Environmental Aspects of the Construction Industry Development – International Experience and Case of Latvia

Riga Technical University 58th International Scientific Conference “Scientific Conference on Economics and Entrepreneurship” (SCEE’2017): Proceedings 2017
Linda Kauškale, Ineta Geipele, Natalija Lepkova

At present, solution of ecological questions is one of the environmental priorities globally, and implementation of environmental aspects in the construction industry, including energy aspects, is one of the priorities for long-term environmental development, as buildings have a long life cycle and require many resources during its life cycle period. The aim of the research is to analyse environmental aspects of construction industry development. The results of research show that compliance of environmental aspects in construction can result in energy savings and has other benefits for market participants and industry development.

Atslēgas vārdi
construction, energy resources, energy efficiency, environment, green buildings, green materials, real estate market, renewable energy, sustainability.

Kauškale, L., Geipele, I., Lepkova, N. Environmental Aspects of the Construction Industry Development – International Experience and Case of Latvia. No: Riga Technical University 58th International Scientific Conference “Scientific Conference on Economics and Entrepreneurship” (SCEE’2017): Proceedings, Latvija, Riga, 13.-14. oktobris, 2017. Riga: Riga Technical University, 2017, 18.-19.lpp. ISBN 978-9934-22-000-5. ISSN 2256-0866.

Publikācijas valoda
English (en)