Eleventh International Conference on The Constructed Environment

Abstract

Does context matter for green building rating? To answer the question, this research aims to identify the local environmental and experiential factors that ultimately affect the performance of a green-rated building in a context different from the origin of the rating system. A case study approach was conducted during the design, construction, and certification of a LEED Gold building in a newly urbanized area attached to Cairo, Egypt. Three sets of information were examined with regards to the context; the basis of design parameters, the measured performance recorded by the building management system, and the Post Occupancy Evaluation outcomes. It has been found that LEED green rating enhanced the quality and environmental performance of the new construction, however, this article suggests that LEED and other global green building rating systems should address other contextual factors to enhance the performance of future green-rated buildings. The study shows a novel perspective on the contextual factors that could enhance green building rating with regards to the local social and cultural context.