Abstract: Rooftop vegetation is becoming increasingly popular because of its environmental benefits and its ability to earn green-building certification credits. With the exception of one international guideline, there is little ...

Abstract: For the safe design concept to take hold within the design community, the negative connotations of safety within the design world must be removed. Considering safety during the design phases of projects presents a key ...

Abstract: Designing for construction safety entails consideration of the safety of construction workers in the design of a project. Research studies have identified the design aspect of projects as being a significant contributing ...

Abstract: The United States Green Building Council (USGBC)-sponsored Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building program represents the largest program in the United States for the measurement, verification, ...