Publication: Challenges and benefits of sustainable green buildings for the achievement of sustainable development goals (sdgs) in Jordan
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2023-01-01
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Farah Hussain Saaed Ahram
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Jordan faces several obstacles that are shared by other Middle Eastern developing countries. Jordan's current difficulties with sustainable development include unsustainable activities in many sectors and poor progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in its building industry. This study aims to explore the challenges and benefits of Sustainable Green Buildings (SGBs) during the life cycle of green building projects according to the three main pillars of sustainability on SDGs achievement in Jordan. This study used a qualitative approach, with semi-structured interviews serving as the primary data collection method. The data from the semi-structured interviews were analyzed using content analysis by ATLAS.ti software and then discussed and interpreted in order to develop a conceptual framework. The findings of this study show that the challenges and benefits of SGBs in Jordan as a developing country, according to the three main pillars of sustainability influenced the accomplishment of SDGs in the built environment throughout the entire life cycle of green building projects. It is discovered that SDG 11(Sustainable cities and communities) and SDG 13 (Climate action) are the most influenced sustainable development goals that were affected by all challenges faced by SGB at all project stages. It is also discovered that SDG 8 (Decent work and economic growth) is the most affected SDG that was influenced by all benefits achieved from the SGBs at all project stages. The results are expected to enrich the knowledge on the implementation of SGB in developing countries in relation to the attainment of SDGs