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Adoption of Green Building Practices in Pakistan: Barriers and Measures

Azeem, Sana / Naeem, Malik Asghar / Waheed, Abdul

Abstract This chapter investigates the dimensions of green buildings observed in Pakistan along with the barriers inhibiting the adoption of green building in the local context as well as measures that could promote the uptake of this approach. Barriers and measures were identified and examined by using a combination of research methods, including literature review, a questionnaire survey, and in-depth interviews of construction industry practitioners working in Pakistan. Ranking and factor analysis were used to identify the significant issues associated with the adoption of green building practices. The survey results suggest that the most critical barrier is ‘lack of awareness among people about the importance and advantages of adopting green building practices,’ followed by ‘lack of incentives from government’ and ‘lack of green building codes and regulations.’ The analysis also indicates that the most important measure to promote the green building adoption is ‘creation of public awareness toward green initiatives through seminars, workshops, and discussions,’ followed by the ‘availability of green building codes and regulations (mandatory to apply)’ and ‘financial incentives and penalties by the government (e.g., soft loans, taxes) for promoting green building practices.’ The findings are expected to contribute valuable information to helping policymakers better understand some key issues and calling for more attention to the promotion of green building practices in Pakistan. The results are based on the perceptions of local stakeholders in Pakistan, while they might also be helpful for policymakers in other countries with similar conditions.