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Development of an integrated green building guideline based on the analysis of Korea’s green building regulatory framework
Seongjo Wang1
,
Hyeongjae Jang2*
1Senior Researcher, Carbon Neutral Center, Korea Testing Certification Institute (KTC), Gunpo, South Korea
2Professor, School of Smart Convergence Engineering, Hanyang University ERICA, Ansan, South Korea
*Corresponding Author
30 September 2025. pp. 330-342
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Abstract

Many advanced economies operate certification systems to realize carbon neutrality in the building sector. In Korea, multiple schemes such as the Green Standard for Energy and Environmental Design (G-SEED) and Zero Energy Building (ZEB) certification have been introduced, yet the excessive number of certification types and fragmented legal framework make it difficult for stakeholders to determine mandatory obligations. Accordingly, this study develops an integrated green building guideline by analyzing Korea’s regulatory framework and more than ten certification systems, systematically deriving thresholds according to building use (residential vs. non-residential) and scale (total floor area and number of units). The results present a four-grade classification system—Grade A to D for both residential and non-residential buildings—and identify five evaluation criteria: Environmental Performance, Energy Performance, Energy Management, Residential Performance, and New and Renewable Energy. The proposed guideline provides a structured and practical framework enabling stakeholders—including building owners, architects, and contractors—to identify certification obligations during the design and planning stage, thereby enhancing decision-making efficiency and supporting the broader implementation of carbon-neutral and sustainable buildings in Korea.

Keywords
G-SEED
ZEB
green building
eco-friendly building
carbon neutral
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  • Publisher :Sustainable Building Research Center (ERC) Innovative Durable Building and Infrastructure Research Center
  • Publisher(Ko) :건설구조물 내구성혁신 연구센터
  • Journal Title :International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology and Urban Development
  • Volume : 16
  • No :3
  • Pages :330-342
  • Received Date : 2025-08-22
  • Accepted Date : 2025-09-01
  • DOI :https://doi.org/10.22712/susb.20250021
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