0 Introduction The growing number of accredited green buildings reflects the development and adoption of various green building rating systems in our building construction industry globally and within the Middle East ...0 Introduction The growing number of accredited green buildings reflects the development and adoption of various green building rating systems in our building construction industry globally and within the Middle East over the past 5 years.While the US based LEED system,Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design,has been widely utilized as an international展开更多
In this technical and educational research endeavor, a diverse group of civil engineering students took on the role of creating the means and methods of producing a successful building design. Architectural, structura...In this technical and educational research endeavor, a diverse group of civil engineering students took on the role of creating the means and methods of producing a successful building design. Architectural, structural, and environmental designs were primarily performed. This was followed by detailed cost analysis with the intent of providing a realistic cost comparison by pricing the intended building, using traditional material and typical building methods, versus pricing the building using recycled material and new present-day technology. Some green features needed to achieve a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) gold certification were considered and applied. It is shown that producing a green building is more costly in present circumstances;however, the additional cost due to greenification pays itself off throughout the years giving in return saving features. Even though the design of a green building comes with detailed planning and costly material, it does generate benefits for the building owner, the society, and most importantly the environment.展开更多
Sustainable development has emerged as a defining priority in contemporary urban planning,with increasing emphasis on minimizing environmental impacts while promoting efficient resource use and long-term resilience.Am...Sustainable development has emerged as a defining priority in contemporary urban planning,with increasing emphasis on minimizing environmental impacts while promoting efficient resource use and long-term resilience.Among the globally recognized frameworks supporting this transition,the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design(LEED)certification system has become a key benchmark for evaluating environmentally responsible construction practices.In the context of Saudi Arabia,the growing adoption of LEED aligns closely with the national objectives outlined in Vision 2030,which emphasizes ecological stewardship,energy efficiency,reduced carbon emissions,and the development of sustainable and resilient urban environments.This study examines the temporal growth and characteristics of LEED-certified and registered projects in Riyadh from 2008 to 2024,with particular focus on certification trends,annual registration patterns,achieved certification levels,and the distribution of LEED rating system versions.During the study period,a total of 702 projects successfully achieved LEED certification,highlighting the city’s increasing engagement with green building standards.The analysis indicates that LEED 2009(v2008)was the most widely adopted rating system,accounting for 622 certified projects.In terms of certification levels,Silver certification dominated the dataset with 533 projects,followed by Gold certification with 117 projects,while Certified and Platinum levels were comparatively limited.Overall,the results demonstrate a consistent upward trend in both LEED registrations and certifications over time,reflecting a growing commitment to sustainable construction.These findings provide valuable insight into Riyadh’s evolving sustainability trajectory and offer a useful evidence base for policymakers,planners,and developers seeking to advance future urban and environmental planning initiatives.展开更多
文摘0 Introduction The growing number of accredited green buildings reflects the development and adoption of various green building rating systems in our building construction industry globally and within the Middle East over the past 5 years.While the US based LEED system,Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design,has been widely utilized as an international
文摘In this technical and educational research endeavor, a diverse group of civil engineering students took on the role of creating the means and methods of producing a successful building design. Architectural, structural, and environmental designs were primarily performed. This was followed by detailed cost analysis with the intent of providing a realistic cost comparison by pricing the intended building, using traditional material and typical building methods, versus pricing the building using recycled material and new present-day technology. Some green features needed to achieve a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) gold certification were considered and applied. It is shown that producing a green building is more costly in present circumstances;however, the additional cost due to greenification pays itself off throughout the years giving in return saving features. Even though the design of a green building comes with detailed planning and costly material, it does generate benefits for the building owner, the society, and most importantly the environment.
基金funded by Prince Sultan University,Saudi Arabia.
文摘Sustainable development has emerged as a defining priority in contemporary urban planning,with increasing emphasis on minimizing environmental impacts while promoting efficient resource use and long-term resilience.Among the globally recognized frameworks supporting this transition,the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design(LEED)certification system has become a key benchmark for evaluating environmentally responsible construction practices.In the context of Saudi Arabia,the growing adoption of LEED aligns closely with the national objectives outlined in Vision 2030,which emphasizes ecological stewardship,energy efficiency,reduced carbon emissions,and the development of sustainable and resilient urban environments.This study examines the temporal growth and characteristics of LEED-certified and registered projects in Riyadh from 2008 to 2024,with particular focus on certification trends,annual registration patterns,achieved certification levels,and the distribution of LEED rating system versions.During the study period,a total of 702 projects successfully achieved LEED certification,highlighting the city’s increasing engagement with green building standards.The analysis indicates that LEED 2009(v2008)was the most widely adopted rating system,accounting for 622 certified projects.In terms of certification levels,Silver certification dominated the dataset with 533 projects,followed by Gold certification with 117 projects,while Certified and Platinum levels were comparatively limited.Overall,the results demonstrate a consistent upward trend in both LEED registrations and certifications over time,reflecting a growing commitment to sustainable construction.These findings provide valuable insight into Riyadh’s evolving sustainability trajectory and offer a useful evidence base for policymakers,planners,and developers seeking to advance future urban and environmental planning initiatives.
