Environmental sustainability assessment method for Moroccan residential buildings

The method presented in this paper provides for the deployment of a sustainability assessment of residential buildings in local contexts in Morocco. The main purpose is to develop a description sheet for each criterion for 29 subcategories of the "Moroccan Building Sustainability Assessment Framework," environmental dimension (MBSAF(Env)). Firstly, a set of indicators with possible measures was identified; then, we reviewed national standards and existing green building rating systems. Then, several discussions involving a panel of experts (e.g., engineers, academics) were conducted to consolidate the threshold assessment. The main purpose is scored using a rating scale-based sustainability assessment procedure that is specifically designed for the assessment of new and existing Moroccan residential buildings.•MBSAF(Env) consoled risk management and adaptation of climate change indicators.•The framework provides an adaptability for new and existing residential buildings, taking the regionalization contexts of Morocco.•All criteria and indicator ratings are represented within a -1 to 5-point scale, and their thresholds are identified by national and international standards.