Analysis of Green Building Certification Systems Used in Residential Buildings in Turkey, Context of the Resource Conservation

Abstract

Article Information Green building certification systems are widely preferred all over the World.. These certification systems, which aim to minimize the use of energy and resources, aim to leave a healthier and livable environment for future generations. BREEAM, Leed and Çedbik were examined in the scope of this study. Within the scope of this study, the comparison of the current versions of the systems used in residential buildings in Turkey as of the end of 2019. In terms of the main sources that constitute input in buildings (energy, water, materials) and it is intended to serve as a guide for construction industry. In order to examine the 3 certificate programs in the study; their history, certification processes, assessment methods and contents, performance criterias and scoring systems were evaluated with these 3 subtitles. In this case, 3 certification systems compared in reference to their guides and literature review findings. There is no subjective conclusion in this study, like which certificate is better or worse. It has been observed that all 3 certification systems address the construction process with a cradle-to-cradle understanding from a sustainability perspective and have similar features, but generally have different percentages in score credits and some subtitles.