South Korea: Design Standards for Energy Efficient Buildings

Separate building standards were implemented for buildings with particularly high energy consumption (large office buildings, hospitals, etc.). These standards require that these buildings expand their use of high energy efficient equipment and design standards in order to qualify for approval.

Date Implemented: 2001

Status: In Force; Mandatory

References: http://www.keei.re.kr/webkeei/enIssues01.nsf/0/6C2439DDEE0B943149256E08001C5AFC?OpenDocument