Comprehensive approach for establishing green buildings with consideration of local conditions using axiomatic design

Abstract

The main objective of any engineering activity is the development of a system that fulfills the specific economic, social or environmental needs. Green growth policies as a system, targets to satisfy two main needs: i.e. economic and environmental growth. Cities are complex systems compose of varied characteristics, such as differences in socio-environmental conditions and local affordability, among others. Thus, commissioned policies are required to address these differences and to ensure green development. By following the principles of Axiomatic Design, this research urges to derive a framework for the application of green buildings policies in urban areas with distinctive socio-economic and environmental characteristics. Functional requirements are defined as principles to ensure green growth and design parameters are identified in each set of conditions. Design matrices are constructed for each group of urban areas. Thus, the understanding of the needs and differences for each group of urban areas and the methodology to ensure green buildings is achieved.