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Prioritizing barriers and developing mitigation strategies toward net-zero carbon building sector
Abstract Net-zero carbon building (NZCB) has been recognized as a viable solution for reducing carbon emissions in the building sector. However, its uptake within the industry has been limited, and the inherent barriers remain not fully explored. This study aims to identify and prioritize the barriers to NZCB and suggest strategies to overcome those barriers to promote wider uptake. A systematic review was adopted to comprehensively identify the barriers using the Scopus and WoS databases. Based on experts’ opinions, the best worst multi-criteria decision-making method was used to prioritize the barriers. Legislative barriers were the top prioritized, followed by economic and professional/technical barriers. The top-ranked specific barriers were insufficient regulations, policy, and implementation efforts (legislative) and uncertain long-term economic returns/payback periods (economic). Strategies to overcome the top 20% of the barriers were proposed. The study recommends an integrated collaborative approach from governments, demand-side (building sector), supply-side (e.g., energy sector), and end-users (e.g., building owners) towards achieving the net-zero target by 2050. The barriers identified and strategies offered in this study could guide policymakers in formulating and improving existing policies and roadmaps to promote NZCB. The research community could use the findings to identify barriers peculiar to their scenario and serve as a starting point for devising case-specific strategies to overcome them.
Highlights Promotion of NZCB is hindered by several barriers. Seven NZCB barrier categories were identified in the literature. Best worst multi-criteria decision-making method prioritized the barriers to NZCB. Legislative and economic barriers are considered critical in delivering NZCB. Stakeholder interventions are needed to mitigate barriers to NZCB.
Prioritizing barriers and developing mitigation strategies toward net-zero carbon building sector
Abstract Net-zero carbon building (NZCB) has been recognized as a viable solution for reducing carbon emissions in the building sector. However, its uptake within the industry has been limited, and the inherent barriers remain not fully explored. This study aims to identify and prioritize the barriers to NZCB and suggest strategies to overcome those barriers to promote wider uptake. A systematic review was adopted to comprehensively identify the barriers using the Scopus and WoS databases. Based on experts’ opinions, the best worst multi-criteria decision-making method was used to prioritize the barriers. Legislative barriers were the top prioritized, followed by economic and professional/technical barriers. The top-ranked specific barriers were insufficient regulations, policy, and implementation efforts (legislative) and uncertain long-term economic returns/payback periods (economic). Strategies to overcome the top 20% of the barriers were proposed. The study recommends an integrated collaborative approach from governments, demand-side (building sector), supply-side (e.g., energy sector), and end-users (e.g., building owners) towards achieving the net-zero target by 2050. The barriers identified and strategies offered in this study could guide policymakers in formulating and improving existing policies and roadmaps to promote NZCB. The research community could use the findings to identify barriers peculiar to their scenario and serve as a starting point for devising case-specific strategies to overcome them.
Highlights Promotion of NZCB is hindered by several barriers. Seven NZCB barrier categories were identified in the literature. Best worst multi-criteria decision-making method prioritized the barriers to NZCB. Legislative and economic barriers are considered critical in delivering NZCB. Stakeholder interventions are needed to mitigate barriers to NZCB.
Prioritizing barriers and developing mitigation strategies toward net-zero carbon building sector
Ohene, Eric (author) / Chan, Albert P.C. (author) / Darko, Amos (author)
Building and Environment ; 223
2022-07-19
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
Net-zero , Net-zero carbon building , Systematic review , Best worst method , NZCB , Net-Zero Carbon Building , nZEB , Nearly Zero Energy Building , ZNE , Zero Net Energy , PV , Photovoltaic , MCDM , Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Method , BWM , Best Worst Method , BO , Best-to-Others , OW , Others-to-Worst , NZE , Net-Zero Emissions , CCS , Carbon Capture and Storage , GHG , Greenhouse Gas
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