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Sustainable Engineering: Basic Concepts - Softcover

Gupta, Akshay; Gour, Chandra Prakash; Agrawal, Anulipi

 
9786208449025: Sustainable Engineering: Basic Concepts
Softcover
ISBN 10: 6208449022 ISBN 13: 9786208449025
Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2025

Synopsis

Sustainable engineering is the practice of designing systems, products, and infrastructure that meet current needs without compromising future generations. It integrates environmental, social, and economic considerations into every stage of engineering, from planning and design to operation and disposal. Core principles include life cycle thinking, resource efficiency, pollution prevention, and ethical responsibility. Sustainable engineers adopt a systems approach, seeking solutions that minimize ecological impact, use renewable materials, and promote social equity. Applications span green buildings, renewable energy, water conservation, sustainable transport, and climate-resilient infrastructure. With tools like Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and innovations in clean technology, engineers play a vital role in combating climate change and resource depletion. Challenges such as lack of awareness, economic barriers, and institutional resistance require education, policy support, and cultural shifts. Especially in rapidly developing regions, sustainable engineering is crucial for achieving inclusive and long-term development.

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Publisher
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
Publication date
2025
Language
English
ISBN 10 
6208449022
ISBN 13 
9786208449025
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
96