International conference on construction engineering and project management (국제학술발표논문집)

  • 2024.07a
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  • Pages.193-200
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  • 2024
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  • 2508-9048(eISSN)
Korea Institute of Construction Engineering and Management (한국건설관리학회)
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ADAPTABILITY ANALYSIS OF WATER EFFICIENCY ITEMS IN LEED CERTIFICATION UNDER DIFFERENT CLIMATIC CONDITIONS

  • Tsaichieh LIN (Department of Architecture, Science and Technology for Future Life, Tokyo Denki University) ;
  • Masatoyo OGASAWARA (Department of Architecture, Science and Technology for Future Life, Tokyo Denki University)
  • Published : 2024.07.29
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Abstract

This research focuses on the extent to which the water efficiency elective items of the LEED certification system adapt to the environmental characteristics of regions with varying climatic conditions. The building industry, is being called upon to promote energy-efficient construction, and the issues surrounding water resources are becoming increasingly severe, underscoring the importance of sustainable water resource management. Based on the hypothesis that, despite its global recognition and widespread adoption, the LEED certification does not always adequately address the environmental realities of all regions, this study analyzed new construction cases certified by LEED in the United States, Japan, and Taiwan from 2019 to February 2024. The analysis revealed regional differences based on water efficiency elective items and certification level trends under different climatic conditions. The findings suggest that the LEED certification system may not fully respond to the environmental situations and water resource issues in all regions, raising concerns about the adaptability of water efficiency items and the potential for similar issues in other evaluation items.

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Acknowledgement

I wish to express my profound gratitude to Assistant Professor Lin Lin Huang of Cheng Shiu University and Assistant Professor Yi-Chun Kuo of Shu-Te University in Taiwan. Their extensive expertise and generous contribution of knowledge regarding LEED certification have been indispensable to the success of this research endeavor. It is with the utmost respect and appreciation that I acknowledge their pivotal role in the completion of this study. The guidance, support, and invaluable insights provided by these esteemed scholars have been fundamental to the realization of this academic work. My sincere thanks are extended for their unwavering assistance and mentorship.

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