Sustainability indicators in green residential buildings (Jawaher Degla residential complex as an example)

Abstract

The environmental problems that have emerged recently as a result of pressure on the environment due to the increase in population size, especially in urban cities, where this increase was accompanied by the need for housing as well as the need for services and activities. This led to the establishment of many vertical residential buildings represented by residential complexes within the urban fabric of the city of Baghdad. As part of following the methodology of urban dictation policies in empty areas, and to accommodate the largest number of residents as a result of the multiplicity of floors and housing, these buildings must be subject to the standards and requirements of sustainability at the level of their spatial location and their functional performance in addition to their integration with the surrounding urban environment in order to adapt to the local environmental conditions. And to reduce pollution and move towards a healthy life for the population and live better, and achieve environmental sustainability over generations, and encourage modern buildings in the direction of following sustainability mechanisms in the design of residential buildings instead of

traditional construction. And the requirements of sustainability in terms of design and operational efficiency of the building and maintenance in a manner that reduces energy consumption and ensures efficient water consumption and the use of environmentally friendly building materials. In green areas and recreational areas in addition to movement paths to encourage walking and cycling to access activities, taking into account the orientation of buildings in relation to solar radiation and wind, in addition to following the mechanisms of sustainability in the waste collection and recycling process and all of the aforementioned that limits harmful environmental effects and reduces pollution It achieves a healthy life and ensures the well-being of the population. This research focused on the necessity and importance of awareness to move towards green buildings to achieve a sustainable environment that integrates with the urban environment of the city. The results of this study concluded that there is a relationship between the environmental indicators of green residential buildings and their impact on the surrounding urban environment. Buildings that meet the requirements of sustainability will achieve green building standards and provide sustainability at the level of design, operation, and maintenance of the building,and thus the quality of  life for residents over generations .