Sustainable renovation versus redevelopment of aged buildings, a comparative analysis of the legislative framework in South Korea

Abstract

This research analyses, evaluates and compares the current South Korean legal frameworks and incentive programs that are related to the renovation and potential horizontal and vertical extension of existing buildings, and the construction of new buildings. The research focuses on the three different building categories and the associated urban zoning categories (i) high-rise apartment (residential), (ii) villa (residential), and (iii) mixed-use (residential, office, commercial).The research includes information about maximum building height and the number of floors, floor area ratios, building occupancy ratios, as well as building programs, safety, circulation, energy issues, and financial incentives. The results of this research illustrate the legislative framework and incentive system-based potentials and barriers for sustainable building renovations in South Korea.