Existing Green Building Status in Lebanon: Analysis and Evaluation

Sustainable design and construction is a concept that has started gaining momentum in Lebanon. In this context, green buildings are an example of solutions that deliver high quality constructions, which can minimize environmental impact and resources depletion while enhancing occupants' well-be...

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Published in2023 6th International Conference on Renewable Energy for Developing Countries (REDEC) pp. 118 - 125
Main Authors Beainy, Anissia, Saad, Sabine, Najjar, Rita, Assaf, Riad, Jouni, Adnan
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published IEEE 05.07.2023
Subjects
Building code
Buildings
Certification
Costs
Developing countries
Education
Fiscal incentives
Green Building Rating System
Green buildings
Green design
Instruments Education and Awareness
Renewable energy sources
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Summary:Sustainable design and construction is a concept that has started gaining momentum in Lebanon. In this context, green buildings are an example of solutions that deliver high quality constructions, which can minimize environmental impact and resources depletion while enhancing occupants' well-being. This paper aims at researching, assessing and evaluating current situations and lessons learnt from current fiscal incentives and regulatory framework available in Lebanon that promote green building rating systems and certifications, in the light of the estimated cost difference between green and non-green buildings.
ISSN:2644-1837
DOI:10.1109/REDEC58286.2023.10208178