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Abstract
In recent years, Uzbekistan has made significant progress in embracing sustainable architectural practices. However, the country’s experience and practices are still young compared to Western countries. Therefore, it is essential to explore and understand sustainable architecture terminology and practices to achieve long-lived progress. This paper employs a systematic literature review methodology to analyze and synthesize existing sources (books, journals, etc.) on sustainable architecture. The review will pinpoint various labels of sustainability, such as ‘green’, ‘ecological’, ‘energy-conscious’, ‘environment-conscious’, ‘passive’ and ‘solar’. Further, the paper will discuss the definitions of these labels and their practical applications in building designs. It will also identify and evaluate the benefits and limitations of each label.
A thorough understanding of these labels can benefit the architects, engineers and designers in Uzbekistan in creating more sustainable buildings that are energy-efficient, cost-effective and environmentally friendly. Moreover, it can address the knowledge gap between Uzbekistan and Western countries and help bridge between those countries regarding sustainable architectural practices. It can also be beneficial in founding a common language and understanding, which can promote effective communication and collaboration among architects, engineers, designers and policymakers. The analysis of sustainable architecture terminology can encourage the development of sustainable building codes as well as the construction practices in Uzbekistan. Finally, it can raise awareness among the public about the significance of embracing a sustainable way of living and its potential future benefits.