Investigating the Trends in the Adoption and Implementation of Sustainable Building Rating Systems: A Critical Analysis of the LEED Rating System
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Title
Computing in Civil Engineering 2023: Resilience, Safety, and Sustainability - Selected Papers from the ASCE International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering 2023
Publication Date
1-1-2024
Abstract
Green building rating systems have grown exponentially in popularity since the 1990s due to the increasing need to minimize the negative impact of buildings on the environment. These systems provide a framework for healthy, highly efficient buildings, lowering operational costs, and greenhouse gas emissions while improving the quality of buildings for occupants. This study describes the importance of sustainable building rating systems, analyzes the trends in the adoption of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system, and critiques key factors that influence the adoption of sustainable building rating systems. Cross tabulations and trend analysis were completed to analyze the patterns in the adoption of the LEED rating system. One of the trends was a surge in registration of projects due to anticipated changes to the LEED rating system. The insights generated by this research are valuable resources for fellow investigators seeking updated information on LEED certification practices.
First Page
935
Last Page
943
DOI
10.1061/9780784485248.112
Recommended Citation
Gupta, P., Abraham, Y., & Celik, B. (2024). Investigating the Trends in the Adoption and Implementation of Sustainable Building Rating Systems: A Critical Analysis of the LEED Rating System. Computing in Civil Engineering 2023: Resilience, Safety, and Sustainability - Selected Papers from the ASCE International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering 2023, 935-943. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784485248.112
ISBN
[9780784485248]
