In addition, the social aspect of sustainable development could be further supported by new building techniques suitable to the region. ![]() ![]() As construction is constantly increasing in the UAE and other developing countries, climate change impacts of buildings and adaptability measures need to be considered more frequently through such systems. The analysis has been structured in accordance to an international standard ISO/AWI 21929 Sustainability Indicators, and to another similar system SBAT of South Africa. A comparative analysis of (1) Estidama Pearl Building Rating System (PBRS) of Abu Dhabi and (2) Al Sa’fat of Dubai has been conducted. To help developers, designers and construction stakeholders in defining the projects’ sustainability objectives and design indicators, two UAE-based sustainability regulations have been objectively assessed and major differences have been identified. ![]() ![]() While green building assessment systems are mostly focused on the environmental design and systems performance. In the built environment industry, sustainable building assessment systems provide a framework and tool to follow in order to embed sustainable development measures.
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