Adoption of Green Building Assessment Systems to Existing Buildings under Kazakhstani Conditions

The construction industry is an enormous economic sector with a profound economic, social, and environmental impact. building responsible for one-third of total energy consumption and, notably, activities account 39% the carbon emissions in world. Therefore, nowadays, promotion green concepts essential all countries. Typically, sustainability level evaluated by specified certification systems through rating assessment tools. development national tools necessary developing world due to environmental, issues; consequently, tool adopted under specific local conditions would provide more precise assessment. This paper analyzes system BREEAM, LEED, CASBEE, Green Globes discusses their adoption measures existing buildings Kazakhstan’s reality. following main criteria were discussed during six roundtable sessions: sustainable site landscape, footprint reduction, water wastewater management, indoor quality, materials, commissioning, maintenance. A set suggested, 43 assessed. Only eight reached high level. “sustainable landscape” “indoor air quality” categories highest scores; otherwise, “energy reduction” “water management” had lowest average scores. One was separately several experts check consistency suggested measures. evaluation also provided insight into how assessors’ knowledge experience may change overall scores obtained. most critical issues reality discussed. Despite widespread methodology, application global Kazakhstan remains complicated lack limited awareness.