Measuring the sustainability of neighborhood by applying LEED-ND model In order to reduce energy consumption Case study: Ferdowsi neighborhood of Kermanshah

More than 2 billion population increase by 2050 leads to intensify the energy consumption, and it is argued that the urban environment is causing many problems, including global warming, ozone depletion, energy crisis, thermal disturbances, and urban heat. Today, one of the challenges facing governments around the world is the formation of cities to optimize energy consumption. Meanwhile, urban planning plays an effective role in reducing energy consumption in cities by creating sustainable neighborhoods. This study aims to investigate the degree of sustainability in the Ferdowsi neighborhood of Kermanshah based on the LEED-ND. In this research, first, the problems of reaching sustainable urban areas and also the problem of high energy consumption are explained, and after studying the most well-known international systems for assessing the sustainability of urban communities, LEED-ND was selected as a guide to measuring the neighborhood's sustainability. The method of measuring different topics was adopted after reviewing the credits expressed in the certificate. Based on the findings and analysis, the Ferdowsi neighborhood did not receive the minimum required points in the certificate. The results show that by making rules in neighborhood planning, we can take a step towards achieving sustainable neighborhoods and significantly reduce energy consumption. Given the issue of the energy crisis and its high importance, this research can be a way to develop a certificate in this field for neighborhoods in Iran. Moreover, the definition of systems and criteria for assessing urban communities in developing countries represents an unavoidable goal.