Comparison of Health and Well-Being Aspects in Building Certification Schemes

Obrecht, Tajda Potrč; Kunič, Roman; Jordan, Sabina; Dovjak, Mateja

doi:10.3390/su11092616

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“…Green building certification systems promote sustainable construction activities by providing guidance and rewarding efforts to deliver sustainable, energy-efficient buildings [27]. Many countries have developed certification systems, including the United States (LEED; Green Building Council), the United Kingdom (BREEAM; Building Research Establishment), and France (HQE; Association pour la Haute Qualité Environnementale) [28][29][30]. Among these, LEED, which was first introduced in 1993, aims to minimize the adverse environmental impacts of construction activities and ensure energy/water efficiency.…”

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confidence: 99%

Implementing LEED v4 BD+C Projects in Vietnam: Contributions and Challenges for General Contractor

2019

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Sustainable construction addresses both rising housing demand and the need to reduce energy consumption, but is not yet widespread in Vietnam, although the number of Green Building Certified projects has increased significantly since 2015, especially those with LEED certification. Certification adds value to the project but also incurs additional costs and implementation challenges for general contractors (GCs) and other stakeholders. The growing popularity of LEED buildings requires GCs to understand their role in fulfilling the LEED requirements. We therefore conducted a thorough review of the previous research on LEED v4 guidelines and their local equivalents to determine what is expected of GCs working on LEED v4 BD + C projects in Vietnam. A survey of 72 experts, engineers, and architects working in the construction sector identified the LEED tasks where Vietnamese GCs lack experience and suggested solutions to address this shortfall were developed. In particular, Vietnamese GCs lacked experience in implementing their sustainable roles. These results provide a useful foundation for Vietnamese GCs seeking to expand the scope of their LEED work and identified necessary training. Our findings will also guide future research to help GCs in Vietnam adapt to LEED’s sustainability requirements and support sustainable construction in Vietnam.

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Implementing LEED v4 BD+C Projects in Vietnam: Contributions and Challenges for General Contractor

2019

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“…Well-being is addressed not only in the above-mentioned society-wide perspective but also in individual perspectives in several fields. For example, in the health and medical fields, studies on well-being have been conducted for a relatively long time [26][27][28][29]. The concept is also employed in work and education environments at the levels of individuals and small-scale organizations [30,31].…”

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The Balance of Individual and Infrastructure Values in Decisions Regarding Advanced Science and Technology

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A country’s scientific technology policy rarely reflects public opinion. In this study, we created a hierarchical model of societal well-being, comprising five value components for both individual and infrastructure well-being, to analyze the balance among these values. We conducted a survey in two stages; first, both individual and infrastructure well-being were investigated, and then the weights between pairs of value categories composing individual and infrastructure well-being were scored to assess which categories were most important. The analysis of the first stage used the score magnitudes, while that of the second stage used the analytic hierarchy process. The results showed that people value individual well-being more than infrastructure well-being. For both types of well-being, values related to the economy and safety were ranked as more important than the other values, but the weights were distributed over all value components. For individual well-being, the most important value category was the one related to safety, while for infrastructure well-being, it was economy. Therefore, people prioritize different values for themselves and for society as a whole. This suggests that when making decisions regarding technology, it is necessary to understand its effects on all fields and consider the balance between the value categories of well-being.

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“…A number of recent research projects have been conducted with hydronic radiant systems, in order to quantify hygrothermal comfort improvements [8,9] and the energy savings entailed by radiant systems [10]. Following a rigorous study, Lin et al concluded that underfloor heating systems provide greater comfort while presenting a lower risk of airflows and reducing local user discomfort [11].…”

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Radiant Floors versus Radiant Walls Using Ceramic Thermal Panels in Mediterranean Dwellings: Annual Energy Demand and Cost-Effective Analysis

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Hien

Gutiérrez³

2021

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The present study focuses on the application of large-format thermal ceramic conditioning panels (TCPs) containing polypropylene (PPR) capillary tube mats in dwellings on the Mediterranean coast. The thermal and energy behaviours were examined once the underfloor heating was installed, and they were compared with an alternative wall application. The system was implemented in a single-family house located on the Spanish Mediterranean coast. After having monitored the house during a complete one-year cycle, the annual energy demand was quantified using the Design Builder tool. TCP panels applied to radiant floors reduced energy demand by 5.15% compared to the wall-layout alternative. Significant reductions in CO2 emissions were also achieved, as well as a 25.19% reduction in energy demand compared to convection systems. The incorporation of 24 m2 of solar thermal panels into the system, combined with solar cooling systems based on lithium chloride, was also analysed. A reduction in energy demand of 57.46% was obtained compared to all-air convection systems. Finally, the amortisation periods of the investments in TCP panels and solar panels were calculated and compared to a convection system. Underfloor TCP panels proved to be more cost-effective than a wall installation. The additional cost of EUR 21,844 could be amortised over approximately 14 years with the radiant underfloor TCP system, while the wall TCP would be amortised over 17.4 years.

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Comparison of Health and Well-Being Aspects in Building Certification Schemes

Cited by 33 publications

References 30 publications

Implementing LEED v4 BD+C Projects in Vietnam: Contributions and Challenges for General Contractor

Implementing LEED v4 BD+C Projects in Vietnam: Contributions and Challenges for General Contractor

The Balance of Individual and Infrastructure Values in Decisions Regarding Advanced Science and Technology

Radiant Floors versus Radiant Walls Using Ceramic Thermal Panels in Mediterranean Dwellings: Annual Energy Demand and Cost-Effective Analysis

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