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Civil, Environmental and Sustainable Engineering (2014/02/09)
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quality of life.

The Institution equally recognises the need to protect and enhance the environment and to use resources in a

way that does not disadvantage future generations.

To achieve these objectives requires solutions which strike an informed balance in terms of cost, benefits,

sustainability and acceptability within the broader legislative framework, and involves an evaluation of Who-

le Life Costs.

All grades of membership must aim to develop and maintain a high standard of sustainability awareness and

to continuously improve sustainability performance within their professional activities.

2.1.2. Proceedings of the ICE - Engineering Sustainability (Journal)

Engineering Sustainability provides a forum for sharing the latest thinking from research and practice, and
increasingly is presenting the 'how to' of engineering a resilient future. The journal features refereed papers

and shorter articles relating to the pursuit and implementation of sustainability principles through enginee-

ring planning, design and application. The tensions between and integration of social, economic and environ-

mental considerations within such schemes are of particular relevance. Methodologies for assessing sustaina-

bility, policy issues, education and corporate responsibility will also be included. The aims will be met
primarily by providing papers and briefing notes (including case histories and best practice guidance) of use

to decision-makers, practitioners, researchers and students.

2.2. ASCE

2.2.1. ASCE & Sustainability

As the stewards of society's physical infrastructure, civil engineers must lead the next shift in sustainable

planning, design and construction. Here's how ASCE defines sustainability:

A set of environmental, economic and social conditions in which all of society has the capacity and opportu-

nity to maintain and improve its quality of life indefinitely without degrading the quantity, quality or availa-

bility of natural, economic, and social resources.

2.2.1.1. Groundbreaking 'Fundamentals of Sustainable Engineering' Course Now Available

This course will give you a framework for strategic design and implementation of sustainability. It will cover

critical issues associated with the Triple Bottom Line approach to sustainable infrastructure development,

which calls for the support of economic growth, social progress and environmental stewardship on all pro-

jects. Through photographs, diagrams, videos and discussions you will gain the body of knowledge required
to design and deliver sustainable infrastructure projects. The course will also cover problems and issues asso-

ciated with sustainable development, as well as the misperceptions. You will learn techniques for life cycle

cost and benefit assessments, probabilistic and sensitivity analyses, benefit-to-cost ratios and comparing in-

commensurate benefits and costs. Case studies and examples are used throughout the course to highlight the
concepts and incorporation of the Triple Bottom Line in real-world projects.

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