Sustainable Architecture in Korea The Present Situation and

Sustainable Architecture in Korea The Present Situation and Policy ACGSA REPORT 31 October, 2012 Korea Institute of Registered Architects (KIRA)

Contents 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emission in Korea 2011 Policy for Reduction of Energy and Greenhouse Gas Policy for Building Industry Major policies and systems for energy of building Framework Act on Low Carbon, Green Growth Related laws of energy, sustainable environment Policy enhancing energy performance of new buildings Policy for improving energy efficiency of existing buildings Popularization and industrialization of renewable energy Goal management system for Greenhouse gas and Energy Certification system for energy efficiency rating of buildings Performance evaluation of environment-friendly buildings Energy-saving plan Certification system for environment-friendly buildings Promotion for environment-friendly buildings Agenda

1. Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emission in Korea Total Energy Consumption : continuous increase expected Total energy consumption (million toe); (2009)243➔(2010)259➔(2011)267(expected) CO 2 Emission : higher increasing rate than developed countries 1 st in increasing rate CO 2 emission among OECD countries 9 th in total CO 2 emission in the world International Oil Price : continuous rise Dubai Crude Oil Price($/b); (2008)94. 3➔(2009)61. 9➔(2010)78. 1➔(2011. 7)107 International Oil Price over $100 will become solid 96% of total energy is imported from abroad

2. 2011 Policy for Reduction of Energy and Greenhouse Gas Policy and promotion measure for reduction of CO 2 : Focus on energy efficiency and renewable energy Vision Demand Management By sector Strengthen the foundation Promotion for renewable energy Energy Intensity ; 0. 185 by 2030 Renewable energy rate ; 11% by 2030 Greenhouse gas reduction; 30% in BAU by 2020 Industry Building Transportation Equipment Innovative demand management by sector and Strategic development of energy savings industry Prepare for reduction of greenhouse gas emission and strengthen market mechanism Establish market mechanisms for renewable energy development and related industries

3. Policy for Building Industry Strengthen energy standards for new buildings improve energy efficiency for existing buildings promote the development of green building technologies

4. Major policies and systems for energy of building New buildings • Design standards for energy-saving of building • Construction standards for sustainable housing • Certification system for energy efficiency of building • Certification system for sustainable building • Certification system for performance of building Equipment • Certification system for high efficient equipment • Standby Power Reduction Program • Labeling the energy efficiency rating Existing buildings • Management standards for energy of building • Guidelines for economic energy use of public institutions • Management System for goal of energy Others • Voluntary agreement system • Regulatory ESCO • Report system for energy consumption • Mandatory use of renewable energy in Public buildings

5. Framework Act on Low Carbon, Green Growth Vision The world's 5 th green country by 2030 3 strategies, 10 policies Adaptation to climate change and energy independence Improve the quality of life and enhance the national status • Reduce greenhouse gas emissions • Develop green technology as growth • Green transportation, green effectively country engine • Strengthen energy independence • Apply green technology to all • Green revolution in life from oil • Become model country for green industries • Enhance adaptability to climate growth • Establish foundation for green change economy Creates new growth engine

6. Related laws of energy, sustainable environment The Building Act Energy Use Rationalization Act • Article 64 -2 (prevent heat loss in buildings) • Article 65 (certification of green building ) • Article 65 -2 (the certification of Intelligent Building) • Article 66 ( energy use in buildings and waste utilization) • Article 66 -2 (Building energy efficiency rating certification) • Article 4 (basic plan for rationalization of energy use) • Article 10 (consultations of energy use plan) • Article 14 (financial and tax support) • Article 25 (Support of ESCO) • Article 31 ( Report of Energy-guzzling industries) • Article 36 -2 (designate the buildings with restriction of interior temperature) The Energy Act • Article 7 (regional energy plan) • Article 8 (Establishment of an emergency energy supply plan) • Article 11 (Energy Technology Development Plan) • Article 17 (Administrative and financial measures) Other Laws • construction standards for environmentfriendly housing • Promotion Law of renewable energy development, utilization and distribution

7. Policy enhancing energy performance of new buildings Green building certification for all public buildings • Certification for environment-friendly buildings • Certification for energy efficiency rating of buildings Gross energy system for buildings over 10, 000 m 2 • design standards for energy-saving of building Certification for energy efficiency rating of buildings • current- apartment houses and office buildings • 2012 - include existing residential buildings • 2013 - include nonresidential buildings Insulation standards for windows & exterior walls : 20% up • windows; 1. 8 W/m 2 K 1. 4 W/m 2 K • Exterior wall; 0. 36 W/m 2 K 0. 3 W/m 2 K

