Biswas, Wahidul K.,

Engineering for sustainable development : theory and practice / Wahidul K. Biswas and Michele John. - 1 online resource.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part I. Challenges in Sustainable Engineering -- 1. Sustainability Challenges -- Part II. Sustainability Assessment Tools -- 2. Quantifying Sustainability - Triple Bottom Line Assessment -- 3. Life Cycle Assessment for TBL Assessment - I -- 4. Economic and Social Life Cycle Assessment -- Part III. Sustainable Engineering Solutions -- 5. Sustainable Engineering Strategies -- 6. Industrial Ecology -- 7. Green Engineering -- 8. Design for the Environment -- 9. Sustainable Energy -- Part IV. Outcomes -- 10. Engineering for Sustainable Development -- Index.

Available to OhioLINK libraries.

"In Engineering for Sustainable Development: Theory and Practice, a team of distinguished academics deliver a comprehensive, education-focused discussion on sustainable engineering, bridging the gap between theory and practice by drawing upon illuminating case studies and the latest cutting-edge research. In the book, readers will find an introduction to the sustainable development agenda and sustainable technology development, as well as practical methods and tools for the development and implementation of sustainable engineering solutions. The book highlights the critical role of engineers and the engineering profession in providing sustainability leadership as well as important future-focused solutions to support engineering global sustainable development."--From back cover.

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Sustainable engineering.
Sustainable development.
Environmental engineering.
Green technology.
Renewable energy sources.


Electronic books.

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