IGLC 6 · Guarujá, Brazil · 1998
Contribution of the Principles of Lean Construction to Meet the Challenges of Sustainable Development
- Group Leader, VTT Building Technology, P.O. Box 1801, FIN-02044 VTT, Finland. Phone: +358-9- 456 5903. E-mail: pekka.huovila@vtt.fi
- Senior Researcher, VTT Building Technology, Phone: +358-9-456 4556. E-mail: lauri.koskela@vtt.fi
Abstract
This paper suggests the challenges of sustainable development to be considered in the life cycle process of buildings. Sustainable development concepts are presented featuring social, ecological, cultural and environmental facets. Examples of sustainable construction practices from different countries are described. The potential and profitability of lean principles to promote sustainable construction is raised for discussion. As an example of related development, a requirements framework, is presented.
Keywords
- Life cycle process of buildings
- requirements management
- sustainable design
- sustainable construction.
Cite this paper
APA 7th edition
Huovila, P., & Koskela, L. (1998). Contribution of the Principles of Lean Construction to Meet the Challenges of Sustainable Development. In 6th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction.
Shortened reference for IGLC papers
Huovila, P., & Koskela, L. (1998). Contribution of the Principles of Lean Construction to Meet the Challenges of Sustainable Development. IGLC6.