On the Move to Meaningful Internet Systems: OTM 2015 Workshops: Confederated International Workshops: OTM Academy, OTM Industry Case Studies Program, EI2N, FBM, INBAST, ISDE, META4eS, and MSC 2015, Rhodes, Greece, October 26-30, 2015. Proceedings

International audienceThis volume constitutes the refereed proceedings of the following 8 International Workshops: OTM Academy; OTM Industry Case Studies Program; Enterprise Integration, Interoperability, and Networking, EI2N; International Workshop on Fact Based Modeling 2015, FBM; Industrial and Business Applications of Semantic Web Technologies, INBAST; Information Systems, om Distributed Environment, ISDE; Methods, Evaluation, Tools and Applications for the Creation and Consumption of Structured Data for the e-Society, META4eS; and Mobile and Social Computing for collaborative interactions, MSC 2015. These workshops were held as associated events at OTM 2015, the federated conferences "On The Move Towards Meaningful Internet Systems and Ubiquitous Computing", in Rhodes, Greece, in October 2015.The 55 full papers presented together with 3 short papers and 2 popsters were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 100 submissions. The workshops share the distributed aspects of modern computing systems, they experience the application pull created by the Internet and by the so-called Semantic Web, in particular developments of Big Data, increased importance of security issues, and the globalization of mobile-based technologies

Modelling sustainable human development in a capability perspective

In this paper we model sustainable human development as intended in Sen's capability approach in a system dynamic framework. Our purpose is to verify the variations over time of some achieved functionings, due to structural dynamics and to variations of the institutional setting and instrumental freedoms (IF Vortex). The model is composed of two sections. The 'Left Side' one points out the 'demand' for functionings in an ideal world situation. The real world one, on the 'Right Side' indicates the 'supply' of functionings that the socio-economic system is able to provide individuals with. The general model, specifically tailored for Italy, can be simulated over desired time horizons: for each time period, we carry out a comparison between ideal world and real world functionings. On the basis of their distances, the model simulates some responses of decision makers. These responses, in turn influenced by institutions and instrumental freedoms, ultimately affect the dynamics of real world functionings, i.e. of sustainable human development.Functionings, Capabilities, Institutions, Instrumental Freedoms, Sustainable Human Development

Educating interior design & architecture clients about sustainable design : issues, perceptions, and expectations

Cette recherche explore les obstacles qui interdisent le succès des projets de conception durable. L'étude explore les problèmes qui empêchent la mise en oeuvre durable des projets à partir des perspectives d'éducateurs et de professionnels expérimentés. L'examen de certifications privées et de systèmes visant à certifier la durabilité dans l'industrie du design a été présenté dans cette recherche. La collecte de données comprenait des études de cas en général, des entretiens avec des éducateurs expérimentés et des professionnels et deux études de cas détaillées qui servaient d'exemples réussis d'adaptation dans un procès pour une meilleure mise en oeuvre de projets durables, à Beyrouth et à Montréal. Les études des cas situés à Montréal, Canada et Beyrouth, Liban sont mises en avant. L'approche méthodologique interprétative a été utilisée pour analyser les données fournies par les participants à l'entrevue et deux études de cas réussies. L'éducation du client d'architecture a été la cible principale de cette recherche en reconnaissant l'importance du contexte social lors de la planification d'un projet durable. La discussion finale a présenté une nouvelle évaluation du processus de design qui permettra de mieux évaluer le processus de design environnemental. Les résultats sont présentés dans une discussion qui a réévalué le processus de design pour former une idée précise des potentiels durables trouvés à la fois à Beyrouth, Liban et à Montréal, au Canada. La discussion finale présente de la perspective émergente de la façon dont un processus de design durable peut conduire à une meilleure évaluation du processus de design environnemental.This research explores the barriers that prohibit the success of a sustainable design project. The study explores what issues prevent sustainable project implementation from the perspectives of experienced educators and professionals. Different approaches are examined in the implementation phase. The literature review included the examination of private certifications and systems that provide sustainable certifications in the design industry. Data collection included case studies as a general view, interviews with experienced educators and professionals, and the examination of two detailed case studies. Case studies are examined in Beirut, Lebanon and Montreal, Canada, along with other practices found with a better implementation of sustainable projects. The methodological approach includes exploratory interviews and interpretive analytic methods to analyze the data provided by the interview participants, as well as a comparison between two case studies in sustainable development. Educating the client was the primary target of this research alongside acknowledging the importance of social context when approaching a sustainable design project. Findings are presented in a discussion considering a re-evaluation of the design process to form a precise idea of the sustainable potential that might be found in Beirut, Lebanon and Montreal, Canada. The final discussion presents emergent perspectives of how a sustainable design process can lead to a better evaluation of environmental design

Beyond Recycling: Design for Disassembly, Reuse, and Circular Economy in the Built Environment

