A Strategy Towards Sustainable Building

By: Manal Alfitouri , Iman Almazeg

Libyan Authority for Scientific Research – Benghazi - Libya

Issue: |Special Issue on the Benghazi Reconstruction Conference 2023 |

article language: Arabic

Abstract:

Sustainability in construction has recently become a major priority due to its diverse benefits, as the world as a whole is moving towards sustainability. Sustainable building, therefore, holds critical importance in the construction industry. Driven by environmental concerns, there is a global trend towards constructing buildings using sustainable materials, which helps reduce pollution and improve current environmental conditions. This article aims to propose an effective strategy for assessing the feasibility of applying sustainability standards in construction, while identifying challenges and opportunities to achieve sustainable buildings. The main objective is to explore how reconstruction can be integrated into development plans, contributing to improving reality, preserving history, heritage, and identity, while achieving sustainability elements in reconstruction projects. Any reconstruction strategy must be preventive and comprehensive, incorporated into general development plans, and aimed at achieving sustainable reconstruction. Such a strategy should be highly flexible to adapt to different circumstances and emergencies. Among its most important goals are implementing holistic reconstruction processes for all aspects of the urban environment, ensuring sustainable urban rebuilding that preserves national identity, history, and heritage, and encouraging active participation from all sectors of society throughout all phases. Keywords: Sustainability – Buildings – Reconstruction – Strategy – Sustainable.