Jian Zuo
University of Adelaide
585 Papers
1.4K Citations
Jian Zuo is an academic researcher from University of Adelaide. The author has contributed to research in topics: Sustainability & Sustainable development. The author has an hindex of 60, co-authored 526 publications. Previous affiliations of Jian Zuo include University of Western Sydney & North China Electric Power University.
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Papers
Green building research–current status and future agenda: A review
Jian Zuo,Zhen-Yu Zhao +1 more
TL;DR: A critical review of the existing body of knowledge of researches related to green building is presented in this article, where the common research themes and methodology were identified, such as the definition and scope of green building, quantification of benefits of green buildings compared to conventional buildings, and various approaches to achieve green buildings.
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Characterizing the generation and flows of construction and demolition waste in China
Lina Zheng,Huanyu Wu,Hui Zhang,Huabo Duan,Jiayuan Wang,Weiping Jiang,Biqin Dong,Gang Liu,Jian Zuo,Qingbin Song +9 more
TL;DR: In this article, the authors proposed to increase the recycling rate and reduce landfill rate of C&D waste to improve the potential recycling economic values, but also dramatically reduce land use and potential environmental impacts.
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Identifying the critical factors for green construction - An empirical study in China
TL;DR: In this paper, a questionnaire survey was conducted with major stakeholders of the construction industry in Shanghai to investigate issues associated with the adoption of green construction, and the results showed that additional cost, incremental time and limited availability of green suppliers and information are critical barriers.
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A corporate social responsibility indicator system for construction enterprises
TL;DR: In this article, a framework for CSR indicators relevant to construction enterprises worldwide as a tool for assessing CSR performance is developed. But, the authors do not consider the impact of CSR on the construction industry.
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The development of new energy vehicles for a sustainable future: A review
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors present a comprehensive and critical review of the policy framework for new energy vehicles in China and show that electric vehicle has been assigned a top priority in the future development of the automobile industry in China.
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