| Title |
Examine the impact of green methods and technologies on the environmental sustainability of supportive education buildings, perspectives of circular economy and net-zero carbon operation |
| ID_Doc |
4791 |
| Authors |
Moghayedi, A; Michell, K; Hübner, D; Le Jeune, K; Massyn, M |
| Title |
Examine the impact of green methods and technologies on the environmental sustainability of supportive education buildings, perspectives of circular economy and net-zero carbon operation |
| Year |
2024 |
| Published |
Facilities, 42, 3/4 |
| DOI |
10.1108/F-12-2022-0161 |
| Abstract |
PurposeThis study investigates the barriers and drivers of using green methods and technologies (GMTs) in supportive educational buildings (SEBs) in South Africa, and assesses their impact on the circular economy (CE) in achieving net-zero carbon goals. While there has been extensive literature on green building technologies, there is limited research on the barriers and drivers of using GMT in SEBs, as well as their impact on the circular economy (CE) in achieving net-zero carbon goals.Design/methodology/approachThis study adopts an interpretivist approach with an ontological basis, using an overarching case study of a SEB at the University of Cape Town (UCT). Semistructured interviews were conducted with executive UCT management, and a field survey of a UCT supportive education building was performed.FindingsAt UCT, multiple GMTs have been installed across various buildings to enhance monitoring and management of water and energy consumption. Moreover, initiatives to positively influence student behavior, such as water and energy-saving campaigns around UCT premises, have been introduced. The findings further indicate that UCT has recently emphasized the implementation of GMTs, resulting in improved resource efficiency, CE practices and progress toward achieving net-zero carbon targets for supportive education buildings and the university as a whole.Originality/valueThis research highlights the positive impact of GMTs on a SEB's CE and net-zero carbon operations. As a result, facility managers should consider incorporating GMTs when planning the development or refurbishment of SEBs. |
| Author Keywords |
Circular economy; Green methods and technologies; Net-zero carbon; South Africa; Supportive educational buildings |
| Index Keywords |
Index Keywords |
| Document Type |
Other |
| Open Access |
Open Access |
| Source |
Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI) |
| EID |
WOS:001133320500001 |
| WoS Category |
Management |
| Research Area |
Business & Economics |
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