Global and Local Approaches to Energy Efficiency in Green Building Certifications: A Comparative Analytical Study
ELDIB, H. (2025). Global and Local Approaches to Energy Efficiency in Green Building Certifications: A Comparative Analytical Study. EKB Journal Management System, 15(2), 587-603. doi: 10.21608/idj.2024.332489.1208
HASSAN ELDIB. "Global and Local Approaches to Energy Efficiency in Green Building Certifications: A Comparative Analytical Study". EKB Journal Management System, 15, 2, 2025, 587-603. doi: 10.21608/idj.2024.332489.1208
ELDIB, H. (2025). 'Global and Local Approaches to Energy Efficiency in Green Building Certifications: A Comparative Analytical Study', EKB Journal Management System, 15(2), pp. 587-603. doi: 10.21608/idj.2024.332489.1208
ELDIB, H. Global and Local Approaches to Energy Efficiency in Green Building Certifications: A Comparative Analytical Study. EKB Journal Management System, 2025; 15(2): 587-603. doi: 10.21608/idj.2024.332489.1208

Global and Local Approaches to Energy Efficiency in Green Building Certifications: A Comparative Analytical Study

International Design Journal
Article 44, Volume 15, Issue 2 - Serial Number 66, March and April 2025, Page 587-603  XML PDF (679.91 K)
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DOI: 10.21608/idj.2024.332489.1208
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HASSAN ELDIB email
Architecture Engineering, Faculty of Engineering ,Canadian International College
Abstract
This research explores the role of green building certification systems in promoting energy efficiency, focusing on internationally recognized frameworks such as LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method), alongside local systems like DGNB (German Sustainable Building Council) and Egypt’s Green Pyramids Rating System. The research problem is the limited effectiveness of sustainable building systems and standards at the local level in achieving energy-efficient design and construction. The study aims to leverage insights from global sustainable building standards to enhance the efficiency of local systems in achieving energy savings. Using a comparative analytical approach to evaluate both global and local standards, the effectiveness of these systems is analyzed by examining their criteria and approaches to energy optimization. The study investigates the varying emphasis placed on energy efficiency across these certification systems, taking into account regional factors such as climate, resource availability, and local building practices. A SWOT analysis (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) assesses the effectiveness of these systems in enhancing energy efficiency. Ultimately, the study provides recommendations to improve energy efficiency strategies within these frameworks, fostering a more sustainable built environment.
Keywords
Energy; Efficiency; Green building; Certification Systems
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