Roles of stakeholders for adopting sustainable design in buildings

Nor Aqilah Haji  Juffle; Md Motiar Rahman; Rajul Adli Asli

doi:10.59400/be.v2i1.561

Roles of stakeholders for adopting sustainable design in buildings

Nor Aqilah Haji Juffle Civil Engineering Programme Area, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Brunei, Gadong BE1410, Brunei Darussalam
Md Motiar Rahman Civil Engineering Programme Area, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Brunei, Gadong BE1410, Brunei Darussalam
Rajul Adli Asli Civil Engineering Programme Area, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Brunei, Gadong BE1410, Brunei Darussalam

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.59400/be.v2i1.561

Keywords: buildings; carbon dioxide emissions; energy consumption; sustainable design

Abstract

Buildings account for the highest carbon dioxide emissions during their operation stage, primarily due to high energy use for heating, cooling, and lighting, which in turn contribute to global warming and climate change. Such impact can be considerably reduced through crafting sustainable design (SusD) in buildings. So, availability of relevant information, professional guidance to clients, and appropriate decision-making are crucial. A study summarized the findings from a questionnaire survey conducted in Brunei with 122 responses. The results revealed that architects, consultants, and government are more important stakeholders to assist with SusD adoption, while clients and developers are important stakeholders in decision-making. The results appreciate the roles of clients and architects to a higher degree, despite a comparatively higher number of private projects in Brunei with relatively more influence of contractors. This was interpreted as having a good degree of awareness of the survey participants towards the role of SusD and who actually can better contribute to SusD adoption. However, the outcome also revealed inconsistent perception among the respondents, both within and between different groups based on their affiliations and nature of job. This inconsistency implies the need for appropriate training or education to enhance awareness of SusD, make pertinent information available, and develop appropriate skills.

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