Journal of Building Pathology and Rehabilitation, cilt.9, sa.2, 2024 (Scopus)
The growing emphasis on sustainable architecture, addressing environmental, social, and economic concerns, has spurred the development of numerous design strategies and assessment methods. This has resulted in many sustainable building design indicators, posing challenges in their selection and application, particularly in developing countries with limited resources. This study aims to address these gaps by employing a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) to identify all commonly used sustainable building design indicators globally. Subsequently, a comparative analysis of the SWARA and AHP methods was conducted to characterize weighting scores, prioritize and adapt evaluated indicators, and identify suitable methods for their selection and analysis. Furthermore, the study proposed a comprehensive and holistic set of indicators for sustainable building design, targeting architects and policymakers. Within this set of indicators, the study identified five as the most globally applicable and critical for achieving building sustainability. Weighting scores and prioritization of these indicators for Kabul City, largely aligned with common rating system indicators, were as follows: Energy Efficiency (27.92% weighting), Material & Resources (19.57% weighting), Site & Ecology (13.92% weighting), Indoor Environment Quality (7.69% weighting), and Water Efficiency (13.87% weighting). The overall results indicated that both methods AHP and SWARA are highly effective for analyzing and adapting indicators for sustainable design. These findings offer valuable insights and guidance for the analysis of sustainable indicators, fostering the development of holistic design approaches and a rating system. Ultimately, this research contributes to a more sustainable built environment, particularly within the context of Kabul city.