Research Areas

The Sustainable Systems research group works to advance scientific knowledge and improve engineering practice for sustainable engineering systems.

We focus on the development and application of quantitative analysis methods such as Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), as well as techno-economic and decision-making methods to identify opportunities—and pathways—to better align the provision of engineering systems with sustainability. Our work is also intended as a guide for policy- and decision-making around the built environment, including large infrastructure such as energy, transportation, and water systems. Through highly interdisciplinary work, the group brings together components of civil, environmental, chemical, and mechanical engineering, as well as economics and public policy.
Here, you can explore some of the research areas of our group, as well as some of the publications associated with each.
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Source: https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/streets-parking-transportation/enhancing-our-streets-and-public-realm/complete-streets/overview/
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