abstract: Today, we use resources faster than they can be replaced. Construction consumes more resources than any other industry and has one of the largest waste streams. Resource consumption and waste generation are expected to grow as the global population increases. The circular economy (CE) is based on the concept of a closed-loop cycle (CLC) and proposes a solution that, in theory, can eliminate the environmental impacts caused by construction and demolition (C&D) waste and increase the efficiency of resources’ use. In a CLC, building materials are reused, remanufactured, recycled, and reintegrated into other buildings (or into other sectors) without creating any waste. Designing out waste is the core principle of the CE. Design for disassembly or design for deconstruction (DfD) is the practice of planning the future deconstruction of a building and the reuse of its materials. Concepts like DfD, CE, and product-service systems (PSS) can work together to promote CLC in the built environment. PSS are business models based on stewardship instead of ownership. CE combines DfD, PSS, materials’ durability, and materials’ reuse in multiple life cycles to promote a low-carbon, regenerative economy. CE prioritizes reuse over recycling. Dealing with resource scarcity demands us to think beyond the incremental changes from recycling waste; it demands an urgent, systemic, and radical change in the way we design, build, and procure construction materials. This dissertation aims to answer three research questions: 1) How can researchers estimate the environmental benefits of reusing building components, 2) What variables are susceptible to affect the environmental impact assessment of reuse, and 3) What are the barriers and opportunities for DfD and materials’ reuse in the current design practice in the United States. The first part of this study investigated how different life cycle assessment (LCA) methods (i.e., hybrid LCA and process-based LCA), assumptions (e.g., reuse rates, transportation distances, number of reuses), and LCA timelines can affect the results of a closed-loop LCA. The second part of this study built on interviews with architects in the United States to understand why DfD is not part of the current design practice in the country.Dissertation/ThesisDoctoral Dissertation Civil, Environmental and Sustainable Engineering 201

Management model for the development of software applied to business sustainability in the context of global climate changes

This article introduces a social and environmental management model based on the results of an empirical study that was conducted using the grounded theory method. It outlines a social and environmental mapping of the different economic segments of the Brazilian business universe to support decisions that are inherent to the sustainable management of the supply chain of organizations in terms of clean development mechanisms. It is in this context that the concept is included for the architecture of software and a model of social and environmental balance to track the demands for carbon credit required by an organization in the scenario of its business and that of the national economy

An exploratory research on the impact of IoT and 5G technology in the climate policymaking process

For decades, climate change and climate-related issues have exponentially increased, causing a global multi-sectoral and multi-stakeholder negative impact. In response to this global issue, policymakers and decision-makers have begun to scheme climate policies and responses to avoid further harm. However, the policy process and its currents policy infrastructure, instruments, and tools seem to not be up to the task to tackle a complex and irreversible systemic problem engulfed in uncertainties that expands on a broad temporal and spatial scale. The climate policy cycle is a challenging task requiring enormous data, planning, Evaluation, and monitoring. However, these procedures are often ignored due to their complexity, the lack of climate information, and climate portfolios available to the different stakeholders. In this exploratory research, we delve and explore the challenges and difficulties of the climate policymaking process and how can the research and development of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) that enable the collection of real-time climate data, specifically the Internet of Things (IoT) and 5th Generation of Mobile Communication Systems (5G), can become a potential climate policymaking instrument and tool.Durante décadas, as mudanças climáticas e as questões relacionadas ao clima aumentaram exponencialmente, causando um impacto negativo global multissetorial e de múltiplas partes interessadas. Em resposta a esta questão global, os formuladores de políticas e tomadores de decisão começaram a traçar políticas e respostas climáticas para evitar mais danos. No entanto, o processo político e sua atual infraestrutura, instrumentos e ferramentas parecem não estar à altura da tarefa de lidar com um problema sistêmico complexo e irreversível envolto em incertezas que se expande em uma ampla escala temporal e espacial. O ciclo da política climática é uma tarefa desafiadora que exige enormes dados, planejamento, avaliação e monitoramento. No entanto, esses procedimentos são muitas vezes ignorados devido à sua complexidade, à falta de informações sobre o clima e aos portfólios climáticos disponíveis para as diferentes partes interessadas. Nesta pesquisa exploratória, nós aprofundamos e exploramos os desafios e dificuldades do processo de formulação de políticas climáticas e como a pesquisa e o desenvolvimento de Tecnologias de Informação e Comunicação (TICs) que permitem a coleta de dados climáticos em tempo real, especificamente a Internet das Coisas ( IoT) e 5ª Geração de Sistemas de Comunicação Móvel (5G), pode se tornar um instrumento e ferramenta potencial de formulação de políticas climáticas

Energy and Carbon Dioxide Impacts from Lean Logistics and Retailing Systems: A Discrete-event Simulation Approach for the Consumer Goods Industry

abstract: Consumer goods supply chains have gradually incorporated lean manufacturing principles to identify and reduce non-value-added activities. Companies implementing lean practices have experienced improvements in cost, quality, and demand responsiveness. However certain elements of these practices, especially those related to transportation and distribution may have detrimental impact on the environment. This study asks: What impact do current best practices in lean logistics and retailing have on environmental performance? The research hypothesis of this dissertation establishes that lean distribution of durable and consumable goods can result in an increased amount of carbon dioxide emissions, leading to climate change and natural resource depletion impacts, while lean retailing operations can reduce carbon emissions. Distribution and retailing phases of the life cycle are characterized in a two-echelon supply chain discrete-event simulation modeled after current operations from leading organizations based in the U.S. Southwest. By conducting an overview of critical sustainability issues and their relationship with consumer products, it is possible to address the environmental implications of lean logistics and retailing operations. Provided the waste reduction nature from lean manufacturing, four lean best practices are examined in detail in order to formulate specific research propositions. These propositions are integrated into an experimental design linking annual carbon dioxide equivalent emissions to: (1) shipment frequency between supply chain partners, (2) proximity between decoupling point of products and final customers, (3) inventory turns at the warehousing level, and (4) degree of supplier integration. All propositions are tested through the use of the simulation model. Results confirmed the four research propositions. Furthermore, they suggest synergy between product shipment frequency among supply chain partners and product management due to lean retailing practices. In addition, the study confirms prior research speculations about the potential carbon intensity from transportation operations subject to lean principles.Dissertation/ThesisPh.D. Sustainability 201