Industry Constructions of Waste in Building Life-Cycles: Zero waste and beyond?

The construction of 'green buildings' is promoted by industry organisations and professional bodies as a means of increasing the sustainability of cities. 'Green building' certification schemes and regulatory requirements address many challenges related to waste management, resource consumption, operational efficiency and life cycle performance. Less embraced in current practice is the notion of 'designing out waste' or 'zero waste' in our...