IJSEA Volume 13 Issue 2

Investigating the Current Features of Sustainable Buildings in Bangladesh

Farhadur Reza, Shanjida Akbar, A.B.M. Siddiqul Abedin
10.7753/IJSEA1302.1008
keywords : climate change, sustainable building, climate sensitive design, energy efficiency, Bangladesh

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In the era of rapid urbanization and climate change, the adoption of sustainable buildings is a crucial issue. Sustainable buildings can play a mentionable role in mitigating urban heat island effect, increasing energy efficiency, and enhancing the health and productivity of the occupants. Taking the buildings of the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh as examples, this study analyzed the major features of the sustainable buildings in Bangladesh. Sustainability features of the buildings like site environment, use of natural daylight, natural ventilation, use of climate sensitive construction materials, green roof, air quality, and noise level were examined through onsite field visit. Results indicate buildings’ varying degree of compliances with the sustainable building characteristics. Furthermore, major challenges and opportunities of promoting sustainable building throughout the country were also identified from the findings of key informant interviews. Some measures regarding the adoption and promotion of sustainable buildings are also suggested to attain further benefits of the building users.
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Title = "Investigating the Current Features of Sustainable Buildings in Bangladesh",
Journal ="International Journal of Science and Engineering Applications (IJSEA)",
Volume = "13",
Issue ="2",
Pages ="29 - 34",
Year = "2024",
Authors ="Farhadur Reza, Shanjida Akbar, A.B.M. Siddiqul Abedin"}