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Avi Friedman

Avi Friedman
Contact Information
Email address: 
avi.friedman [at] mcgill.ca
Biography: 

I am researching the main pillars of sustainability are environment, economy and social aspects. The depletion of non-renewable natural resources, elevated levels of greenhouse gas emissions and cli-mate change are a few of the environmental challenges that this paper addresses. The paper demonstrated that DfD cuts that number to less than 30 pounds per square foot with a 75 percent diversion rate. Also, when buildings are carefully taken apart instead of crushed, comparative studies demonstrate that their CO鈧 emissions at the end of their lives can be cut by up to 40 per-cent.

On the economic front, I am investigating increasing costs of material, labour, land and infrastructure have posed economic challenges with affordability being paramount among them. Social challenges are also drawing my attention. As the 鈥渂aby-boom鈥 generation is retiring, housing an elderly population will take priority in many nations. Designing smaller units that respond to the needs of seniors will be a priority.

Department: 
Architecture
Area(s): 
Sustainable Infrastructure & Urban Development
Areas of interest: 

11 SDG Sustainable cities and communities

Stream: 
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
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