| Keywords |
Sustainability ; Green building certification ; LBC(Living Building Challenge) ; LEED(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) ; GBCC(Green Building Certification Criteria) |
| Abstract |
Growing interest in Sustainable Architecture positioned the Green Building Certification at the center of great attention. They are outstanding in terms of providing clear codified standard which are comparatively easy in application. They have been developed through past decades with numerous upgrades in efforts to improve the system. However, with fast development of architectural environment, researches on the next generation rating system shall be continued to overcome the limits of current system. The purpose of this paper is to analyze LBC(Living Building Challenge) which will have key effects in terms of sustainability in the future. The primary characteristic of LBC is that: Firstly, it takes a top-down approach rather than bottom-up approach in defining the ideal or ultimate target. Secondly, it includes not only quantitative but also qualitative of sustainable aspects. Thirdly, it is not a design tool but a performance-based tool. Fourthly, it is not a checklist to earn credits, but it only consists of imperatives. Fifthly, it is a unified tool. Lastly, it considers the extended value such as urban context and regionality. Through understanding those characteristics, the followings are suggested: Firstly, an integrated tool shall be developed instead of a complex tool. Secondly, one shall consider not only quantitative but also qualitative value such as humanistic aspects to support a true sustainable human life. Thirdly, evaluation through auditing on-site after completing construction shall be intensified. Fourthly, diverse rating systems shall be developed in order to pursue different goals and philosophy. Conclusively, this paper is to support the next generation rating system such as LBC, to play the key role towards the development of true sustainable building. |