| Title |
Typological Classification of the Most Widely used Building Environmental Assessment Tools |
| Keywords |
BEA(Building Environmental Assessment) ; Tools ; Typological Classification ; LCA(Life Cycle Assessment) |
| Abstract |
Since BREEAM was established in 1990 in UK, there have been many different tools developed for the environmental assessment of buildings all over the world. This study analyzed the existing classification systems of BEA(building environmental assessment) tools and categorized tools based on framework of BEA so that users could identify tools most appropriate for their needs. From analysis on the existing classification systems by internationally well known organizations such as IEA, SBIS, ATHENA Institutes, DOE, and Environmental Australia, it can be seen that the current categories of tools are far from perfect in terms of the conceptual structure of BEA. BEA framework is arranged by interrelationships between environment, lifecycle of building, decision making, and tools. The most widely used tools are selected and categorized by characteristics of BEA framework. For example, tools are classified by building use, scope of environmental impact, phase of building life cycle, tool users, and level of detail for input/output information. The main purpose of this study is to supplement the existing typological classifications of tools, and provide a new typological classification based on BEA framework which is simple and practical to users for their selection of tools. |