BREAKING THROUGH THE BARRIERS TO SUSTAINABLE BUILDING-
Insights from Building Professionals on Government Initiatives to Promote Environmentally Sound Practices

by Miriam Landman

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Introduction

    Project Background
    Research Methods

II. An Overview of Sustainable Building

    Elements of Sustainable Building
    Benefits of Sustainable Building
    Sustainable Building History & Practice

III. Barriers to Widespread Sustainable Building Practice

    Primary Barriers
    Secondary Barriers
    Questionable Barriers

IV. Non-Regulatory Sustainable Building Initiatives-Existing & Suggested

    Educational Programs
    Economic Incentives
    Collaborative Efforts

V. Summary of Findings & Recommendations

Appendices

    A. Groups to Contact for Further Information
    B. Questionnaire Response Report

Bibliography

Thesis Table of Contents | Acknowledgements | Bibliography | Summary of Thesis Findings
Abstract | Questionnaire Response Report | Questionnaire Form | Links