Developing a green building assessment model by decision making methods

Abstract

Green building has been a heated topic in both scholastic and professional field. These researches can be categorized into the following areas. Green building assessment tools and rating systems have been one main category to be focused on. This study is about the evaluation of effectiveness of public policies related to green buildings. A critical literature survey was conducted to identify the relevant policies in Chinese context from a project life cycle perspective. In order to develop a green building assessment model, four dimensions, nine indicators and corresponding parameters are highlighted. Meanwhile, five main goals have been determined through survey among expert panel, though the effectiveness of these goals still needs to be tested further through practical application. Meanwhile, recommendations have been made as for the more in-depth research based on decision-making methods.