ANALYSIS OF BUILDING REQUIREMENTS BY INTERNATIONAL ENERGY STANDARDS

Abstract

Today the world standards of green buildings certification, development of proper normative documents are being developed. The article focuses on the analysis of the requirements for buildings and facilities on the basis of the concept of green building in accordance with international environmental standards. Modern buildings built or reconstructed as a result of the implementation of architectural and engineering decisions are characterized by the reduction of harmful effects on the environment. In Europe and America, the "green building" norms have been defined since the last century. Azerbaijan has adopted the relevant state standard, taking advantage of international experience in certification of buildings. The article analyzes the main technical indicators of some international building standards. There is given some distinguishing features of the Baku White City Office Building, which was in 2015 has became the first property in Azerbaijan to be awarded BREEAM certification on international ecological standard with the rating of Good (48,7%).