Strategies for sustainable development of green buildings

Abstract

This study systematically analyzed the strategies and approaches for the sustainable development of green buildings (SDGB) and summarized potential driving forces of SDGB from four aspects of green buildings (GB), including market development environment, economic value, the degree of social participation, and ecological value. A structural equation modelling (SEM) technique was used to explore dynamic interactions and leading roles of driving forces of SDGB based on data collected from a questionnaires survey of 240 respondents. Based on the SEM technique, a driving structural equation model was constructed to reveal the key driving paths and forces of SDGB. SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences) and AMOS (Advanced MOrtar System) were applied to analyze the data. A dynamic system of SDGB was established to explore the SDGB’s driving mechanism. The results show that the market development environment and ecological value have a significant direct and comprehensive impact on SDGB. The economic value and the degree of social participation are key path nodes of SDGB. This study may provide appropriate strategies and practical guidance for better promoting SDGB.