Linking the Development of Building Sustainability Assessment Tools with the Concept Evolution of Sustainable Buildings

Liang, Li-Fang; Wen, Baohua; Xu, Feng; Yan, Jingjing; Yan, Xiangqi; Ramesh, S.

doi:10.3390/su132212909

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“…Moreover, a study by Liang et al reviewed and analysed the evolution in the literature on sustainable building and sustainable assessment tools from 1990 to 2021 and critically concluded that there are deficiencies in the used research methods of studying the building sustainable assessment tools, as most of the reviewed studies had not developed a unified assessment framework for different tools resulting in insufficient accuracy [149].…”

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Sustainable Building Standards, Codes and Certification Systems: The Status Quo and Future Directions in Saudi Arabia

2022

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Sustainable building practices are a response to environmental issues. Businesses and industries are assessing how their activities affect the environment. The architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industries have significant impacts on the environment and economy, while the industry is considered one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and has, therefore, been highlighted by researchers as a key area of intervention with a great potential to reduce environmental impacts. This paper critically reviews and evaluates the current state of sustainable building certification systems with the purpose of having a good understanding of the status quo and possibilities for future directions in Saudi Arabia. It reviews the academic literature on Saudi Arabia’s green/sustainable building codes, standards, certification systems, methods and tools. It starts by addressing sustainability in the broadest sense. Then, it investigates sustainability strategies and evaluates the building certification systems in Saudi Arabia, followed by an introduction to the new practice of sustainable healthcare building assessment. Life cycle assessment (LCA) and building information modelling (BIM) techniques have also been investigated. The paper introduces the updated Saudi Building Code (SBC) with further evaluation of the Saudi Green Building Code (SBC 1001-CR). Finally, the paper clearly highlights the key role of sustainable building practices and the need to develop a certification system that considers the new trends and the local context.

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Sustainable Building Standards, Codes and Certification Systems: The Status Quo and Future Directions in Saudi Arabia

2022

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“…The bioclimatic theory is based on local architecture and observes the specific environmental characteristics of buildings. In this optimal manner, the construction industry can operate cost-effectively and sustainably [33][34][35]. Traditional residential buildings in India's composite climate [36,37], Yaodong dwellings in China's Loess Plateau region [38,39], and stilt houses in tropical regions such as Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Hawaii, and Guam are good examples of the implementation of this theory [40].…”

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Climate Adaptability Based on Indoor Physical Environment of Traditional Dwelling in North Dong Areas, China

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In this study, climate-responsive solutions used in traditional dwellings in the North Dong region of China were identified, and the impact of these solutions on the indoor physical environment and energy consumption was analysed. First, over the course of a year, sample dwellings and short-term on-site indoor physical environment measurements were selected from the local climate. Then, three building materials, namely, brick, wood, and rammed earth, and different structural forms were selected to simulate the indoor thermal environment, ventilation conditions, and energy consumption of traditional dwellings. The study also summarised the advantages and disadvantages of the physical environment of traditional dwellings in response to climate characteristics. The results showed that the fluctuation in indoor temperature and humidity of typical dwellings in the North Dong region is approximately 5 °C, which is 14% lower than that outdoors. Traditional Dong dwellings have good indoor conditioning abilities. Traditional wood structure dwellings can save 26% and 39% of energy per year compared with those of raw earth and brick wood, respectively. Traditional dwellings in the Dong region are well adapted to the local climate in terms of form, materials, and structure and contribute to climate-responsive buildings in the harsh climatic conditions of the region. The solutions used in these dwellings can also be used to design new climate-responsive buildings; however, the indoor thermal comfort is not entirely satisfactory. We proposed an effective adaptation strategy for Dong traditional dwellings.

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“…In addition, there are various factors that affect the energy efficiency of courtyard buildings [25][26][27][28][29][30]. Shashua-Bar and Hoffman [31] lowered the temperature inside the building by increasing the height of the building and deepening the adjoining courtyard.…”

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From Poor Buildings to High Performance Buildings: The Spontaneous Green Evolution of Vernacular Architecture

Liang,

Wen,

et al. 2023

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The spontaneous evolution of vernacular architecture mainly relies on the inheritance of architectural traditions and the innovative decisions of occupants, rather than the professional guidance of architects and the promotion of government agencies. This study introduces a new and rapidly developing phenomenon of spontaneous green evolution of vernacular architecture into the professional field, and conducts scientific research on its technical characteristics, system effects, and optimization methods. Based on the phenomenon of roofing of courtyards (CBR) in southern Hebei, we intervene from the professional point of view of architects, make the best use of the situation, and moderately intervene in its scientific development. By re-examining the adaptability of the open and closed attributes of courtyard buildings to specific climatic conditions and living patterns, the performance improvement and potential risks brought by CBR to local vernacular buildings are systematically analyzed, and the improvement strategies and promotion paths of CBR are explored. The research aims to form a relay and interaction between the professional intervention of architects and the spontaneous evolution of folk wisdom, and to explore the sustainable development of vernacular architecture. The findings help to improve the health and comfort of existing vernacular buildings, as well as to contribute to the improvement of rural human settlements.

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Linking the Development of Building Sustainability Assessment Tools with the Concept Evolution of Sustainable Buildings

Cited by 9 publications

References 157 publications

Sustainable Building Standards, Codes and Certification Systems: The Status Quo and Future Directions in Saudi Arabia

Sustainable Building Standards, Codes and Certification Systems: The Status Quo and Future Directions in Saudi Arabia

Climate Adaptability Based on Indoor Physical Environment of Traditional Dwelling in North Dong Areas, China

From Poor Buildings to High Performance Buildings: The Spontaneous Green Evolution of Vernacular Architecture

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