Assessing sustainable practices in architecture: A data-driven analysis of LEED certification adoption and impact in top firms from 2000 to 2023

IF 3.1 1区艺术学 0 ARCHITECTURE

Frontiers of Architectural Research Pub Date : 2024-11-18 DOI:10.1016/j.foar.2024.10.002

Jingyi Xu , Minghui Cheng , Anchen Sun

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Abstract

Amid increasing global environmental concerns, the architectural industry is under increasing pressure to implement sustainable practices. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification has become a crucial benchmark for assessing green building practices. This study investigates the adoption and impact of LEED-certified projects within leading architectural firms from 2000 to 2023, utilizing a novel data mining framework to scan extensive datasets on LEED projects and firm operations. We introduce two key metrics: the Weighted LEED Achieved Score (WLAS) and the Green Impact Ratio (GIR), which evaluate the sustainability efforts of firms in relation to their market size and project scale. These metrics yield insights into how firms incorporate sustainability into their business and the environmental outcomes of their projects. Our research uncovers significant trends in LEED standard adoption, illustrating a strengthening commitment to sustainable buildings. The analysis underscores the strategic importance of these practices for securing a competitive edge and aligning with global sustainability objectives. This paper contributes to the sustainable architecture discourse by providing fresh insights into the integration and effectiveness of LEED certification among top firms and offering a comprehensive framework for evaluating the environmental and economic aspects of sustainability in architecture.

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评估建筑中的可持续实践：2000年至2023年顶级公司LEED认证采用及其影响的数据驱动分析

随着全球环境问题的日益严重，建筑行业面临着越来越大的压力，需要实施可持续的实践。领先能源与环境设计（LEED）认证已成为评估绿色建筑实践的重要基准。本研究调查了2000年至2023年领先建筑公司对LEED认证项目的采用和影响，利用一种新的数据挖掘框架来扫描有关LEED项目和公司运营的大量数据集。我们引入了两个关键指标：加权LEED实现分数（WLAS）和绿色影响比率（GIR），它们评估公司与市场规模和项目规模相关的可持续性努力。这些指标可以深入了解公司如何将可持续性纳入其业务和项目的环境结果。我们的研究揭示了采用LEED标准的重要趋势，说明了对可持续建筑的加强承诺。分析强调了这些做法对于确保竞争优势和与全球可持续发展目标保持一致的战略重要性。本文通过对顶级建筑公司的LEED认证的整合和有效性提供了新的见解，并为评估建筑可持续性的环境和经济方面提供了一个全面的框架，为可持续建筑的论述做出了贡献。

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Frontiers of Architectural Research ARCHITECTURE-

CiteScore

6.20

自引率

2.90%

发文量

430

审稿时长

30 weeks

期刊介绍： Frontiers of Architectural Research is an international journal that publishes original research papers, review articles, and case studies to promote rapid communication and exchange among scholars, architects, and engineers. This journal introduces and reviews significant and pioneering achievements in the field of architecture research. Subject areas include the primary branches of architecture, such as architectural design and theory, architectural science and technology, urban planning, landscaping architecture, existing building renovation, and architectural heritage conservation. The journal encourages studies based on a rigorous scientific approach and state-of-the-art technology. All published papers reflect original research works and basic theories, models, computing, and design in architecture. High-quality papers addressing the social aspects of architecture are also welcome. This journal is strictly peer-reviewed and accepts only original manuscripts submitted in English.