Relationship between Lean and Green buildings in Egypt

Abstract

There is a lack of awareness about the added environmental value of theintegration between Lean and Green building design. This study is investigatingthe relationship between Lean and Green building design represented in theEgyptian rating system (Green pyramid).The research clarifies Lean Construction concepts and principles whichreduce waste and increase the quality through enhance building performance.Also, focuses on analyzing the Egyptian rating system (Green Pyramid) whichwas established to ensure sustainability in Egypt, reduce the environmentalimpact of construction and raising the awareness toward the importance of greenbuildings to the Egyptian environment.Based on analyzing previous concepts, studying literature review andconsidering the principles of Lean Construction with the criteria of GreenPyramid for certification of environmental performance of buildings forunderstanding the results of their integrations and proposing recommendations tobe added at the Green pyramid Egyptian rating system as approach for greenbuilding design in Egypt.