Green building as a tool of energy saving

Abstract

Abstract The article considers main aspects of green building, energy saving criteria, international certification of LEED and BREEAM, and the legislation of the Russian Federation in this area. The analytics of enterprises and office buildings of the Russian Federation with international certificates was carried out. The reasons for the weak development of green building in Russia, especially in Siberia, have been assessed. The criteria necessary for the development of this direction are revealed.