8. Policy for improving energy efficiency of existing buildings Pilot projects for improving energy efficiency of existing buildings • Upgrade heating system of aged permanent rental housing Management system for energy and Greenhouse gas • 2010; pilot projects (37 EA) • 2012; enforcement Certification for energy efficiency rating of buildings • Current – apartment houses, office buildings • 2012 - existing residential buildings • 2013 - nonresidential buildings

9. Popularization and industrialization of renewable energy Promotion law of renewable energy development, utilization and distribution • Renewable Portfolio Standard(RPS) • certification system for renewable energy use buildings • intensify standards for renewable energy use ; over 10% of total energy consumption 1 million of Green Home, and Green Village Development by 2020 • Maximize use renewable energy • create 200 green villages • develop Green Home Building Standards and prototype The 3 rd Renewable Energy Master Plan • Goal of renewable energy supply by 2020 11%

10. Goal management system for Greenhouse gas and Energy Framework Act on Low Carbon, Green Growth Article 42 (responding to climate change and energy goal management) Goal management system for greenhouse gas and energy a system to achieve goal of Greenhouse gas reduction and energy saving through the efficient management system and action plan Applicable companies • over the certain limit of greenhouse gas emissions and energy use in 3 year average • greenhouse gas emissions; more than 125, 000 t. CO 2 by 2011. 12. 31. energy usage; over 500 TJ Promotion Procedure Select the management companies--> designate and notice--> setting the goals --> submit the action plan -->accomplish the goal--> report the implement result

11. Certification system for energy efficiency rating of buildings The Building Act • Article 66 -2 (certification for energy efficiency rating of buildings) Applicable buildings • New apartment houses and new office buildings Certification grades (1 to 5) • Apartment houses; evaluate energy saving rate compared to standard house • Office buildings; evaluate the total consumption of primary energy including heating, cooling, hot water, lighting, ventilation etc. Support for Certified buildings • Exemption of Acquisition tax, registration tax ; 5%-15% • Mitigation of floor area ratio, landscape standards, building height limits; 4%-12%

12. Performance evaluation of environment-friendly buildings Enforcement Decree of Housing Construction Standards • Article 64 (construction standards of energy-saving environment-friendly house) Applicable buildings • apartment houses over 20 units Construction standards and performance of environment-friendly housing Total energy consumption or CO 2 emission; • Approval for Housing Development Plan requires more than 20% saving (over 60 m 2/unit) • Approval for Housing Development Plan requires more than 20% saving (under 60 m 2/unit)

13. Energy-saving plan The Building Act • Article 66 (energy use in buildings and waste utilization) • design standards for energy-saving of buildings Applicable buildings • New buildings over 500 m 2 GFA Amendments of Energy-saving plan • Insulation standards for window and exterior wall; 20% enhancement • Require energy saving equipments (standby power protection devices, bulk Off switch, etc. ) • Additional points for external shading devices

14. Certification system for environment-friendly buildings The Building Act • Article 65(Certification system for environment-friendly building) Applicable buildings • Apartment houses, office buildings, schools, retails and hotels etc. • Public buildings over 10, 000 M 2 GFA Assessment categories and grades • land use, transportation, energy, materials and resources, environmental pollution, water, maintenance, ecological environment, indoor environment (9 categories) • Usual, good, best, platinum(4 grades) Support for Certified buildings • Exemption of Acquisition tax and registration tax ; 5 -15% • Mitigation of floor area ratio, landscape standards, building height limits; 4%-12%

15. Promotion for environment-friendly buildings Vision Green developed nation by promoting environment-friendly buildings Comprehensive and systematic approach through life cycle of buildings Strategy Step New Existing Born Assignment Maintenance • Strengthen design and construction standards • Develop real-proved Green Home Village Re-Born • Guideline for Green Remodeling • Activate certification system for • Financial support for Green green building Remodeling • Share Building Energy Information Strengthen the foundation of green architecture environment

16. Agenda Integration of certification system • Energy Sector; Design standards for energy saving of buildings Construction standards for environment-friendly housing Certification for energy efficiency rating of buildings • Environment-friendly Sector; Certification system for environment-friendly buildings Certification system for performance rating of housing Expert training • Sustainable Architecture Academy (KIRA) • Future, eco, low-energy building expert course (KICT) • Energy and climate change expert education (KEMCO) Guidelines for remodeling of existing buildings • Develop energy performance and assessment tool for existing buildings • Establish national energy information system for total energy consumption and energy performance of existing buildings • Develop remodeling assessment software for energy performance of existing buildings

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