Improving present-day energy savings among green building sector in Malaysia using benefit transfer approach: Cooling and lighting loads

2021 ◽  
Vol 137 ◽  
pp. 110570
Author(s):  
Shazmin Shareena Ab. Azis
Keyword(s):  
Energy Savings ◽  
Green Building ◽  
Benefit Transfer ◽  
Building Sector ◽  
Lighting Loads

scholarly journals An Overview of the Existing Schemes and Research Trends in Financing the Energy Upgrade of Buildings in Europe

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 53-62
Author(s):  
Christiana Panteli ◽  
Eglė Klumbytė ◽  
Rasa Apanavičienė ◽  
Paris A. Fokaides
Keyword(s):  
Built Environment ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Energy Savings ◽  
Future Research ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Building Sector ◽  
Investment Bank ◽  
Research Activities ◽  
Funding Programs ◽  
European Investment

Financial supporting schemes for the energy upgrading of the building sector in Europe constitute one of the major policies of the European Union (EU). Since the beginning of the 2000s, dozens of funding programs and initiatives have been announced by the European Commission (EC). It is a fact that the majority of these policies have borne fruit, as the metrics on both energy savings in the building sector and the promotion of renewable energy in the built environment have turned the EU into a global pioneer. This paper attempts to give a brief overview of the main policy and financial tools for the energy upgrading of the built environment in Europe. Emphasis is placed on three major mechanisms, which concern different-scale projects: crowdfunding projects, public-private co-financing projects, and large-scale projects funded by financial institutions such as European Investment Bank (EIB). Reference is also made to recently implemented EU funded research programs in this field. This work aspires to constitute a reference study for future research activities in the field of financial supporting schemes for energy upgrading of buildings in Europe.

Criteria and barriers for the application of green building features in Hong Kong

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3/4) ◽  
pp. 251-276 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jayantha Wadu Mesthrige ◽  
Ho Yuk Kwong
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Financial Incentives ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Green Building ◽  
Building Sector ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Barriers To Implementation ◽  
Multi Method Approach ◽  
Method Approach

Purpose An understanding about the criteria determining the successful application of green features, and the barriers to implementation is essential in order to promote and enhance green building development. The purpose of this paper is twofold: first, the criteria determining the success of GBFs; and second, the barriers to implementing GBFs in Hong Kong. Design/methodology/approach A multi-method approach comprising a comprehensive questionnaire survey and a semi-structured group discussion with construction professionals, along with three case studies was adopted to address these two issues. Findings Findings suggest that although environmental performance is the most significant criterion, the living quality of occupants and the costs of green features play a crucial role in determining the success of their application. However, the environmental aspects of buildings are not sufficient for rating or determining the greenness level of a building. As for barriers, the green cost implications; the structural unsuitability of the current stock of old buildings; and the lack of financial incentives were found to be crucial barriers preventing the application of green features in the Hong Kong building sector. Originality/value GBFs have received extensive attentions by the academia and industry. This paper used a mix method approach by exploring success criteria and barriers to implementing green features in the building sector in Hong Kong. As green building development is still a contemporary subject of discussion, this study would be beneficial to decision makers as it identifies the criteria determining the success of green building adoption and barriers to implementation of such features. Hence, relevant stakeholders will have better understanding of the factors affecting the adoption of GBFs.

Response to “A critical look at ‘Energy savings, emissions reductions, and health co-benefits of the green building movement’”

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 594-596 ◽  
Author(s):  
Piers MacNaughton ◽  
Xiaodong Cao ◽  
Jonathan Buonocore ◽  
Jose Guillermo Cedeno-Laurent ◽  
John D. Spengler ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Savings ◽  
Green Building ◽  
Emissions Reductions

