Jonathan Ball
Robert Gordon University
4 Papers
35 Citations
Jonathan Ball is an academic researcher from Robert Gordon University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Sustainability & Environmental Sustainability Index. The author has an hindex of 4, co-authored 4 publications.
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Papers
Sustainability and materiality: The bioregional and cultural challenges to evaluation
Fionn Stevenson,Jonathan Ball +1 more
TL;DR: In this article, the authors propose an alternative approach that recognises evolving and relative standards based on localised cultural and economic valuation, which is underpinned by the concept of bioregionalism which combines physical, economic and cultural mapping of local resources using local parameters and evaluation methods.
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Environmental Future State Visioning: Towards a visual and integrative approach to information management for environmental planning
TL;DR: In this article, the combination of FSV and bioregional mapping is offered as a visual and integrative approach to environmental information management, to be called "environmental future state visioning" (EFSV).
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Towards a methodology for mapping ‘regions for sustainability’ using PPGIS
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors draw together research in the fields of landscape ecology and planning to enable the formulation of a methodology for achieving greater and more proactive input in participation, which will overcome the shortfalls currently encountered and allow participants to be proactive in their definition of their landscape.
Can ISO 14000 and eco-labelling turn the construction industry green?
TL;DR: In this paper, two approaches are available to the design team to provide clients with assurance that ecological design principles are carried through to construction, ISO 14001 and the slightly older approach of eco-labelling.