Measures of developing low-carbon building in China and analysis of the relative evaluation indexes

Abstract

It is very difficult to develop low-carbon economy in China, and it is an important part of decreasing the carbon emissions of the construction industry. For better development of low-carbon buildings, this paper puts forward some measures including developing low-carbon technology, perfecting legal system constantly, introducing necessary economic measures, advertising and promoting low-carbon life, strengthening low-carbon consulting services. This paper also points out that it is necessary to establish a reasonable housing security system to guide the healthy development of real estate industry. This paper suggests to overall considerate the development of low-carbon building by bringing building into the community or town category. Finally we discuss the relevant evaluation index of low-carbon building. © 2014 Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg.