Modern building practices show little regard for energy efficiency, environmental or social impact of the built environment over their entire life cycle. Resources such as ground cover, forests, water and energy are depleted to give way to buildings. On an average, worldwide building...

Shipping is pivotal for global commerce, yet its externalities are not yet fully set into context, especially with reference to environmental impact. Shipping is a practise developed from the dawn of history. Its manifestation requires the introduction of relevant supporting industries as well,...