Sustainable Development Through Appropriate Technologies

Abstract

The phrase "sustainability" relates to various building operations and various site designs for buildings, and maintenance work which includes repair, and demolition that have the least environmental impact. Structural engineers, building contractors and their number of clients, and designers must work cooperatively throughout the project. One of the most critical topics in the construction industry is sustainable development. Appropriate technology is small-scale technology that is easy to manage on a local level. Due to India's rapid urbanization, the building industry is experiencing a slew of environmental issues. As the demand for houses and other residential units grows, more energy, resources, and raw materials are consumed, resulting in an increase in carbon emissions, which increases carbon content in the air and is hazardous to the environment and human health. The construction industry is in charge of developing, changing, and upgrading humanity's living environment. However, the fundamental issue here is that construction and buildings have major environmental implications, absorbing a significant part of the earth's resources, including soil, energy, raw materials, water, and agricultural land. Considering all the paper discusses areas in building construction where appropriate and modern technology can be effectively employed and where savings in construction cost and energies are significant for long-term sustainability.