The Impacts of Pandemict The Challenges of Sustainable Construction

Abstract

Sustainable construction can be defined as the way of finding an equilibrium between economic, social, and environmental factors in the design, construction, use, and maintenance of buildings. The main objective of this holistic process that was recently introduced is to maximize the value added by a construction project while minimizing the harm to the surrounding environment and local society. However, it is not yet a common application in the construction industry due to a lack of knowledge and awareness. On another side, pandemics have always shaped societies by reflecting on architecture and urban planning throughout history. Since the world faces a COVID-19 pandemic today and other pressing climate change issues, there is a need for change and re-thinking in order to be able to achieve more sustainable construction. The aim of this paper is to present a comprehensive literature review to identify the key issues and challenges facing sustainable construction and determine how pandemics affect some of these challenges. After that, the paper proposes a model to address some of these challenges with a focus on the 15-Minute City concept. This paper provides academic and industry practitioners with strategies to enhance the utilization of sustainable construction in light of the global epidemics.