ISO 21929 Sustainability in building construction

This part of ISO 21929 describes and gives guidelines for the development of sustainability indicators related to buildings and defines the aspects of buildings to consider when developing systems of sustainability indicators.These guidelines form a basis for the suite of ISO/TC 59 standards intended to address specific issues and aspects of sustainability relevant to construction works. The issue of sustainable development is broad and of global concern, and, as such, involves all communities and interested parties. Both current and future needs define the extent to which economic, environmental and social aspects are considered in a sustainable development process.The built environment (buildings and civil engineering works) is a key element in determining quality of life, and contributes to cultural identity and heritage. As such, it is an important factor in the appreciation of the quality of the environment in which society lives and works.