A critical review of building environmental assessment tools

Since the field of environmental assessment tools for buildings is vast, the aim of this study is to clarify that field by analysing and categorising existing tools. The differences between the tools are discussed and the current situation within the tools is critically analysed. However, the compar...

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Published in:Environmental impact assessment review 2008-10, Vol.28 (7), p.469-482
Main Authors: Haapio, Appu, Viitaniemi, Pertti
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Building environmental assessment tool
Construction industry
DECISION MAKING
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS
Environmental impact studies
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
LIFE CYCLE
Life cycles
REVIEWS
Sustainability
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Summary:Since the field of environmental assessment tools for buildings is vast, the aim of this study is to clarify that field by analysing and categorising existing tools. The differences between the tools are discussed and the current situation within the tools is critically analysed. However, the comparison of the tools is difficult, if not impossible. For example, the tools are designed for assessing different types of buildings, and they emphasise different phases of the life cycle. In addition to environmental aspects, sustainable building includes economic and social aspects. The shift from green building to sustainable building and the future requirements are challenging for building environmental assessment tools. Furthermore, the benefits of using the tools should be analysed — how the tools and their results have affected decision making?
ISSN:0195-9255
1873-6432
DOI:10.1016/j.eiar.2008.01.002