Mitigating climate change in the building sector

Facilities ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 32 (7/8) ◽  
pp. 342-364 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick T.I. Lam ◽  
Edwin H.W. Chan ◽  
Ann T.W. Yu ◽  
Wynn C.N. Cam ◽  
Jack S. Yu
Keyword(s):  
Built Environment ◽  
Emissions Trading ◽  
Energy Savings ◽  
Ghg Emissions ◽  
Facilities Management ◽  
Building Sector ◽  
Comprehensive Overview ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
The Uk

Purpose – This paper aims to investigate how unique features of built facilities would affect the application of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions trading, and to explore what adaptive measures may be taken for emissions trading to be applied to the built environment. Emissions trading is a financial tool to encourage GHG emissions reduction in various industries. As the building sector is responsible for a large amount of GHG emissions, it is valuable to explore the application of emissions trading in built facilities. Design/methodology/approach – The analysis is based on a comparative study reviewing the current emissions trading schemes (ETSs) in Australia, Japan and the UK covering the building industry, and to evaluate the approaches adopted by the schemes to tackle the problems related to buildings and facilities management. Findings – The research findings reveal that the small energy savings of individual building units, the large variety of energy-saving technologies and the split incentives and diverse interests of building owners and tenants would be the barriers hindering the development of emissions trading. To overcome these barriers, an ETS should allow its participants to group individual energy savings, lower the complexity of monitoring and reporting approaches and allow owners and tenants to benefit from emissions trading. Originality/value – This article provides a comprehensive overview of the current emissions trading practices in the built environment. Besides, it raises the attention and consciousness of policymakers to the need that building characteristics and facilities management should be taken into consideration when designing an ETS for the building sector.

Energy savings, emission reductions, and health co-benefits of the green building movement

2018 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 307-318 ◽  
Author(s):  
MacNaughton P. ◽  
Cao X. ◽  
Buonocore J. ◽  
Cedeno-Laurent J. ◽  
Spengler J. ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Savings ◽  
Green Building ◽  
Emission Reductions

Energy Savings, Emission Reductions, and Health Co-Benefits of the Green Building Movement

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Piers MacNaughton ◽  
Xiaodong Cao ◽  
Jonathan Buonocore ◽  
Memo Cedeno ◽  
John Spengler ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Savings ◽  
Green Building ◽  
Emission Reductions

scholarly journals The Potential Contribution of Wood in Green Building Certifications

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chiara Piccardo ◽  
Ashraful Alam ◽  
Mark Hughes
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Sustainable Forest Management ◽  
Residential Buildings ◽  
Green Building ◽  
Life Cycles ◽  
Potential Contribution ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Building Sector ◽  
Building Stock ◽  
Sustainability Criteria

The building sector has a significant impact on the environment, accounting for 36% of CO2 emissions and about half of material consumption in Europe. Residential buildings dominate the European building stock. In Finland, residential buildings account for up to 80% of the existing buildings and the rate of construction is higher compared to other building types. Therefore, residential buildings play an important role in the transition to a sustainable built environment. A number of studies show that increasing the use of wood can lower the life cycle environmental impacts of buildings. In Scandinavia, the use of wood in small houses is well established, used in 90% of cases. Furthermore, the increasing number of high-rise wooden buildings suggests a growing interest in the potential of wood in large-scale buildings. Green building certification provides criteria to assess the sustainability level of buildings and is expected to influence the building sector in the near future, by promoting the use of sustainable technologies. The aim of this study was to investigate how green building certification schemes assess wood materials and how wood materials can help fulfil sustainability criteria for green buildings. We analyse the sustainability criteria adopted by the most common certification schemes in Finland, BREEAM, LEED and the Nordic Swan Ecolabel, as well as the upcoming Level(s) certification promoted by the European Commission. The analysis shows that the contribution of wood materials to the overall score of green building certifications accounts for between 10 and 36%. Wood is advantageous as a renewable and low-carbon material. Furthermore, wood can offer indirect benefits due to its recycling potential and to water saving in the construction stage. However, wood materials have to comply with some requirements, such as sustainable forest management and low volatile organic compound content. The new European certification suggests a comprehensive assessment including circular material life cycles.

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