Understanding and Importance of Architects toward Thai’s Rating for Energy and Environmental Sustainability (TREES)

Abstract

This research focuses on the understanding and importance of architects toward Thai’s Rating for Energy and Environmental Sustainability (TREES) based upon perspective of the architects by using quantitative and qualitative methods. The results indicate that architects focus on green building design based on the TREES guides on environmental protection issues and energy and atmospheric issues. Most of the architects understand green building design guidelines in the TREES guides except building management and Green Innovations issues. For the limitation that has the greatest effect on green building designs is lacking of knowledge and design experience. Furthermore, the results of this research result in the ways to reduce the limitations of green building design. (1) Thai Green Building Institute should have promote disseminating and create a clear understanding about TREES to architects. (2) Supporting or enhancing opportunities for architects to develop knowledge and skills about green building design. As well as creating work values that focuses on the importance of green building design.