Kohler, N (1999) The relevance of green building challenge: An observer's perspective. Building Research & Information, 27(4-5), pp. 309-320. ISSN 0961-3218
Abstract
The objectives and achievements of the international Green Building Challenge project are analysed. GBC is situated within the context of other international environmental methods. The differences between assessment tools, design tools, environmental management and audit tools and the large data problems entailed by these are discussed. Possible development scenarios for extending GBC into Life Cycle Assessment methodology, into other life cycle phases (maintenance and refurbishment) and adapting GBC for use with the existing building stocks are proposed. The notion of 'green' buildings is replaced by a larger concept of sustainable development. New aggregation principles and scaleable design methods are proposed. Finally, the question of how relevant the proposed targets of GBC are in relation to the long-term sustainable development of buildings, building stock and urban environments is addressed.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | design tools; environmental assessment methods; green building challenge; life cycle assessment; sustainable development |
| Index terms: | methodology, green building, design method, urban environment, environmental management, environmental assessment, life cycle assessment, building stock, sustainable development, life cycle, audit |
| Subjects: | environmental impact, value management, design methods, urban sustainability, health safety and environment, sustainability assessment, design practice, performance measurement, research methods, asset management |
| Topics: | Sustainability, Research Practice, Project Management, Health and Safety, Business Strategy, Quality Management, Urban Studies, Design Practice |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCT |
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