A PROPOSAL FOR A GREEN OFFICE BUILDING : A CASE STUDY IN TIRANA ALBANIA

Abstract

As the world is facing the challenge of climate change, all industries including Construction industry have evolved and found new resources and implementation methods for a lesser environment impact. Green Office Building is a product of this evolvement of Construction Industry. The methodologies used to substantiate these points are varied. Through wide research on different studies and statistics and through a specific case study this research will discuss the term of Green Office Building, what it represents, how it started, the advantages and disadvantages of implementation in construction projects. The main objective is to evaluate this approach toward green construction methods and implement them in Albania.