A critical review of building environmental assessment tools
Haapio, A. and Viitaniemi, P.
2008 Environmental Impact Assessment Review, 28(7): 469-482
Haapio, A. and Viitaniemi, P., (2008), "A critical review of building environmental assessment tools", Environmental Impact Assessment Review, 28(7): 469-482.
Abstract:
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?
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