Applied Solutions Conference 2011 – IISE Sustainable Development Division

The ABC of Sustainability - The Carbon Footprint of Buildings from Design through Use

June 19, 2011 sustainableiise Applied Solutions Conference 2011, Goal 11: Make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable, Goal 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialization and foster innovation

Description Structures are a necessary part of the societal landscape and impact the environment through energy and raw material consumption, waste generation, and greenhouse gas emission. The bulk of the environmental impact comes from the

Decision Support System for Water Distribution Network Optimization by Non-Technical Workers

June 18, 2011 sustainableiise Applied Solutions Conference 2011, Goal 6: Ensure access to water and sanitation for all, Goal 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialization and foster innovation

Description Existing water distribution system models are inadequate for water poor and developing communities that lack technical design expertise. We propose a novel approach to network optimization by using a decision support system. This interactive

Decision making model for local development projects – Community and technology

Abstract This paper structures the decision making process of Ingenieros Sin Fronteras Colombia, particularly the selection of the community to benefit and the technology to implement. The selection considers aspects to make a sustainable project