The Building Green global dataset collects data on building energy codes and standards applicable to new and existing buildings, as well as their enforcement mechanisms and levels of compliance. The dataset is produced by the Global Indicators Group (DECIG), sponsored by the Knowledge for Change Program Trust Fund.
GENERAL INQUIRIES
The Building Regulations Atlas is an interactive tool mapping building regulatory systems across 152 economies and more than 370 indicators—covering spatial planning, building regulations, and compliance mechanisms. Drawing on four World Bank datasets, including Building Green, it offers a single global resource for comparing how countries regulate their built environment.
This primer distills global lessons from 88 economies to guide the development, implementation, and enforcement of building energy codes. It offers practical, evidence-based recommendations for policymakers and technical agencies seeking to strengthen regulatory frameworks and achieve real performance outcomes.
