Synergic Evidence-based Design Principles and the Demonstration of their Integrated Implementation in Green Construction Zone: A case study of Jiangsu Green Building Expo Park

Abstract

This paper reviews the synergic evidence-based deisgn principles and interprets their related design methods and development approaches. It explores the importance of using such concepts to inform the integrated development of green construction zones, which can facilitate the large-scale development of green buildings in a given region. Based on a case study of the development process of Jiangsu Green Building Expo Park, which is know as the first theme park in China including a range of experimental projects to show the integrated design and contruction methods for green buildings, it analyses the targets, concepts and key technologies that have been used to support the integrated development of green buildings by now. Finally, this paper summarises the innovative thinking on integrated development of green buildings and the related implementation approaches, developmental strategies and potential business values.