Analysis of sustainable materials used in ecovillages: Review of progress in BedZED and Masdar city

Dan Zhu; Michael Kung; Bill Whiteford; Alex Boswell-Ebersole

doi:10.1007/s11595-012-0589-x

Journal of Wuhan University of Technology Materials Science Edition ›› 2012, Vol. 27 ›› Issue (5) : 1004 -1007. DOI: 10.1007/s11595-012-0589-x

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Analysis of sustainable materials used in ecovillages: Review of progress in BedZED and Masdar city

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This paper explores reclaimed and recycled material used in ecovillages. The models discussed in this paper include BedZED in the United Kingdom and Masdar City in the Middle East. These two communities contain features characterized by the sustainable principles of the ecovillage concept by using nontraditional building materials. The creations of more ecovillages, along with the growth of current ecovillages, play an important role in positively solvening environmental and social problems. The sustainable materials used in the ecovillages also act as a model for communities wishing to implement sustainable development.

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reclaimed materials / green supply chain / sustainable development / ecovillage

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Dan Zhu, Michael Kung, Bill Whiteford, Alex Boswell-Ebersole. Analysis of sustainable materials used in ecovillages: Review of progress in BedZED and Masdar city. Journal of Wuhan University of Technology Materials Science Edition, 2012, 27(5): 1004-1007 DOI:10.1007/s11595-012-0589-x

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