그린 리모델링에 대한 인식과 방향에 대한 고찰

Green Remodeling Trends and Green Modeling Housing Consciousness

The recent international focus on the environment has resulted in eco-friendly “green buildings” emerging in the construction industry. Green remodeling has been used in South Korea to address the energy crisis and to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. The government aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by pushing for green renovation that improves buildings’ energy performance. The purpose of this study was to investigate consciousness about green remodeling and suggest trends in green remodeling through a literature review and user survey. The results indicated that respondents did not fully recognize the concept and current policies in the field of green remodeling. Green remodeling can offer energy and management cost savings in the field of housing construction. Most respondents took a positive view of the effectiveness and future prospects of green remodeling. Respondents were very interested in electric energy and natural light and considered natural lighting, insulation, and solar powered heating as important elements for current green remodeling practices. We suggest the following. First, information and public relations offerings about green remodeling are needed to raise awareness regarding the importance of green remodeling for the public as well as for experts. Second, green remodeling needs to be actively applied to both private construction and public construction. Thus, green remodeling guidelines should be developed according to buildings’ purpose, size, and form. Finally, the effectiveness of green remodeling elements is influenced by user behavior, so there is a need to educate residents about energy saving methods and equipment use. This study is expected to serve as a basis for future pilot projects for green remodeling of housing.