Starting a few years ago, China introduced several policies to support the implementation of green buildings including sustainable property development projects.
This paper examines six conducted studies with different approaches in order to determine the greatest barriers for implementation and how the Chinese government is making use of green technologies in terms of improving the environment.
The issue of additional cost, incremental time, the bureaucratic system and the lack of public interest and information play a major role for the evaluation. Research findings provide an analysis of the current state of affairs, gives a critical summary and lists possible solutions to make the green building program more efficient.
Enforceable regulations, a more transparent governance, credible evaluation processes, flexible incentives for developers, and a supportive environment for public interests groups, as well as a green strategy plan are all options to be considered.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Research methodology
- Findings and discussion
- Critical factors for green construction
- Measuring “greenness”
- Ecological modernization
- A case study for price gaps
- Public awareness
- State policies
- Conclusions
- References
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This research aims to assess the Chinese government's efforts in utilizing green buildings as a primary instrument for environmental change. It examines the effectiveness of policies implemented to promote sustainable property development projects and analyzes the barriers hindering their widespread adoption.
- Green Building Adoption in China
- Obstacles to Green Construction
- Government Policy Effectiveness
- Green Building Costs and Benefits
- Public Awareness and Perception of Green Buildings
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: The chapter highlights the environmental impact of buildings, especially in China, emphasizing the growing need for green construction practices. It introduces the concept of green buildings and their benefits, emphasizing the importance of government policy in promoting sustainable development.
- Research methodology: This chapter details the research methods used, including questionnaires, case studies, and literature review. It introduces key studies that provide insights into different aspects of green construction in China, such as client preferences, government initiatives, and barriers to implementation.
- Findings and discussion: Critical factors for green construction: This chapter analyzes the findings of a questionnaire survey that identifies key barriers to green building adoption in China. It examines the perspectives of clients, contractors, and supervising engineers, highlighting their concerns regarding costs, technology, and government support. The chapter also explores the role of government policies and industry support in overcoming these barriers.
- Findings and discussion: Measuring “greenness”: This chapter examines the nascent market for green real estate in Beijing, focusing on how the “greenness” of residential complexes is measured and how it influences housing prices. It highlights the importance of understanding consumer preferences and the complexities of measuring green building performance.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The primary keywords and focus topics include green buildings, sustainable property development, government policy, environmental impact, cost-benefit analysis, public awareness, technology adoption, and ecological modernization.
- Quote paper
- Christoph Kotsch (Author), 2015, Is the Chinese government using green buildings sufficiently enough to evoke a change in the environment?, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/338546
