jaue2019-004: Comparison of Taiwan Green Building Rating System with LEED and CASBEE

Abstract

This paper seeks to explore the current policies of EEWH rating system in Taiwan in comparison to LEED 
system in the United State and CASBEE in Japan. The Taiwan government has been promoting EEWH for almost 
two decades. However, the certification in the private sectors remained unpopular. By applying the content 
analysis approach and marketing mix theories, it seeks to compare with LEED and CASBEE rating system and 
provide suggestions to EEWH in the private sector in Taiwan. From the policy perspective, green buildings in 
Taiwan should emphasize the minimum environmental load from the complete life cycle stages. EEWH standard 
should be mandatory laws and regulations that incorporate into the current building code as a standard rather than 
an optional incentive. The government should reduce floor area ratio rewards and subsidize on the management 
and maintenance stage of the building and provide incentives in the green material supply chain. Furthermore, in 
the marketing perspective, the government should encourage private sectors to participate in EEWH development 
in order strengthen the participation and knowledge of the private sector, which in term will generate recognition 
towards EEWH rating system.