Green Buildings in Australia: Explaining the Difference of Drivers in Commercial and Residential Sector

Abstract

Green Building (GB) projects can positively affect society, the economy, and the environment. They are being adopted by different sectors of the building industry, including the office and residential sectors. As each building sector has a unique development environment, GBs in each sector are developed with particular drivers. Understanding the different drivers of GB development, the differences across sectors of building industry, and the reasons for those differences should give greater insight into how GB development might be promoted.An investigation of the GB development-related drivers is conducted in Australian context with a focus on commercial-office and residential sectors. Inter..