COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF BUILDING'S SUSTAINABLE ASSESSMENT SYSTEMS: AN OVERVIEW

The current world context emphasizes the need and urgency of the sustainable cities theme. The construction industry is considered an essential role in satisfying the needs of society and contributing to the economy. However, it is heavily criticized for being a significant contributor to environmental degradation. Moreover, the building sector accounts for considerable energy and water consumption, waste formation, and extensive greenhouse gas emissions. Consequently, sustainable urban development becomes increasingly challenging due to the building sector's high potential for reducing its environmental impacts. Therefore, the research methodology used within this article was the literature review and document analysis to present to the construction industry stakeholders the contribution of the Building's Sustainable Assessment Systems towards the Sustainable Development Goals and essential information that arouses interest in applying them. It was concluded that the Building's Sustainable Assessment Systems contribute to creating sustainable cities, contributing to some of the Sustainable Development Goals.