The challenges can vary from economic, social, geographical, and regulatory, and it can then be recommended that the research focuses on a particular region. The results can also be analysed to identify any general challenges in the areas.

Topic 8: What is the consumer perspective towards green production?

Research Aim: Businesses target to satisfy the needs of consumers. The study will assess whether the consumer has a force towards producers that can make the latter inclined towards using green technology. This research study will essentially focus on the consumables industry.

Topic 9: Stakeholders’ contribution to green technology

Research Aim: The research will establish all the stakeholders in green energy. It will reveal their interests and drivers towards green technology. There will be an insight into whether there is a conflict of interests between the stakeholders and how they can be resolved. It will also help identify how the stakeholders can collaborate and integrate their resources and ideas.

Topic 10: Current trends in green technology and the future of technology

Research Aim: the research will aim to overview how green energy has been advancing over time. The trend will then help in predicting the future of green technology. Besides, it will be informative about the contribution green energy has had on environmental sustainability at various levels. It will then make recommendations about the optimum technology as per the available information and developments.

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We can’t stress how important it is to develop a logical research topic based on your fundamental research. There are several significant downfalls to getting your issue wrong; your supervisor may not be interested in working on it, the topic has no academic creditability, the research may not make logical sense, and there is a possibility that the study is not viable.

This impacts your time and efforts in writing your dissertation , as you may end up in the cycle of rejection at the initial stage of the dissertation. That is why we recommend reviewing existing research to develop a topic, taking advice from your supervisor, and even asking for help in this particular stage of your dissertation.

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• Findings and Analysis : Findings of the research are analysed in detail under the Findings and Analysis chapter. All key findings/results are outlined in this chapter without interpreting the data or drawing any conclusions. It can be useful to include graphs, charts, and tables in this chapter to identify meaningful trends and relationships.
• Discussion and Conclusion : The researcher presents his interpretation of results in this chapter and states whether the research hypothesis has been verified or not. An essential aspect of this section of the paper is to link the results and evidence from the literature. Recommendations with regards to implications of the findings and directions for the future may also be provided. Finally, a summary of the overall research, along with final judgments, opinions, and comments, must be included in the form of suggestions for improvement.
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If the initial data available to the engineer in design practice is accurate there is no need to reject the simplest models of the behavior of the soil and structure which are not rejected experimentally. There is no need to single out plane shear as a special type of loss of stability requiring a different approach than deep shear. It is necessary to do away with the SNiP regulation of the critical value of the modeling number. Singling out plane shear can be justified only by special requirements and possible simplifications when determining loads (for example, in the case of plane shear variation of the inner surface of sliding in backfill behind a corner retaining wall is possible, which is extremely laborious in the case of deep shear).

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