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Volume 13 | Issue 7 | Year 2026 | Article Id. IJCE-V13I7P112 | DOI : https://doi.org/10.14445/23488352/IJCE-V13I7P112

Evaluation of Existing Building under Green Building Concepts and to Assess its Performance Parameters using Different Green Building Rating System

Ruban Inba Cheran E, Senthil Kumar G

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07 Mar 2026 01 Jun 2026 26 Jun 2026 29 Jul 2026

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Ruban Inba Cheran E, Senthil Kumar G, "Evaluation of Existing Building under Green Building Concepts and to Assess its Performance Parameters using Different Green Building Rating System," International Journal of Civil Engineering, vol. 13, no. 7, pp. 195-211, 2026. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23488352/IJCE-V13I7P112

Abstract

Buildings play an important role in socio-economic and environmental systems, yet their environmental footprint is considerable, surrounding energy and water usage, waste production, and greenhouse gas outputs. The building, functioning, and tearing down of structures utilize precious resources and worsen climate change. To tackle these challenges, Green Building Standards and Rating Systems (GBRS) have been created to minimize the environmental impact of buildings throughout their complete life cycle. These systems prioritize Energy Efficiency (EE), Water Conservation (WC), and eco-friendly building materials. Also, the important study conducted on new constructions, there is still limited exploration of prevailing buildings. The majority of research highlights individual sustainability elements rather than offering a thorough examination of Green Building (GB) principles. The absence of uniformity across various rating systems, including LEED, BREEAM, and GRIHA, NGBS, and Green Star, hinders the effective comparison of their sustainability performance. Moreover, insufficient data and budget limitations obstruct the adoption of green certification for current buildings. This research intends to address these gaps by assessing the performance of current structures in relation to GB principles.

Keywords

Building Performance, Climate Change, Energy, Green Building, Rating System, Energy, Water Usage.

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