Analytical taxonomy of challenges to the implementation of green building projects in South Africa

Closing the Gap Between Urban Planning and Urban Ecology: A South African Perspective

“…The literature provides several practical examples of ecological advancements. These include a focus on natural areas in urban open space planning through Systematic conservation planning (Compaan et al, 2017) and the use of metropolitan open space systems (Boon et al, 2016), urban biodiversity corridors (Burton et al, 2017), 500 buildings with Green Star South Africa ratings by the Green Building Council South Africa (Simpeh et al, 2021), examples of GI applications such as the green growth concept integrating energy and climate change issues (Bobbins & Culwick, 2015), the development of climate adaptation plans to develop climate resilient cities (Roberts et al, 2012), water-sensitive urban planning and design (Fisher-Jeffes et al, 2017), efforts to enhance water resilience (Sutherland et al, 2019), urban agricultural practices (Steenkamp et al, 2021), and specific examples of local-level planning actions targeting the needs of the poor in terms of urban greening (Sachikonye et al, 2016). Whilst such endeavours show potential, they are rather exceptional and localised, and significant scope exists for broader commitment and application of urban ecological approaches, as is indicative for the entire Global South (Cilliers et al, 2021).…”

Barriers to green building implementation in Malaysia: A systematic review

“…In the economic barriers, the higher cost of green building is supported by Ahmad, Omar and Hashim [17], Assylbekov, Nadeem, Hossain, Akhanova and Khalfan [12], Ebekozien, Ayo-Odifiri, Nwaole, Ibeabuchi and Uwadia [21], Kumar and Agarwal [22], Masia, Kajimo-Shakantu and Opawole [19], Mustaffa, Isa and Ibrahim [24], Onososen, Osanyin and Adeyemo [18], Roslee, Abdul Tharim and Jaffar [23], Simpeh, Smallwood, Ahadzie and Mensah [20], Wong, Low, Wong and Tai [5] and Yee, Ismail and Jing [4]. This explains that green building has a high initial cost or high maintenance cost which eventually will increase the property selling price.…”

“…Lack of experienced labor iv. Lack of technology v. Lack of professional personnel [25], [12], [13], [14], [26], [15], [16], [17], [19], [20], [21], [22], [23], [24], [5] 3…”

“…Lack of knowledge of green building iii. Lack of expert knowledge [25], [12], [13], [14], [6], [15], [17], [18], [19], [20], [21], [22], [23], [4], [24], [5] 4…”

“…iii. lack of enforcement of law [12], [13], [14], [26], [6], [15], [16], [18], [20], [21], [23], [4], [24], [5] 6…”