Sustainable Construction Practices in Turkey: Carbon and Energy Performance of LEED Certified Buildings


Şahin A. Y., Kılıç Erdim Y., Kaşka M. S.

6th International Conference on Engineering, Natural and Social Sciences ICENSOS 2025, Konya, Türkiye, 10 - 11 Ağustos 2025, (Özet Bildiri)

  • Yayın Türü: Bildiri / Özet Bildiri
  • Basıldığı Şehir: Konya
  • Basıldığı Ülke: Türkiye
  • İstanbul Gelişim Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

This study presents a comparative analysis of the sustainability performance of LEED certified multi family residential projects implemented in Turkey. Two distinct groups of projects, holding Gold and Silver certification levels respectively, were examined. The projects were evaluated based on seven primary criteria established by the LEED certification system: Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy and Atmosphere, Materials and Resources, Indoor Environmental Quality, Innovation, and Regional Priority Credits. A total of over 35 projects were included in the analysis, with their criterion specific scores and overall certification points reviewed. The data were sourced from official LEED certification reports and analyzed using quantitative methods. Mean scores and standard deviations were calculated to identify performance differences between projects. Additionally, qualitative data such as project type and ownership were incorporated into the evaluation. The results indicate that Gold certified projects generally demonstrate higher performance compared to Silver certified ones. Gold projects exhibited significant advantages in critical criteria such as energy efficiency and sustainable site utilization. Nevertheless, areas with potential for improvement were identified across both groups. Notably, differences were observed among projects in terms of material usage and innovative applications. This study provides an important reference for assessing the quality and efficiency of sustainable building practices. The findings offer guidance for reducing environmental impacts and advancing sustainability objectives within the residential sector.

There are no commercial or institutional affiliations between the institutions and projects included in this study.