R&D and Publications

The LiderA system, its approach, and applications have been published and discussed in various publications and presentations, including a book on Environment and Sustainable Construction (2006), Sustainable Real Estate (2014), numerous master’s and some doctoral theses, as well as many scientific articles and documents. The current version of the LiderA system is version 4, with an explanation available in the LiderA V4 standard.

The list of academic publications can be found at https://fenix.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/homepage/ist14144/publicacoes.  

Ambiente e Construção Sustentável (Environment and Sustainable Construction)

This book, published in 2006, systematically introduces the concepts of sustainable construction and its application, covering:

  1. Framework;
  2. Environmental Legal Guidelines and Requirements for Construction;
  3. Human Activities and the Environmental Impact of Construction;
  4. Moving Towards Sustainable Construction;
  5. Environmental Instruments for Sustainable Construction;
  6. Environmental Certification Systems for Sustainable Buildings;
  7. Aspects to Consider for the Environmental Performance of Buildings in Portugal;
  8. Developing.
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Imobiliário sustentável (Sustainable Real Estate)

This 2014 book on sustainable real estate tackles a highly relevant topic: sustainability in real estate development and management. It begins with a timely reflection on the paradigm shift currently happening in the property market; the author guides us through the latest insights on existing trends, linking them to key environmental concerns. The book highlights the challenge of sustainable real estate, offering an analytical framework that encompasses development, planning, and design, as well as leasing, along with guidelines for creating a sustainable built environment across these stages.

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LiderA Standard and Guide

This 2020 document summarises the programme principles standard of version 4.00a—the version for built environments—of the LiderA voluntary system to support demand and certification for Construction Sustainability. It acts as the reference standard that, together with the calculation model, underpins the application of the LiderA system.

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