Comparative analysis of certification systems in urban construction
The development concept was accepted early in the 1990s, and since then it was developed in most scientific and industrial sectors. Since the advent of this concept, various definitions were proposed and various methods were applied to implement this concept. The urban development is currently considered at the level of the overall strategy and urban planning criteria, which meet the objectives of this approach. Certification system is of high importance at the interstate level, but it plays even a greater role in the social development. As a rule, certification is used to evaluate the development of individual buildings and other urban facilities. The importance of goals and objectives solved by the certification system actualizes the elaboration of measures aimed at adapting and progressive development of the designated system to the needs of modern urban construction. The paper deals with topical issues of certification and certification systems in the field of urban planning such as DGNB, LEED, BREEAM, HQE, Green Star and CASBEE. A comparative analysis of certification systems is also carried out. In conclusion, the results of the analysis of these systems are presented as well as their advantages and disadvantages. The result of this assessment can be useful for national and local authorities, urbanists, planners, builders, investors. It should be added that none of the considered certification systems is universal, each of them has both advantages and disadvantages. It can be concluded that the use of certification systems in urban construction contributes to the settlement development. Originality: Comparison of six major global standards, their urban certification systems, evaluation criteria, and comparison with the main development aspects (economic, environmental and social).