Assessment Factors for Sustainability Application for the Educational Facility in Egypt

Abstract

Most of the educational buildings in Egypt, and Middle East built during the last decades up to the present.  In Egypt, there is a serious problem for the overpopulation. Number of classrooms is limited to the number of the students. The building industry participate with high percent of the occurred pollution during the construction, operation, maintenance, and disposing of buildings. The construction sector is one of the most important areas of intervention and provides opportunities to limit environmental impact as well as contribute to the achievement of sustainable development goals. On the other hand, the green buildings proved that to have lower energy consumption and lower environmental impact throughout the overall building life cycle. Green construction is a method of wisely using resources to create high-quality, healthier and more energy-efficient homes, educational buildings and commercial buildings. The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the different factors affecting the sustainability application on the educational buildings. The analysis and evaluation of the score performed using leadership in energy and environmental design-LEED and green pyramids rating system-GPRS rating systems. Developing the sustainability assessment models for LEED/ GPRS standard criteria and considered as a measurement tools for the comprehensive green building performance for the various conventional and green educational buildings alternatives. The selection results will be the main objective of this work and assist the stakeholders for the best selection for the educational building meet the green criteria and meet the minimum overall lifecycle cost.