To assess the performance of construction projects, green rating systems, such as LEED (Leadership in energy and Environmental Design), BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Assessment Method), and Green Star, has been initiated. In the past, the
To assess the performance of construction projects, green rating systems, such as LEED (Leadership in energy and Environmental Design), BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Assessment Method), and Green Star, has been initiated. In the past, the
To assess the performance of construction projects, green rating systems, such as LEED (Leadership in energy and Environmental Design), BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Assessment Method), and Green Star, has been initiated. In the past, they focus only on “green”, which has been usually used interchangeably with “sustainability”; however, these two terms are far from synonymous. To catch the sustainable trend of building developments, green rating systems are continually updating their criteria and tools. This paper aims to 1) provide an inclusive review of green rating systems’ criteria and their development; 2) identify their similarities and differences besides highlighting strengths and weaknesses; 3) determine whether these systems have been effective in enhancing sustainability. BREEAM, LEED, and Green Star New Zealand are analysed in this paper being the major green certifications. Current output:Doan, D., GhaffarianHoseini, A., Zhang, T., Rehman, A., Naismith, N., Tookey, J., & GhaffarianHoseini, AH (2016, 11-14 December). Green Building Assessment Schemes: A critical comparison among BREEAM, LEED and Green Star NZ, International Conference on Sustainable Building Asia (SBE16), Seoul, South Korea.Status: Under Review
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